Sen. Kane, Reps
Labriola and Williams Hail Small Cities Grants for Watertown,
Oxford
State Senator Rob Kane (R-32nd) and
state representatives David Labriola (R-131st), and Sean
Williams (R-68th) today hailed the award of Small Cities
grants for housing improvement projects in Oxford and
Watertown.
Earlier this week, Governor M. Jodi Rell announced the
award of a $300,000 grant to Watertown for housing rehabilitation,
and a $700,000 grant to Oxford to help the Housing Authority
renovate 34 elderly rental units at the Crestview Ridge
Housing Complex.
“This is excellent news to the citizens of Oxford
and Watertown who live at these residential complexes.
As Governor Rell noted when announcing these grants, it
is important that Connecticut’s most vulnerable
citizens have safe and secure places to live,” said
Senator Kane.
“I’m delighted that Watertown will be receiving
much needed funding for this important housing rehabilitation
project, and even happier for the individuals who live
there who will benefit from the improvements to their
units,” said Representative Williams.
“This is tremendous news for the Crestview Ridge
community’s Oxford seniors,” Representative
Labriola said. ”It was a privilege to work
with Governor Rell and Senator Kane to obtain this funding.
The improvements this grant will finance will go a long
way toward improving the quality of life at Crestview.”
Oxford and Watertown are among the 28 municipalities awarded
Small Cities grants this week for housing, infrastructure
improvements and other capitol projects. The Small Cities
program is funded by a federal block grant, and administered
by the state Department of Economic and Community Development
(DECD).
The $700,000 Small Cities grant awarded to Oxford will
be used to help the Housing Authority renovate 34 elderly
rental units at Crestview Ridge Housing Complex. According
to the Governor’s office, the renovations will include
weather stripping and insulation, thermostat replacement,
roof replacement, an upgrade to the emergency alarm system,
outside lighting upgrades, a new intercom and entry system,
and “roll-in” showers for six handicapped
units.
The $300,000 Small Cities grant awarded to Watertown will
be used for housing rehabilitation. According to the Governor’s
office, the town plans to update nine units of substandard
housing for low-and moderate-income residents.
Senator Kane’s district includes Watertown and Oxford.
Representative Labriola’s district includes Naugatuck,
Oxford and Southbury. Representative Williams represents
Oakville, Watertown, and Woodbury.
