December 16, 2011

STATE APPROVES FUNDING FOR EAST HAMPTON PROJECT
State Bond Commission grant for Chatham Historical Society improvements

State Representative Gail K. Hamm welcomed the State Bond Commission’s approval of funding for a major project in East Hampton. A state grant will provide funding for alterations, renovations and improvements to the Chatham Historical Society (CHS) building and grounds totaling $50,000.

Members of the Chatham Historical Society in East Hampton thanked Governor Dannel Malloy for honoring
Rep. Hamm's request for $50K for CHS improvements during the December 2011 State Bond Commission meeting.

“I want to thank Governor Malloy and the members of the Bond Commission for honoring my request for this project,” said Rep. Hamm. “The Chatham Historical Society is a non-profit icon in town and will continue to enhance the lives of residents and children thanks to this funding. Having worked five years on this issue, today is quite fulfilling.”

The Chatham Historical Society will use the funding for new siding and roof, ADA restroom compliance, replacement windows, tree work, security upgrades, lighting and repairing the historic Comstock covered bridge on display.

Established in 1963, the CHS operates a complex including an 1840 one-room school house and museum, housing artifacts and memorabilia telling the histories of East Hampton, Middle Haddam and Cobalt.

Representative Hamm is serving her 7th term in the General Assembly representing the 34th House District.