August 31, 2012

SALUTING $500,000 GRANT FOR THE NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM

New England Air Museum officials joined State Representative Elaine O'Brien and Governor Dannel P. Malloy at Friday's State Bond Commission meeting following the panel's approval of a $500,000 grant for the New England Air Museum at Bradley International Airport. Pictured left to right are Cornelium O'Leary, Museum Board Member; Scott Ashton, Museum Board Member; Caroline d'Otreppe, Museum Director of Education; Rep. O'Brien and Governor Malloy. The funding was secured by Rep. O'Brien and State Representative Peggy Sayers (Windsor/Windsor Locks). The grant is for education and conference and to expand hangar space.