Jill Barry

I am happy to announce Glastonbury is among the 77 small towns across Connecticut that received over $31 million in total state funding through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) for various capital improvement projects.
 
The $500,000 in state funding will support outdoor space improvements to the Riverfront Community Center which will be matched by $134,000 from the town.
 
Improvements to facilities that bring people together and promote a sense of community are essential. I am grateful to our local leadership for their partnership, my colleagues and the governor for making this happen.

"Our small towns are part of what makes Connecticut such a great place to live and work, and by partnering with them on these grants, the state can help get these infrastructure projects completed so these towns can continue to thrive, remain competitive, attract businesses, and improve the quality of life for our residents," Governor Ned Lamont said.

The program was established in 2001 to fund economic development, community conservation and quality of life projects in municipalities that are ineligible for Urban Action bonds. The program is coordinated by the Office of Policy and Management and the grants are administered by state agencies.
 
Additional information about the program is available on the OPM website.