$4.1M in State Bonding Expected to be Approved for Madison Projects

March 24, 2022

I wanted to share some good news!

The State Bond Commission, of which Governor Ned Lamont is chairman, is expected to approve $4 million for the conversion of the former Academy School into a new community center, and another $150,000 for the local American Legion post to renovate its meeting hall, when the Commission meets next Thursday morning in Hartford. 

I was proud to work alongside Senator Christine Cohen (D-Guilford) and local officials in recent months to help secure the funding and make these projects a priority for the residents of Madison. 

academy school Madison

Since my days as a third-grader at Academy School in 1996, I've known how important this building—and what it symbolizes for our community—has been to the town of Madison. The journey of preserving this extraordinary historic resource and turning it into a community center has been a labor of love over many years by countless citizens, town leaders, and volunteer advocates, and I'm so proud to see that work come to fruition. With resounding support from the voters at referendum just last month, the Academy Community Center will offer important resources to our town, not only through artistic, creative, and recreational space and amenities, but through critical expanded capacity for our thriving municipal government.

The American Legion Post 79 building is an important resource not only for the heroes who have bravely served our country, but for our entire community. Located in the heart of Madison, the Legion hosts a number of important community events—and provides continued support to our servicemen and women. I'm so grateful that Governor Lamont has recognized the special value of these projects in our community and has chosen to make an historic investment in Madison.

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