Fairfield Receives State Grant for Historic Burr Mansion

Fairfield was awarded a $500,000 state grant for updates to the historic Burr Mansion in Fairfield Center.

Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday that, in the third installment of several rounds of grants this year, 12 towns throughout Connecticut have been approved to receive funding under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), which assists with infrastructure improvement projects.

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“By partnering with our smaller communities, our state can assist towns with infrastructure projects that will help them grow, remain competitive, attract businesses, and bring added value to residents for years to come,” Malloy said in a statement. “These STEAP grants allow us to get funding directly to municipalities to complete projects that make Connecticut a better place to work and live.”

So far this year, Malloy announced two rounds of STEAP grants – the first in March and the second in April. Over the course of the administration, Malloy has allocated $80 million in STEAP funding for towns across the state.

The updates for Burr Mansion include essential safety, code and ADA access improvements that will ensure every community member can enjoy the various activities and services offered at Burr Mansion. The current structure, rich with history and culture, serves as both an educational and social center and also houses some of the community’s most active social service agencies.