Hamden Receives Nearly $200K For DMV Office Upgrades

HAMDEN, CT — The Hamden Delegation to Hartford, which consists of state Sen. Jorge Cabrera (D-Hamden) and state Reps. Mary Welander, Josh Elliott, Robyn A. Porter, Mike D’Agostino and Liz Linehan, welcomed state funding totaling $198,875 for improvements at the Hamden Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office, located at 1985 State St.

Per the recent state bonding agenda, the money will be used for design paving, sidewalks and lighting upgrades at the Hamden DMV.

"Many DMV services can now be completed online and we continue to urge residents to use that as the fastest and most convenient option of conducting business with the DMV, however for various reasons it is still important that people have access to in-person offices," Gov. Ned Lamont, who serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission, said in a news release. “This funding will be used to ensure the Hamden DMV office can continue to safely operate and provide services to people who live in the region.”

Hamden's delegation commented on the funds in a recent news release from Cabrera's office.

"I am grateful for all those involved who I worked alongside to help secure these funds and Governor Lamont, as this will have a positive impact in Hamden," Cabrera said. "Improvements to our DMV office will address several necessary areas for improvement regarding roofing, lighting and walkability through sidewalk upgrades."

Welander said the improvements will make the DMV office safer and more accessible for residents.

"We’re going to improve the parking lot, repair the roof, and boost security just to name a few upgrades. Everyone who visits the Hamden DMV will notice a huge difference once we put this state bonding money to good use," added Elliot.

Porter said "we must have the necessary and overdue conversations with our Hamden community so that we will be best informed as to what it is they need and desire to improve the neighborhoods that they call home."

D'Agostino thanked Lamont, the bonding subcommittee and the Hamden delegation for their advocacy to secure the money.

"This is welcomed funding for the Department of Motor Vehicles facilities. I'm encouraged to see facility upkeep be a priority, as the penny-wise-but-pound-foolish approach to facility management is a larger strain on taxpayers," Linehan noted. "This is good priority funding that supports the safety of the general public and employees as well, and I'm happy to support it."