The Town of Madison Among 13 Municipalities Awarded Small Cities

For immediate release, September 27, 2019

The Town of Madison Among 13 Municipalities Awarded Small Cities Grant

Madison First Selectman Thomas J. Banisch announced today that the Town has been awarded $1,479,021.09 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities program, administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is the second grant award for the Town of Madison through this program which aims to improve the lives of residents in the state of Connecticut by funding repairs and upgrades for low and moderate income residents.

The town, in conjunction with Madison Interfaith Residential Community, will begin the second phase of upgrades at Concord Meadows, a senior housing community, with the installation of new heat pump systems for improved and efficient heating and air conditioning in each unit; and new energy star-rated windows to increase energy efficiency and envelope improvements for the newer phase of the development.

First Selectman Tom Banisch stated that this grant will be instrumental in “improving the Concord Meadows complex while fulfilling the Town’s mission to eliminate blight and attract economic development by ensuring housing for low or moderate income seniors that is attractive and energy efficient.” He added that the grant application process is “rigorous and multi-faceted and includes mandatory in-person training by the Connecticut Department of Housing” in order for a municipality to qualify for the grant. The grant process was a team effort with the Madison Interfaith Residential Community Board, Property Management, Town staff and Grant Consultants: specifically Board members Elaine Reitman and John Brady; Property Manager, Mike Hallarin, Jen Svelnys and Kent Lewis of the Housing Development Team, LLC, and Lauren Rhines, Executive Assistant/Risk Manager for the Town.