Connecticut Awards Monroe $500K For Infrastructure Project

MONROE, CT — The Town of Monroe has been awarded $500,000 in state funding for the reconstruction of Old Zoar Road. This will be matched by $300,000 from the town.

The money is part of $31.3 million being handed out to 77 small towns in Connecticut in the Small Town Economic Assistance Program. The grants are intended to complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements, such as the road safety reconstruction projects, sewer and drainage upgrades, sidewalk and pedestrian safety enhancements, and other kinds of capital improvement projects.

"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," Gov. Ned Lamont said in his announcement of the awards on Monday.

Towns seeking funding under this round of STEAP grants were required to submit applications to the state by August 15, 2022, and will soon receive official award notification and instructions from the Office of Policy and Management, which manages STEAP.