Monroe Leaders Applaud State Bond Commission's Wolfe Park Upgrades

MONROE, CT — Local leaders applauded the State Bond Commission's approval of a grant-in-aid to the Town of Monroe for athletic facility upgrades at Wolfe Park. The funding was approved at Friday’s State Bond Commission meeting.

The town will spend $50,000 to match $150,000 in state bonding for the park.

"Wolfe Park is a wonderful resource and gathering place for our community and local families," said Senator Kevin Kelly. "From the recent new construction of its community-built accessible playground to exciting improvements coming to its athletic facilities, there is much to celebrate and appreciate. "

Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg said he was "extremely grateful for this approval from the State Bond Commission and for the unanimous support from Monroe’s state legislative delegation."

"Our communities deserve the best and when facilities and different areas of our state are upgraded, increased safe access is improved," said Senator Marilyn Moore. "Upgrading the athletic facility at Wolfe Park supports our youth as we look to provide a rehabilitated area for children to build upon their skills. An upgraded facility will work to promote a more welcoming environment for children to practice."

Kellogg said that the project, which would completely repair, regrade, resurface, and re-stripe the courts, was already on the town's list of priority projects.

"These courts are heavily used and in need of significant repairs. Having state funding available to support this project will directly help the Monroe community," Kellogg said.