Monroe To Receive Small Town Economic Assistance Grant

Twelve towns in Connecticut — including Monroe, have been approved to receive funding under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), which assists with infrastructure improvement projects.

“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,” Gov. Dannel 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.”

The town is poised to receive $500,000 to build headquarters for the volunteer emergency medical service of Monroe. The Monroe EMS, previously housed temporarily within the Fire Department complex, provides an invaluable service to citizens of the town and grown to need a dedicated space. The new headquarters will include adequate garages for emergency vehicles, storage for equipment, training facilities and sleeping quarters.

So far this year, Malloy announced two rounds of STEAP grants – the first in March and the second in April.

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