Newtown Gets $500k for Fairfield Hills Project

Gov. Dannel Malloy announced that Newtown will receive $500,000 in Small Town Economic Assistance grants to help finish the Fairfield Hills Streetscape.

The funds will be utilized for the design and construction of infrastructure and streetscape elements at the main entrance to the Fairfield Hills Campus entrance and down the streets of campus.

The town of Newtown is focusing on the revitalization of the property in an effort to increase its economic vitality. The infrastructure and streetscape improvements will support the reuse of this area and will be consistent with the integrated campus design.

“By partnering with our smaller towns, we can support local projects that improve centers of commerce, transportation infrastructure, and town facilities, to make our state stronger and more competitive, all while improving quality of life,” Malloy said.

A total of 15 grants were given out in the latest batch and $70 million has been given out in STEAP grants since 2011.

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