Derby Gets Grant For School Work

By Jack Kramer, Correspondent

Thirty Connecticut towns and cities this week received final approval of funding from the state Bonding Commission to get much needed improvement work done on schools.

The work includes improvements to windows, doors, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, communications/technology systems, lockers, floors, ceilings, restrooms, lighting, energy efficiency, entryways, driveways, parking areas, play areas, athletic fields, various equipment, roof repairs, and installation or upgrades to security equipment.

The municipalities received the following grant awards:

—Ansonia, $580,000;
—Bloomfield, $580,000;
—Bridgeport, $2,000,000;
—Bristol, $1,080,000;
—Danbury, $1,080,000;
—Derby, $580,000;
—East Hartford, $1,080,000;
—East Haven, $580,000;
—East Windsor, $580,000;
—Hamden, $1,080,000;
—Hartford, $2,000,000;
—Killingly, $580,000;
—Manchester, $1,080,000;
—Middletown, $1,080,000;
—Naugatuck, $1,080,000;
—New Britain, $1,080,000;
—New Haven, $2,000,000;
—New London, $580,000;
—Norwalk, $1,080,000;
—Norwich, $580,000;
—Putnam, $580,000;
—Stamford, $2,000,000;
—Vernon, $580,000;
—Waterbury, $2,000,000;
—West Haven, $1,080,000;
—Winchester, $580,000;
—Windham, $580,000;
—Windsor, $580,000;
—Windsor Locks, $580,000

Image via Shutterstock