Gordon: Former School Building Transformation Project In Stafford Getting Added Boost From State

STAFFORD, CT — On Tuesday, $1.3 million in state aid was approved for environmental cleanup and abatement at the Witt School property in Stafford, state Sen. Jeff Gordon said.

The site is being prepared for future redevelopment and community use.

"This investment is an important step toward the future redevelopment of the Witt School property," Gordon said. "Environmental cleanup is often the first and most critical phase of revitalization projects, and this funding will help move the project forward while positioning the site for new opportunities that benefit Stafford residents."

The funding is provided through the Community Investment Fund, a statewide initiative that supports economic development, brownfield remediation, infrastructure improvements, and community development projects in municipalities across Connecticut.

"I have been strongly advocating for these investments, and I’m pleased to see this funding coming back to benefit communities in the 35th Senate district," Gordon added. "Thank you to the Community Investment Fund Board for supporting this important project in Stafford."

Final approval will come with the State Bond Commission.

The building is located at 20 Hyde Park Road.