West Haven Receives $1.08 Million From State For School Upgrade

By Jack Kramer, Correspondent

WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven was among the 30 Connecticut towns and cities that received final approval of funding this week 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

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