Smoke in the Valley to heat up Seymour Saturday

Cooking demo at Derby Public Library to feature finger foods

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a cooking demo, Finger Foods for Holiday Entertaining, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24.  

As the holiday season approaches, Stacey Ference of Savour Catering will share delicious recipes and ideas for all those upcoming get-togethers that will have your guests talking 

long after they are over.   
There will be samples of all demonstrated foods.

The class is for ages 18 years and older.  
Registration is required.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482  or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Carb counting topic of talks at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free talks about carb counting at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will continue its program about carbohydrate-conscious eating with free talks at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Certified diabetes educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Carbohydrate Counting: Skills into Practice.” 

Carb counting is a good tool to use when trying to gain greater control of blood sugar levels while still enjoying a wide variety of foods. 

However, there are common questions that arise when trying to put carb counting into practice. Using the ‘gram counting’ method, this program will help answer some of those questions, including how to measure portions to correctly estimate total carbohydrates, how to count fiber, and what to do when dining out and eating combination foods. Record keeping and pattern management will also be discussed.

Both talks will be in the hospital Childbirth Education Classroom A. 

There is free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. session.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns. Anyone with diabetes and their families are welcome to attend. 

No registration is required.

For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

White Hills Fire Company in Shelton to host open house, picnic

To mark Fire Prevention Week

Newsletter features Downtown Now workshop in Derby, McDonald's rebuild, more

Dear readers,

We just finished putting together the latest Valley Voice newsletter, and you can check it out by clicking here: http://media.wix.com/ugd/329bf6_67d515900db24212836367f98f911a3a.pdf 


Thanks for reading!

~ Patti and Ralph

Newsletter features Downtown Now workshop in Derby, McDonald's rebuild, more

Dear readers,

We just finished putting together the latest Valley Voice newsletter, and you can check it out by clicking here: http://media.wix.com/ugd/329bf6_67d515900db24212836367f98f911a3a.pdf 


Thanks for reading!

~ Patti and Ralph

State expected to fund elevator installation for Legion Post 10 in Seymour

SEYMOUR - State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, Beacon Falls, Derby, today announced the imminent approval of state funding for the Emil Senger American Legion Post 10.

The state Bond Commission is expected to approve $98,170 for the installation of an elevator lift to provide handicapped access to the second floor of the building.

“This is great news for area veterans and visitors to the American Legion in Seymour,” Conroy said.

The state Bond Commission will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday in room 1-E of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.


This is a press release from Conroy's office. 

Job fair held for displaced workers at facilities in Shelton, Stratford

SHELTON - Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President William Purcell said today a special job fair was held Wednesday at Altice USA (formerly Cablevision).

He said the fair was "a great success." The event featured 24 participating companies and several hundred candidates attended.

Purcell said Altice USA, the new owners of Cablevision and its Optimum Service, announced in August they will be closing their Customer Support and Back Office Operations in Shelton and Stratford.  

The closure of these two facilities is expected to impact as many as 600 associates, according to media reports. 

In an effort to assimilate these impacted employees into the local economy, Purcell said the Chamber was pleased to join with Cablevision, the Connecticut Department of Labor and The WorkPlace, Inc. in hosting a job fair exclusively for these employees.

Participating companies included Barnum Financial, Basement Systems, 3PL Worldwide, Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, Webster Bank, Curtiss Ryan Honda, Peralta Design, Sikorsky Credit Union, Housatonic Community College, Griffin Hospital, Post University, The WorkPlace, Inc. and the Connecticut Department of Labor, and more.

6th annual Greater Valley Restaurant Week starts Monday

Please your palates while supporting local restaurants

SHELTON - The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the sixth annual Greater Valley Restaurant Week will run from Monday-Oct. 8.

“This annual event is testament to the breadth and diversity of the Valley restaurant scene,” said Greater Valley Chamber President Bill Purcell. 

“The Chamber urges all residents and businesses alike to take advantage of the special menus and pricing offered during Greater Valley Restaurant Week and to patronize our Valley restaurants throughout the year.”

Greater Valley Restaurant Week is designed for people to sample menus at lower fixed prices and visit as many restaurants as their schedule and appetite allows. 

Area restaurants have the opportunity to introduce the community and visitors to what they do best at a price that encourages dining out.

The 17 restaurants currently participating include: 121 Restaurant & Bar – Oxford; Archie Moore’s – Derby; Caloroso – Shelton; Center Street Social – Shelton; Copper City – Ansonia; Focaccia’s – Shelton; GROW – Shelton; House of Bones – Derby; Il Palio Ristorante – Shelton; La Scogliera – Shelton; Pies & Pints – Oxford; Red Lotus – Shelton; Stone’s Throw – Seymour; Tea with Tracy – Seymour; Vazzy’s Cucina – Shelton; Wellington’s – Shelton; and Zois - Seymour.

Restaurant Week is sponsored by Lincoln Technical Institute and Dental Associates. 
It provides an opportunity for area residents to check out the many different restaurants - the hidden gems - here in the Valley. 

It also is a great opportunity for employers to reward their employees and for area business people to coordinate lunch meetings. Restaurant Week also showcases the cultural and culinary value of our community.

For information about participating restaurants including menus and hours, visit GreaterValleyRestaurantWeek.com.

Be sure to visit the Greater Valley Chamber on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for updates throughout the week.  Customers are encouraged to highlight their meals on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by using #GVRW. 

Restaurants wishing to participate can contact the Chamber at 203-925-4981 or info@greatervalleychamber.com.

This is a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. The organization represents the All-America City business community of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and the surrounding area.  

Movie matinees continue on Wednesdays at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for ages 18 and over.

Newly released DVDs will be shown every Wednesday at 

1 p.m. 
Light snacks will be provided.  
Registration is requested.  

For a list of featured films, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203-736-1482.  

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Master's Table to host Halloween-themed dinner, costume contest in Ansonia

Gentile, Conroy hail 'historic' deal with Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford

Helicopter manufacturer to stay in state at least 16 years

HARTFORD - State Rep. Linda M. Gentile (D-Ansonia, Derby) and state Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-Beacon Falls, Derby, Seymour) are very pleased to announce the General Assembly has approved a deal that Sikorsky Aircraft, which has made its home in Stratford since 1929, will remain here until at least 2032. 

"This deal is historic,” said Gentile. “It ensures a long-term presence and a long-term commitment to hiring. The agreement is good for the present and for generations to come. It gives me great comfort to think that maybe someday in the future one of my grandchildren may be working at Sikorsky and earning a good living."

“There is a ripple effect with this deal,” Conroy said. “There are the jobs down in Stratford as well as jobs at small manufacturers and suppliers around the state – and right here in Seymour - that depend on Sikorsky.”

The helicopter giant will be eligible for financial incentives in exchange for building nearly 200 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters, in Connecticut. 
The deal will:

• Build nearly 200 CH-53K King Stallion Helicopters – the largest maritime helicopter in the world - in Connecticut for the United States Navy until at least June 2032 
• Keep the Sikorsky headquarters in the state and maintain its Stratford site as a primary production facility for its government based helicopter business
• Retain and grow its full time employment in Connecticut to more than 8,000 by the end of year 14
• Nearly double its spending of $350 million per year with local Connecticut suppliers throughout the state
• Increase its capital spending for machinery and equipment by 22 percent
• Drive an estimated $69.2 billion between 2016 and 2032 into the Connecticut economy
• Allow Sikorsky to spend an estimated $21.1 billion on wages and benefits between 2016 and 2032
• Support approximately 24,601 jobs directly and indirectly
• Invest an estimated $744.8 million in contractor employment
• Inject an estimated $384.4 million in direct and indirect average annual tax revenue into the Connecticut economy, totaling $6.54 billion from 2016 and 2032

The incentives, worth up to $220 million, include exemption from sales and use taxes and annual grants during the term of the deal. 

In turn, Sikorsky and Lockheed will keep its HQ and primary manufacturing in the state, retain and expand its full-time staff, increase capital spending and give top priority to its Connecticut-based suppliers.

This deal was approved in a Special Session today by the General Assembly.

This is a press release from Connecticut House Democrats.

Crisco votes to keep Sikorsky Aircraft jobs in Connecticut

HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, cast a historic vote in the state Senate today to retain and grow approximately 8,000 jobs at Sikorsky Aircraft until 2032, keep the Sikorsky headquarters here in Connecticut, and substantially increase Sikorsky’s spending with its network of 302  in-state suppliers - nine of which are located in Crisco’s District.

State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr.

The agreement with Sikorsky will infuse an estimated $69 billion into Connecticut’s economy, generate $384 million per year in annual tax revenue, generate $21 billion in employee wages and benefits, and directly and indirectly support 24,600 jobs.

This agreement presents an opportunity to strengthen one of three critical components of Connecticut’s defense industry sector and to shore-up the state’s standing as a leader in fields of aerospace technology and manufacturing.  
The increased spending by Lockheed Martin in Connecticut’s supply chain alone will exceed the totality of the state’s full incentive package.

“Sikorsky’s front door is literally 10 miles from my home, and I know a lot of people in my district – Ansonia, Bethany, Hamden, Naugatuck – who either work at Sikorsky or who work at one of its many subcontractors in the region,” Crisco said. 
“This is a great deal for Connecticut; we’re getting back nearly a billion dollars in economic impact for a pretty modest state investment of grants and sales tax exemptions. And we’re doing this while beating competing offers from South Carolina and Florida and other states. That shows Connecticut’s economy is on the upswing, and the legislature is working hard to keep it moving.”

Today’s agreement with Sikorsky comes on the heels of recent announcements by Pratt & Whitney and Electric Boat that they plan on hiring several thousand employees in the next several years and expanding operations in Connecticut, thereby reinforcing Connecticut’s standing as a leader in fields of aerospace technology and manufacturing.

Under the terms of the new agreement, Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin will:

• Keep the Sikorsky headquarters in the state and maintain Connecticut as a primary production facility for its government-based helicopter business.
• Retain and grow its full time employment in Connecticut from a minimum of 6,500 employees in 2019 to just over 8,000 by 2032.
• Increase its spending with Connecticut subcontractors from $300 million per year beginning in 2019 to $470 million per year beginning in 2030.
• Increase its capital spending for machinery and equipment by 22 percent.

In exchange, Connecticut will provide financial incentives totaling up to $220 million over the term of the agreement:

• Sikorsky will earn grants of up to $8.57 million on an annual basis over the term of the agreement by meeting certain benchmarks, such as retaining at least the minimum level of each category; growing jobs; payroll spending; utilizing in-state suppliers; and deploying capital for machinery, equipment, and other long term investments
• Sales and use taxes will be exempted up to $5.7 million per year over the term of the agreement
• If Lockheed Martin exceeds the target level employment by 100 to 550 jobs in any given year of the agreement, it will be eligible for a performance incentive grant of up to $1.9 million, for a total of up to $20 million

Under terms of the new agreement between Sikorsky and the state - an agreement which is still pending U.S. Navy and labor union approval - Sikorsky will build nearly 200 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters in Connecticut for the United States Navy until at least 2032.

The King Stallion is approximately the size of two passenger buses; it is capable of lifting 36,000 pounds and can carry a fully loaded Humvee and a platoon of 48 Marines. 
During the construction and testing of four King Stallion prototypes at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach, Fla. facility, Connecticut subcontractors provided more $161.4 million worth of product design, development, and parts.

Sikorsky presently has 7,855 employees at its facilities in Stratford, Bridgeport, Shelton, and North Haven. 
Those employment figures will decline slightly, then grow, over the next several years as Sikorsky transitions its work in Connecticut from building the Blackhawk helicopter for the U.S. Army to the new, larger King Stallion helicopter for the U.S. Navy.


This is a press release from Crisco's office.

Lawmakers expect state funding for Ansonia High School upgrades

HARTFORD - State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, Derby, and state Sen. Joseph Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, are expecting the State Bond Commission to approve funds for Ansonia High School.

A $381,000 grant-in-aid will be used by the school district for improvements at the school. It is discretionary money that can be spent for general improvements, building alterations, repairs, needed technology, new equipment or any project that addresses building or site deficiencies that will promote the health, safety, and learning of the student population.

"I know that this funding will be put to good use," Gentile said. “AHS is a beautiful facility that needs to be carefully maintained to remain an attractive building and campus where students can be safe, inspired to learn and grow into young productive adults."

“State aid for our schools isn’t just confined to ECS grants. It’s also reflected in state investments like this bonding for Ansonia High,” said Crisco. 

“I’m committed to investing in Ansonia’s students and their public education.”  

Crisco’s district includes Ansonia and seven other towns.

Bonding for this project was part of the 2016 state budget adjustment.

This is a press release from Crisco's office. 

Valley United Way kicks off annual campaign in Ansonia

Valley United Way Community Campaign Chairman Jimmy Tickey speaks Tuesday at the 49th annual kickoff reception in the newly-renovated Emmett O'Brien Technical High School in Ansonia. Tickey said the fund-raising goal is $1 million this year.


Stay tuned for more in an upcoming Valley Voice newsletter.

Seymour schools to streamline registration process

DETAILS: On Oct. 1, 2016 - Seymour Public Schools will begin a new four-step student centralized registration process. 
Centralized registration will now be available for all Seymour schools and will make it possible to enroll all children in a Seymour family at one time in one central location.   

Parents/Guardians can now follow these four steps for a simple enrollment process:

STEP 1: Obtain a Seymour School’s registration packet and school information packets at the Central Office building, located at Seymour Board of Education, 98 Bank St., Seymour. We ask that you please call ahead for handicap accommodations.  All district forms must be processed for official enrollment registration. Packets may also be mailed or emailed upon request.

STEP 2: Parents/Legal Guardians must return in person with all completed district forms and required documents to the Centralized Registration Center.  We ask that when possible call ahead to let registration staff  know the time you are coming so that staff can be available to process your information more efficiently.  A notary will be on site for parents/legal guardians who need documents notarized.

STEP 3: The Centralized Registration Center staff will review and file legal documentation of each child (birth certificates, etc). Verification of documents and records may take up to three (3) days before notification to parents regarding acceptance can be made.  

STEP 4: Parents/ Legal Guardians will receive via phone and email a communication of acceptance and completion of the registration process, and will contact the child’s school administrator for a welcome and a date to report to school. Parents/Legal Guardians will be provided school forms/school-based information at this initial school meeting.

Parents are asked to contact the Centralized Registration Center for any questions regarding student enrollment and registration at 203-888-4564, ext. 1900.  

Information is available at www.seymourschools.org.

This is a press release from Rich Kearns, Public Information Officer, Seymour Public Schools.

Downtown Seymour shop to mark First Saturday event

SEYMOUR - We have reached another First Saturday! 
Please join us at Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts, 19 Bank St., for a fun night of shopping.
For anyone not familiar with the tradition, the shops in downtown Seymour stay open late on the first Saturday of every month. 
We will be serving wine and refreshments and having some great deals as well as a raffle. 
Come start your holiday shopping - you don't want to miss it!

This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Teens to create 'robotic spiders' at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker Space from 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 to learn basic electronics by assembling and activating micro-electronic robotic spider kits. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Registration is required.

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Vigil on Huntington Green to raise awareness about domestic violence

SHELTON - Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring light to an issue that effects all of our communities. 

Every nine seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S. One in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives.

To raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold a vigil to honor survivors and remember the victims of domestic violence. 

A candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Gazebo on the Huntington Green. 
In the event of rain, the vigil will be held at Huntington Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 19 Church St. 

Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney Laura DeLeo will be the keynote speaker. 
The vigil will include recognition of law enforcement officials and community members.

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call 203-736-2601, ext. 1381, or visit www.bhcare.org. 
If you need immediate assistance, call the 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1-888-774-2900.

UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each year, over 6,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope. 
Learn more at bhcare.org.


This is a press release from BHcare.

Artwork sought for Valley Arts Council's show at E Street Gallery in Derby

Consider helping a local family facing serious health issues

Ansonia native Keith Solsbury and his wife, Seymour native Maggie Solsbury, have been struggling for way too long with a multitude of health problems that in turn have led to major financial issues.

Keith, an 11-year survivor of esophageal cancer, is not able to work.

They are struggling to make ends meet. 

I'm posting a link to a Giveforward page that a friend of theirs has set up, in an effort to help them.

This link will bring you to the page where you can read about their family's plight.

And this is a link to a blog post I wrote about the Solsburys in April, 2015.

Please consider helping Keith and Maggie. 

Community breakfast slated at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

Career Coach to visit Derby Public Library

DERBY - The American Job Search Career Coach returns to Derby Public Library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21.  

During both the morning session, 10 a.m.-noon, and afternoon session, 1-3 p.m., instructors will be offering a class, Using Social Networking in Your Job Search.

Both sessions will explain useful tools that job seekers need today.

Social networking has become one of the most popular ways of landing your next “big” job by creating useful online connections.

These connections make it easier to look for a job online through your created network.

The classes are free and open to the public.  
Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come, first served basis.

The American Job Search Career Coach is operated by Career Resources.

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on vocational counseling

The Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will host a free presentation Oct. 13 on job placement and vocational counseling for people to re-enter the work force after an illness or disability./ Submitted photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will host a free presentation on job placement and vocational counseling for people to re-enter the work force after an illness or disability from noon-1 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

Representatives from the Connecticut Department of Rehabilitation Services will discuss vocational counseling, job search assistance, supported employment services and services to assist in restoring or improving a physical or mental impairment.

The Life after Stroke Support Group at Griffin Hospital meets monthly and is open to stroke survivors between the ages of 20 and 65. 
This group will provide information from health experts, resources and support for individuals who have suffered a stroke in the prime of their lives. Caregivers are also welcome.

For more information, contact Griffin Hospital Rehabilitation Services at 203-732-7445.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Officials hold groundbreaking for rebuild at McDonald's in Derby

McDonald's franchisee Joe Rodriguez poses Tuesday at a sign outside his Division Street store location in Derby. Elected officials and others joined him at a groundbreaking ceremony for the rebuild at the site. Rodriguez plans a December opening.
Stay tuned to Thursday's Valley Voice newsletter for more information.

Amateur boxing show slated Nov. 11 at Ansonia Armory

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on health benefits of gardening

Experienced horticulturalist Francine Vallillo will present “Constant Color in the Garden” Oct. 19 at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about getting active through gardening at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Experienced horticulturalist Francine Vallillo will present “Constant Color in the Garden,” providing tips for planning and planting a perennial flower garden that will bloom from spring to fall. 
The talk will include a list of perennials with the color, time of bloom, growth habits, unique foliage, and uses for each species, design elements for short to tall flowers and balancing the space, and a complete list of the plants suitable to take with you when purchasing plants.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gardening is a moderate-intensity level activity, which the CDC recommends two and a half hours of each week to help prevent chronic health conditions.

The program will also include a brief presentation by Griffin Hospital Occupational Therapist Fran Harmeyer on garden ergonomics to avoid injuries while tending a garden.

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 
Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Newsletter highlights Ansonia Harvest Festival fun

Dear readers,

Our latest newsletter is a recap of Saturday's harvest festival on Main Street, Ansonia.

Here's the link: 

http://media.wix.com/ugd/329bf6_cdbc75724bd5477db378a6947a1142fb.pdf

The fun-filled event featured food and craft vendors, kids' activities, magic, music, and more. 
An appearance by festival mascot Harvey, a scarecrow with a huge pumpkin head, wowed the crowd! 
Harvey posed for photos, and gave out lots of high-fives.

Thanks for reading!

Crisco, Conroy welcome grants for Beacon Falls, Woodbridge

HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. D-Woodbridge, and state Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Beacon Falls, Derby, Seymour, today welcomed nearly $1 million in state Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants to Woodbridge and Beacon Falls.

The funds will go toward renovating the regional animal shelter in Woodbridge, and reconstructing a portion of West Road in Beacon Falls.

“This regional animal shelter has been saving taxpayers money and providing more resources for needy animals than before, but of course we need upkeep on our investment, and that’s what this state funding will help accomplish,” Crisco said. 
“I am so glad the state has a program like STEAP that can help small towns afford the cost of capital projects, expansions and renovations; the quality of life improvements and local tax savings that these STEAP funds help bring about are both real and valuable.”

“West Road in Beacon Falls can be dangerous, especially during heavy rain and extreme cold,” Conroy said. “When the legislature created the Small Town Economic Assistance Program, this is exactly the type of funding that was envisioned. We want to make sure small communities like Beacon Falls can invest in its infrastructure.”

Woodbridge received a $400,000 state STEAP grant to support the planning and construction of the renovation of the interior and exterior of the existing regional animal shelter that jointly serves Woodbridge and Bethany. This project will benefit the three communities and aid in the humane treatment and care of animals in the region.

Beacon Falls received a $500,000 state STEAP grant for the reconstruction of West Road.  
Beacon Falls is experiencing several maintenance and safety problems at the lower section of West Road, where several of the drainage structures and piping runs are undersized or were previously installed at substandard slopes.  
The project will eliminate several hazardous conditions, including road repair of deteriorated pavement, flooding onto private properties, and icing on the roadway.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced 16 various state STEAP grants today; the grants assist smaller communities with infrastructure and capital 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," Malloy said. 
“These STEAP grants allow us to get funding directly to municipalities to complete projects that make Connecticut a better place to work and live.”

Since 2011, small towns across Connecticut have received approximately $230 million in STEAP funds.


This is a press release from Crisco's office.