Crisco welcomes funding for schools in Woodbridge, Naugatuck

Crisco

HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph Crisco Jr., D-Woodbridge, announced the school building projects bill approved recently on a unanimous and bipartisan basis in the state Senate includes funds to repair the roof at the Beecher Road School in Woodbridge and additional funding for renovations and an extension at Naugatuck High School.

“There are about 2,000 students between these two schools who are going to have a better, safer and more productive educational experience thanks to the financial investments the state is making in their future,” Crisco said.

“I was proud to join with my Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this funding, which not only benefits students but helps keep the burden off of local property taxes as well.”

House Bill 7102 authorizes state grants for various school building projects, including:

· $3,717,917 for alterations to and replacement of a portion of the roof at the Beecher Road School. The grant will cover 27.86% of the school’s total estimated $13.345 million renovation cost, which includes the North roof replacement, HVAC work, windows, walls, lighting, an entry canopy, a pool cover and dehumidification, security upgrades and more.

· $849,075 more for renovations and an expansion to Naugatuck High School. The state had already approved $58,475,925 for the high school upgrades; it will now provide $59,325,000.

This is a press release from Crisco's office.