Carpino, Linares Tour Riverfront Park
State and local officials on June 3rd, toured Riverfront Park in Portland and discussed future enhancements to the land.
In May, Portland was awarded a $363,000 state grant for the on Brownstone Avenue project’s final phase.
“This is an excellent project and a compliment to the many volunteers who work at Brownstone,” Rep. Christie Carpino said. “This final phase of the Riverfront project will provide significant economic benefit to the small businesses that line Portland’s Main Street.”
“These funds will improve Portland’s riverfront and make this area more accessible to residents and visitors alike, including customers of the Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park,” Sen. Art Linares said. “We thank local officials for their diligent work in seeing this process through.”
The legislators thanked Portland First Selectman Susan Bransfield and Town Planner Deanna Rhodes for leading the tour. Rep. Carpino and Sen. Linares pledged to continue working closely with town officials to make the project a success. The project will include:
- installation of water and sewer connections to the pavilion
- completion of the unfinished storage/utility room
- free standing handicapped accessible restroom facilities
- construction of a permanent band shell cover over the existing amphitheater stage
- a driveway to the pavilion
- installation of additional outdoor amenities
The Park is a public-private partnership between the Town of Portland and Brownstone. Since the contract between Portland and Brownstone was signed in 2006, the Town has received $1,130,029 which is 15% of gate receipts.