State Bonding Approved for Mary R. Fisher Elementary School in Thompson

HARTFORD – State Representative Rick Hayes (R-51) applauded the State Bond Commission approval for $80,000 to create an ADA-compliant playground at the Mary R. Fisher Elementary School in Thompson. The decision announced earlier today, was also welcomed by State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-35) and State Senator Mae Flexer (D-29), both members of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee.

“I was happy to hear that all the work that went into the planning for this new playground will now become a reality,” said Rep. Hayes. “Knowing that the playground will be ADA-compliant is very important to our school and the families that will utilize it. We always want what is best for our local schools, and I want to thank everyone involved on the local and state level who helped get the funding for this project over the finish line. What a great job done by everyone that was involved from the Mary R. Fisher Elementary School.”

“This funding will make the playground usable, safer, and more accessible,” said Sen. Gordon, who represents part of Thompson. “I have seen the playground firsthand. It definitely needs repair and upgrades. This improvement project has bipartisan support and will increase recreational opportunities for Thompson children and their families. I am very happy to have helped move things forward. It needed to be done for the kids! I thank Governor Lamont for recognizing the merits of this project. Thank you also to the Mary Fisher PTO for raising money for this project. I will continue to work collaboratively with my legislative colleagues, state and local officials, and others in town, to help the people of Thompson.”

The Mary R. Fisher Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten to fourth grade. For more visit www. https://mrfes.thompsonk12.org/.