Litchfield, Morris and Warren Receive STEAP Grants

$24.5 MILLION IN STATE GRANTS TO 60 SMALL TOWNS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes (R-66) today announced that the State has awarded three Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants to Litchfield, Morris and Warren to renovate and upgrade roads, bridges and the public library.

Litchfield is set to receive $500,000 in state funding to assist in the reconstruction of East Litchfield Road. The town will provide a $771,784 match.  Morris will contribute $200,000 in funding to receive $500,000 from the state to reconstruct the John Weik Bridge. The Warren Public Library was awarded $51,873 in STEAP funds for repairs, with a $15,000 match coming from the town.

“I’m pleased this money will be used to provide safer roadways for residents and visitors to our community, and for repairs to one of the most vital public buildings any town has, the library,” Rep. Reddington-Hughes said. “I’d like to thank Governor Lamont for understanding the importance of these infrastructure projects and making sure safety is a priority.”

By law, STEAP grants can only be used for capital projects, such as new construction or expansion, renovation or replacement for an existing facility or facilities. The grants are coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management.

The grants are part of a larger $24.5 million package of state grants for 60 small towns announced by Governor Lamont this week. The grants are provided through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), a state program managed by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) that delivers grants to small towns for economic development, community conservation, and quality-of-life capital projects.