Rep. Vail, Sen. Kissel Applaud State Grant for Somers Police Department

HARTFORD – State Representative Kurt Vail along with State Senator John A. Kissel applauded the state’s announcement of $165,000 for the repair and repaving of the Somers Police Station parking lot.

The project is aimed at lowering the parking lot to alleviate an existing awkward and unsafe entrance to the police station. This improvement will also eliminate the need for stairs and more adequately accommodate the needs of handicapped citizens.

The project will also correct the sloped pavement on the current lot, which will reduce flooding of the parking lot during heavy rains.

“This improvement to the Somers Police Department’s parking lot accommodates the needs of our elderly and handicapped citizens by removing the current need of a stairway. Also, the project will reduce flooding, which is a safety hazard our officers often had to deal with,” said Rep. Kurt Vail. “I commend the state’s investment to the project, which will truly be beneficial for the residents of Somers and our police officers.”

“This funding will make the police station’s parking lot safer and more accessible to all residents,” Sen. John A. Kissel said. “It is a wise investment in town infrastructure which should benefit Somers taxpayers for decades to come. Congratulations to First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini and everyone at the Somers Police Department on this grant, and we extend our appreciation to the governor for recognizing and addressing this need.”

The project is funded through the state’s Small Towns Economic Assistance Program.

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