Press release from Sen. Tom Colapietro this morning:
SEN. COLAPIETRO APPLAUDS BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR BRISTOL COMMUNITY
Hartford - In a 21-to-12 vote at the Capitol last evening, the Senate approved a bond authorization package for the State of Connecticut including school construction funds, bridge repairs and transportation improvements, restoration of the Clean Water Fund, and funding for several capital improvement projects in the 31st District.
“This is a good balanced package for the state that recognizes some of Bristol’s needs while funding bridge repairs and school construction projects,” said Senator Colapietro.
The package, which authorizes the state’s bonding for the next two fiscal years, includes:
· A $200,000 grant for the Indian Rock Nature Preserve in Bristol,
· A $425,000 grant-in-aid to the Bristol Community Organization, Inc. to purchase a building for expansion of its Head Start program, and
· $19,118,861 for alterations and improvements to the buildings and grounds at Tunxis Community College.
“These are organizations and projects that provide great social and cultural service to our communities,” Senator Colapietro said.
Additionally, Senator Colapietro noted that $3,500,000 was authorized for road relocation, utility upgrades, new service facilities, and other improvements related to expanding the Lake Compounce Water Park in Southington.
“Although Lake Compounce isn’t wholly in my district,” Senator Colapietro added, “I pushed for the funding in for the park. I know that many of my constituents enjoy Lake Compounce, and I’m pleased that these funds are in the bond package.”
The package was later approved by the state House of Representatives in an 84-to-38 vote.
The total $3.15 billion package for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 must still be signed into law by Gov. M. Jodi Rell; individual bonding projects must then be placed by the governor on the State Bond Commission agenda for its consideration and approval before any work is undertaken.
“I urge the governor to sign this package for the benefit of the State of Connecticut and to put these items for Bristol and Plymouth on the Bond Commission agenda,” Senator Colapietro said.
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5 comments:
How about the push for Bond Money for Rockwell Park?
Tom was a bit premature. The Governor vetoed the bonding bill mid day today. Back to the drawing board.
Has Frank Nicastro brought any money to Bristol while he has been a legislator? I know Ron has, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me if Frank has brought anything in.
Why is the state so inclined to give money hand over fist to Lake Compounce, which is raking enough in as it is? They got that $17 million about 10 years ago and probably more since then and now $3.5 million more so they can move a road? Does Connecticut just have money to burn, or what?
Lake Compounce is a family attraction and a tourist trap.
They should be getting money to expand because it helps Bristol tax rolls and economy.
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