Lucy Dathan

Last week, the State Bond Commission approved over $9 million in state bonding funding for local Norwalk projects including:

• $300,000 in new funding for expansion and renovations of 7,000 square feet of space for new dressing rooms, production facilities, and other amenities at the Music Theatre of Connecticut.
• $268,922 to Side by Side Charter School for electrical service upgrade, air conditioning upgrade, staff room renovation, exterior doors, and flooring. Side by Side is a regional public charter school located in the heart of downtown South Norwalk educating 235  Pre-K through 8th grade students.

I am thrilled to see this vital funding for the arts, housing, education and streetscape improvements, as these investments enrich our communities, foster creativity and improve the quality of life for our residents. I am grateful to my Norwalk colleagues for our collaborative efforts advocating for our city, and to the governor for prioritizing these projects.

Additionally, the commission officially approve two previous projects put forth by the Community Investment Fund. 

• Norwalk Housing Authority will receive $3,444,751 for a project at 45 Meadow St. The funds will support replacement of 54 units of obsolete affordable housing with 55 modern, energy efficient, affordable housing units and amenities 
• Norwalk Redevelopment Agency will receive $3,000,000 for South Norwalk streetscape improvements. The funds will go toward significant capital improvements to public infrastructure to support pedestrian infrastructure and align with completed mobility study