Hamden Schools Get State Grant
The State Bond Commission approved funding Friday Jan. 29, totaling $1,615,000 for renovations and upgrades for a number of Hamden schools.
"The Alliance Grant will go a long way to providing our facilities with infrastructure upgrades needed pursuant to the NEASC accreditation process," Rep. Michael D’Agostino (D-Hamden) said. "In addition we anticipate the projects supported through this grant will help us manage energy costs ensuring a larger portion of our budget can be allocated to supporting overall instruction, providing a wider range of interventions, and developing programs that support innovation and post High School opportunities for all students."
Specifically, the grants will go toward the following work:
| Bear Path | parking lighting & energy improvements | $105,000 |
| Church Street | rest room renovations | $60,000 |
| High School | HVAC controls upgrade | $175,000 |
| High School | security camera upgrade | $400,000 |
| District-Wide | time/attendance system replacement | $100,000 |
| Middle School | energy efficiency water system upgrade | $150,000 |
| Helen Street | boiler replacement | $250,000 |
| Helen Street | replace classroom carpeting | $200,000 |
| Ridge Hill | replace obsolete drinking fountains | $150,000 |
| Spring Glen | install safety padding in gymnasium | $25,000 |