Ron Napoli, Jr

$9.3 Million in State Funds To Revitalize Waterbury

The State Bond Commission has approved $9.3 million in funding to help transform downtown Waterbury and a nearby neighborhood. This includes $5.3 million to support environmental cleanup at the former Anamet property and $4 million to revitalize the West Main Street corridor. The $5.3 million investment has been allocated to the Waterbury Development Corporation for the cleanup of the former Anamet brass manufacturing site at 698 Main Street, located near the Naugatuck River. This marks a major step forward in the city’s efforts to reclaim and repurpose long-abandoned industrial spaces. Additionally, $4 million grant will breathe new life into downtown Waterbury through significant improvements to sidewalks, lighting, and roadways -- creating a safer, more vibrant, and accessible space for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. It also addresses long-overdue upgrades to infrastructure dating back over a century, laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth. In conjunction with federal RAISE grant funding, this effort will support critical upgrades to approximately 4,440 linear feet of both surface and underground infrastructure, including water lines, sanitary system, and storm drainage. These much-needed enhancements will make one of the most active corridors more welcoming and business-ready. Thank you to Governor Ned Lamont, House Speaker Matt Ritter, and Mayor Paul Pernerewski for their strong support of Waterbury. I deeply appreciate their leadership and commitment to strengthening communities like ours. I look forward to the positive and lasting impact these investments will bring in the future.