July 17, 2024
HADDAM LEADERS WELCOME $800,000 IN SIDEWALK CONNECTION GRANTS
Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), State Representative Christine Palm (D-Haddam) and Haddam First Selectman Robert McGarry welcomed the state’s announcement that the Department of Transportation and Governor Ned Lamont will release $800,000 in grant funding through the Community Connectivity Grant Program to support sidewalk repairs in Haddam. Specifically, those funds will go toward Higganum Center connections, seeking to connect the Village Center to town landmarks.
“It’s excellent to know our community will receive this key support from the state to support Higganum Center, an economic centerpiece for Haddam, and will help connect it to town for pedestrians and bicyclists,” said Sen. Needleman. “I’m excited to see how this work benefits our communities. I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and the Department of Transportation for their support.”
“As the people of Higganum seek to make their village more walkable, this grant will be a vital step in increasing both aesthetics and safety,” said Rep. Palm. “We talk a lot about how government funds are apportioned; this is a great example of state funds being used in a creative, efficient, and targeted way for our community.”
“We’re thrilled to be awarded this grant,” said First Selectman McGarry. “We’re working hard to revitalize Higganum Center. The sidewalks this grant funds will make a major improvement to the area.”
“Our main streets and community centers serve as vital social, economic, and transportation hubs,” Governor Lamont said. “Improving local infrastructure for all users in community centers is a win for our whole state and opens the door to further economic growth.” |
