FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, April 4, 2025

NORWICH IN LINE FOR MORE RIVERFRONT PARK FUNDING

NORWICH – The State Bond Commission is expected to approve another $672,000 for improvements to Norwich’s harbor area when it meets in Hartford next Friday.

The Commission announced today that it expects to approve Small Harbor Improvement Grants of $480,000 for the Heritage Riverfront Park and Walkway and $192,000 for the adjoining Howard T. Brown Memorial Park.

Just last year, the Howard Brown Park received $2 million from Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund to return fueling capacity to the marina, update old and costly electrical infrastructure for docked boats, and add a seasonally usable splash pad and ice rink to the park near  the ice cream stand building.

“This new state bonding announced today is an extension of the work already going on at the waterfront marina. We’ve been looking forward to getting these grants to make the entire area more accessible and usable. The effect will be transformative,” said state Senator Cathy Osten (D-Sprague).

“I’m excited to see these two parks receive funding from the Bond Commission,” said state Representative Kevin Ryan (D-Montville). “It’s critical to have programs like the Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program providing funds for parks like these – that is what makes communities like Norwich so great. Thank you to the Bond Commission and my legislative colleagues for their advocacy on these projects.”

“These funds will help revitalize two integral parts of the Norwich community,” said state Representative Derell Wilson (D-Norwich). “I would like to thank the State Bond Commission and Governor Lamont for approving these funds and recognizing the importance of upgrading these two gems.”

The State Bond Commission is scheduled to meet in Room 1-E of the Legislative Office Building at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025.