Senator Jan Hochadel Welcomes State Funding for Renovations to Meriden’s Stoddard Municipal Building

Senator Jan Hochadel, D-Meriden, welcomed the Community Investment Fund Board’s commitment of $250,000 to help Meriden renovate its Stoddard Municipal Building, as one of several projects recommended for state funding during the board’s Tuesday meeting.

Located at 165 Miller Street, the 40,000-square-foot Stoddard Building currently houses the Meriden Health Department, a clinic, and a state traffic court. The proposed renovations aim to create a centralized, accessible hub where residents can more easily access essential health and human services.

“Whenever the state pitches in to help fund a local initiative, it relieves a burden that would otherwise fall to local taxpayers. That’s why I’m grateful the CIF board has heard my request and has recommended these funds for Meriden,” Senator Hochadel said. “These improvements to the Stoddard building are past-due upgrades that will provide a one-stop human services facility for residents and this funding will move the project forward with less impact on local property taxes.”

The Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) supports economic growth in historically underserved communities by providing funding to eligible municipalities, non-profits, and community development corporations. Tuesday’s vote by the CIF board moves the Stoddard Municipal Building project one step closer to receiving final approval from the State Bond Commission, which must meet within the next 60 days.