State Sen. Paul Cicarella, State Rep. David Yaccarino, and First Selectman Michael Freda today announced that North Haven will receive $784,000 through the state Department of Transportation’s Community Connectivity Grant Program to advance a long-anticipated pedestrian and bicycle safety project.
The funding will support Phase 1A of the town’s Connectivity Project, which will create a safer, more accessible route linking North Haven’s Town Center — home to key municipal services — with the nearby middle and high school campus.
“North Haven’s Town Center is the heart of our community, home to Town Hall, public safety headquarters, the library, and so many essential services our residents rely on every day. With our combined high school and middle school campus and recreational facilities just down the road, creating a safe and convenient link between these important assets is a major victory. We are proud to support investments that strengthen this connection and ensure accessibility for students, families, and residents of all ages,” said Sen. Cicarella and Rep. Yaccarino.
First Selectman Freda said, “This is a great improvement to the North Haven community because it enhances connectivity from Town Hall through Linsley Street, down Elm Street, and across Maple Avenue and Bailey Road—improving sidewalks in areas that need repair. We’re also replacing aging asphalt with concrete from the center of town to the high school. These upgrades will significantly improve walkability, enhance the appearance of our Town Center, and strengthen public safety for residents using sidewalks that are in need of repair.”
About the Community Connectivity Grant Program
Now in its seventh round of awards, this state-funded program provides financial support for local infrastructure initiatives that make conditions safer and more accommodating for pedestrians and bicyclists in urban, suburban, and rural centers.
The funding limits for grants awarded in this solicitation can only be used for construction activities that range from $100,000 to $800,000. To date, 155 awards totaling approximately $74 million have been invested from this program into Connecticut’s towns and cities. Municipalities selected to receive grants are expected to complete the projects within three years.
For more information about the Community Connectivity Grant Program, visit portal.ct.gov/ccgp.