$242K in Funding Approved Henry Abbot Technical High School

From the Connecticut General Assembly: State Reps. Bob Godfrey (D-Danbury) and David Arconti (D-Danbury) praised the State Bond Commission’s approval today of $242,788 in funding for improvements at Henry Abbot Technical High School in Danbury.

The funding will be used for the construction of a six-bay garage and the installation of a panic button.

“Our technical high schools play an important role in preparing students for skilled careers in high demand industries,” Rep. Godfrey said. “This is an investment in the training and success of students in Danbury and the surrounding region. Expanding the facilities at Henry Abbott will allow them to provide high quality instruction to more students.”

“The new garage will be an asset to the school, instructors and students,” said Rep. Arconti. “I am grateful for this bonding allocation because it demonstrates our commitment to educating and training our young people for skilled, good paying jobs.”

Henry Abbott serves over 600 students from 18 different towns. Transportation is one of the seven career clusters offered by the school, with instruction in automotive repair and collision repair and refinishing.

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