Wallingford to Receive $181,000 for Veterans Memorial Park Improvements

Wallingford will receive $181,000 through the state's Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) to make improvements at Veterans Memorial Park.

The town is one of 17 statewide to receiving the funding, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Thursday, for projects that range from sidewalk repairs to watershed improvements.

Wallingford officials will use the money to reconfigure the roadway and create additional parking while improving vehicular and pedestrian safety at the park. The project also includes related site work and landscaping.

“Wallingford is one of the most patriotic towns in Connecticut,"said Senator Len Fasano."Its heart and soul is steeped in its veterans – not only for what they sacrificed in service to our country, but for what they continue to do to support the community."

 “This funding will allow the Town of Wallingford to fix a congested parking situation, and better protect children and their parents who are using the playing fields,” State Representative Mary Mushinsky (D-Wallingford) said.

Towns also receiving STEAP grants include Bethel, Canaan, Canterbury, Clinton, Colebrook, Darien, Deep River, Ellington, Glastonbury, Litchfield, Montville, North Canaan, Salisbury, Seymour, Sherman and Westbrook.

“STEAP grants give us the opportunity to invest in quality of life improvements in small towns across our state.  Projects like road and bridge enhancements and improvements to public spaces and historic places make our small towns better places to live and work,” Governor Malloy said.  “These STEAP grants will assist small towns in completing important capital projects that otherwise may never get financed.”