Politics & Government

$223,478 State Grant Secured For Farmington River Rail Trail Project

Local lawmakers shared news of the grant and how it will aid the Farmington River Rail Trail.

CANTON, CT — Sen. Lisa Seminara and Rep. Elena Kavros DeGraw announced a $223,478 state grant to make safety connections to the Farmington River Rail Trail, the lawmakers said in a news release.

“This funding will make the trail safer and more accessible for area residents to enjoy,” Sen. Seminara said in a news release. “We are thankful that the state recognizes what a wonderful recreational resource this is and how it contributes to our quality of life. This is a wise investment.”

“The Governor and the CT Department of Transportation continue to prioritize the safety of our pedestrians and cyclists through grants like the one Canton received,” Rep. Kavros DeGraw said in a news release. “Our Farmington River Rail Trail is utilized by thousands of people in the Farmington Valley, and maintaining and improving these outdoor recreation areas benefits people across the state.”

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The grant was awarded by the Connecticut Department of Transportation under the state-funded Community Connectivity Grant Program.

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