New Milford Receives $1M In State Funding For Infrastructure Project

NEW MILFORD, CT — New Milford will receive $1 million in state funding for the reconstruction of Merryall Road as part of the grants being released through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday.

The state funding will be matched by $316,192 from the town, according to officials.

Lamont announced that he is releasing $30 million in state grants to 46 small towns in Connecticut that will be used to “complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements, such as road safety reconstruction projects, emergency management upgrades, sidewalk and pedestrian safety enhancements, educational and recreational facility upgrades, and other kinds of capital improvement projects,” according to a news release.

STEAP is managed by the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management and delivers grants to small towns for economic development, community conservation, and quality-of-life capital projects. In addition to the grants from the state, each municipality is also contributing funds, bringing the total spent on the 48 projects to $43.4 million in a combination of state, local, and other funding sources.

“Our small towns are an important part of what makes Connecticut such a special place to live and work,” Lamont said. “By partnering with each town, we can help get these infrastructure projects completed so these towns can continue to thrive, remain competitive, attract businesses, and improve the quality of life for our residents.”

Towns seeking funding under this current round of STEAP grants were required to submit applications to the state by Feb. 20, 2025. Towns selected to receive grants will soon be contacted by OPM with an official award notification and further instructions. Funding to support these grants was recently approved by the State Bond Commission, a group that Lamont leads as chairperson.