State Approves Funding For Southbury Training School

SOUTHBURY, CT — State funding approved this week will support infrastructure improvements at the Southbury Training School, according to a Facebook post by officials.

The commission approved $500,000 in grant-in-aid funding for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning improvements at the Southbury Training School. The funding was authorized by the state legislature and approved by the Bond Commission.

The Southbury Training School serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, many of whom are elderly. Earlier this year, state officials reaffirmed their commitment to keeping the facility open to continue serving its remaining residents.

The approved funding is intended to improve indoor air quality and overall conditions for residents and staff at the facility. State officials described the HVAC upgrades as a quality-of-life investment to ensure a healthy and safe environment for those who live and work at the Southbury campus.

The funding was part of a broader package of state investments approved during the Bond Commission meeting.