East Windsor Gets $2 Million State Grant For Improvements At Park Hill

EAST WINDSOR, CT — The town of East Windsor has been awarded a $2 million state grant for capital improvements to the existing affordable housing development located at Park Hill in Broad Brook.

East Windsor is one of eight municipalities receiving awards totaling $12.8 million for infrastructure upgrades that will modernize and rehabilitate housing for low and moderate-income residents.

At Park Hill, an 84-unit affordable housing development, priority will go to the five oldest buildings, totaling 30 units. The remaining nine buildings (54 units) will be addressed with SSHP funds to complete a similar scope, according to information provided by the office of Gov. Ned Lamont.

The improvements included in the proposed scope are energy efficiency upgrades through new heat pump heating systems (mini-splits); improved envelope with new siding, insulation, windows, and doors; and new kitchens, stoves, and flooring throughout units (excluding bathrooms). Additionally, handicapped accessibility upgrades to bathrooms through tub to shower conversions for elderly and disabled residents will be made.

The grants are being awarded as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities program, which is administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Eligible projects are required to be in a municipality with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents.

"These housing grants go a long way to improving neighborhoods so that we can make our communities more attractive and encourage continued growth for the benefit of all our residents," Lamont said in a written statement.

Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno said, "Connecticut has both large and small cities that contribute to its unique culture and quality of life. Whether it’s helping families make essential renovations to their homes, ensuring senior living facilities are ADA compliant, or providing a fire truck for increased services, these grants are essential to upgrade and enhance our smaller towns. We’re aware that this funding is crucial and improves the day-to-day-lives of our residents."

“This investment in our community will support dozens of local households with long-term benefits that will pay off for decades,” State Sen. Saud Anwar said. “I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and our state for their continual support.”

State Rep. Jaime Foster said, “These upgrades will provide improved energy efficiency and resources for residents of Park Hill, which means they’ll have real-world, long-term benefits for them. I’m grateful and encouraged by Governor Lamont’s support for East Windsor.”

"It is so important to continue to improve and upgrade the existing affordable housing in Connecticut," State Rep. Carol Hall said. "These grants assist our low- and moderate-income families by providing tangible quality of life improvements for them and to our overall community and I look forward to more grant opportunities for residents of the 59th District."