House Republican Press Release

February 1, 2008

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Rep. Richard Ferrari applauds state grant for New Hartford housing loan program

State Rep. Richard Ferrari is pleased to trumpet the awarding of a $300,000 Small Cities Grant to the town of New Hartford. Gov. M. Jodi Rell recently announced the grant as part of a $13.2 million allocation for 28 towns in Connecticut.

These grants allow the state to partner with towns to preserve or build senior centers, build housing for the elderly or low-and moderate-income residents and modernize municipal buildings. The funds are expected to be used to establish a town-wide Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program. The town anticipates that it will be able to assist 10 households.

“This grant award of $300,000 is great news for the Town of New Hartford,” said Rep. Richard Ferrari (R-East Granby). “In these challenging economic times, this assistance will be undoubtedly welcomed by some much-deserving New Hartford residents.”