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Kent receiving STEAP grant for Bulls Bridge

Among the 14 towns benefitting from the first round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program funding this fiscal year is Kent.  The capital improvement money will be used to replace the roof of Bulls Bridge.  $100,000 will help repair leaks and tears in the roof that was installed in 1994. 

 

Bulls bridge is one of three covered bridges still in use in Connecticut.  Kent State Representative Roberta Willis says it's important that the state helps maintain historic bridges by providing towns with this type of funding.

 

New Milford State Senator Clark Chapin says STEAP grants have become increasingly important to smaller municipalities.  He said he is grateful that Kent will be able to take advantage of these funds this year. 

 

The current roof, which is made of wooden shingles, will be replaced with a product called Enviroshakes, which look like wood but is made from recycled materials and lasts years longer.

 

Governor Malloy's office says announcements for additional towns receiving grants under the program will be coming soon.

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Dave Rinelli

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