Gov. Malloy Awards Bethel Stony Hill Repave Grant

On Tuesday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced the last round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) awards. Bethel was awarded $500,000 to reconstruct and repave major roads impacted by the Stony Hill sewer extension. This award goes toward a larger project that will cost an estimated $1.48 million to complete.

 “I am pleased Bethel has received this state grant approval for $500,000 for the Stony Hill Road resurfacing project. I have worked with town officials for several months to get state assistance for the project. The town put in sewer lines to benefit some property owners and a road resurfacing is needed to complete the project. This grant benefits all the residents who travel this road in Bethel," said State Representative David Scribner, R-107.

 Towns across the state were awarded funds to make infrastructure upgrades, strengthen business corridors and local economies, and improve public spaces.  The State Bond Commission allocated $20 million for 2012 STEAP grants in September 2011.

 “Over the past several weeks I’ve enjoyed visiting the small towns across Connecticut that make our state a great place to live,” Governor Malloy said in a report issued by his office. “Local leaders have done a tremendous job advocating for their communities and ensuring that these important projects are getting the attention and support they need—and state government has stepped up as a partner in the effort to improve the quality of life for residents. These projects are part of reinventing Connecticut and making us a stronger, highly competitive, and more vibrant state.”

Roads in particular that Knickerbocker said need the most attention are Walnut Hill Road, off of Old Hawleyville Road, and Weed Road, off of Stony Hill Road.

Bethel citizens can learn more about the Road Recovery Plan by visiting the  or the town's website.