Fairfield Receives Grant For Burr Mansion Improvements

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Gov. Dannel Malloy has announced that 12 towns, including Fairfield and Monroe, have been approved to receive money under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program.

The Monroe Emergency Medical Services will get its own headquarters thanks to a $500,000 state grant.
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Fairfield will receive a $500,000 state grant for updates to the Burr Mansion in Fairfield Center.
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Robert Mikulak

11/11/2015 4:00 a.m.

Fairfield will receive $500,000 for updates to the historic Burr Mansion in Fairfield Center. Updates include essential safety, code and Americans With Disabilities Act access improvements. The current structure serves as both an educational and social center and houses some of the community’s most active social service agencies.

Monroe will receive $500,000 to build a headquarters for the volunteer emergency medical service of Monroe. The Monroe EMS, previously housed temporarily within the fire department complex, has grown to need a dedicated space. The new headquarters will include adequate garages for emergency vehicles, storage for equipment, training facilities and sleeping quarters.

“By partnering with our smaller communities, our state can assist towns with infrastructure projects that will help them grow, remain competitive, attract businesses, and bring added value to residents for years to come,” Malloy said. “These STEAP grants allow us to get funding directly to municipalities to complete projects that make Connecticut a better place to work and live.”

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