March 16, 2010

REPS. ROJAS AND KEHOE ANNOUNCE RELEASE
OF STATE MONEY FOR GLASTONBURY ROADS

State Reps. Jason Rojas and Thomas Kehoe (D-Glastonbury) announced that the State Bond Commission has released millions in state aid for road repairs, including $229,091 for Glastonbury.

Town Aid Road (TAR) funds are typically released in January but were held back by the governor. The money, which was released today, is expected to be given to Glastonbury in about a month.

"I am pleased to see this vital funding finally being released," Kehoe said. "These grants help our town with job opportunities and much needed economic activity."

Rep. Rojas, whose 9th Assembly District includes parts of Glastonbury, East Hartford and Manchester, noted that Glastonbury had already budgeted for the funding.

"Towns have been counting on this funding and I'm pleased that the governor has finally agreed to release it," Rep. Rojas said.

Rep. Rojas is a member of the legislature's Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee and the Planning and Development Committee.

Rep. Kehoe represents the 31st Assembly District, which includes Glastonbury, serves as vice-chairman of the Transportation Committee and is a member of the Environment and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committees.