March 15, 2010

REP. BUTLER ANNOUNCES STATE ROAD FUNDING FOR WATERBURY

State Representative Larry Butler, who represents Waterbury in the Connecticut General Assembly, said state aid that funds local paving projects and road repairs is expected to be approved when the State Bond Commission meets March 16.

Butler, a member of the Legislature's Bonding Committee, said Waterbury can anticipate receiving $539,308, about the same level as last year, within 30 days after the Bond Commission acts Tuesday.

"These funds help stabilize local property taxes and put people to work on projects that need to be done," Butler said. "Though these important grants are coming later than expected this year, I am glad they are finally being released."

Also known as TAR, Town Aid for Roads grants are generally released in January and July each year. However, due to the state budget deficit, Governor Rell proposed borrowing to pay for this year's road funds via bonding instead of the traditional method of issuing grants as part of the state operating budget.

Rep. Butler also serves as Vice-chair of the Housing Committee and is on the Human Services Committee.