Rep. Larry Pemberton

Maddy summaryHB 5189 authorizes the state to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to provide a grant to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Norwich for capital improvements, such as building repairs or upgrades. The funds would be managed by the Department of Economic and Community Development. This is a targeted grant for a specific religious institution in Norwich, not a general funding program. The bill directly affects the church as the recipient of the capital improvement grant.

Maddy summarySB 173 authorizes the state to issue up to $2 million in bonds for a multimodal track on Connecticut Route 117 between Ledyard and the Groton town line. The funds would be provided as a grant to the town of Ledyard through the Department of Economic and Community Development. This infrastructure project aims to create a shared-use path for walking and cycling along that specific route segment.

Maddy summarySB 180 authorizes the state to issue up to $4.6 million in bonds to fund capital improvements at the Integrated Day Charter School in Norwich. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid through the Department of Education for school facility upgrades. This bill directly affects the Integrated Day Charter School, enabling capital projects like building repairs or equipment. It does not alter school operations or student eligibility, focusing solely on physical infrastructure funding. The legislation is a straightforward financial authorization with no broader policy changes beyond the specified grant.

Maddy summarySB 142 authorizes up to $1 million in state bonds to fund an expansion of Ledyard Middle School's cafeteria in Ledyard, Connecticut. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid to the Town of Ledyard through the Department of Education. This directly affects Ledyard Middle School students and staff by creating additional space to accommodate meal service during school hours. The bill does not create new policy but enables specific infrastructure funding for a local school project.

Maddy summarySB 162 authorizes the state to issue up to $14 million in bonds to fund waterline upgrades in Montville Manor, Montville. The funds will be provided as a grant-in-aid to the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority through the Department of Economic and Community Development. This bill directly affects residents of Montville Manor by enabling critical infrastructure improvements to waterlines and connections. The key mechanism is state bond financing, with the grant specifically targeting upgrades in that specific neighborhood. The bill does not alter existing water service regulations or impose new requirements on residents.

Maddy summaryHB 5182 authorizes the state to issue up to $9.2 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for three fire departments in Norwich. The funds will provide a $2 million grant to Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, $1 million to East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department, and $6.2 million to Norwich Fire Department. These grants will cover capital improvements and new equipment acquisition for each organization. The bill directs the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to administer the funding.

Maddy summaryHB 5193 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.8 million in bonds to fund capital improvements at Camp Oakdale in Montville. The funds will be provided as a grant to Montville through the Department of Economic and Community Development for specific facility upgrades at the camp. This bill directly affects Montville residents and Camp Oakdale users by enabling physical improvements to the local facility. The key mechanism is the state bond authorization, with funds flowing to the town for designated capital projects only.

Maddy summaryHB 5181 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.73 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for nine specific community organizations in Norwich. The bill directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to provide grants totaling $100,000 to the First Haitian Baptist Church, $500,000 to the Chestnut Street Playhouse, $720,000 to the Norwich Arts Center, $930,000 to Saint Mary's Church, $500,000 to the Greeneville Congregational Church, $200,000 to Grace Episcopal Church, $200,000 to Evans AME Zion Church, $380,000 to Catholic Charities, and $200,000 to Divine Providence Church. These grants are for physical upgrades like building repairs or renovations, not operational costs. The bill directly affects these Norwich-based nonprofits by providing dedicated capital funding for their facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes up to $500,000 in state bonds to fund improvements and renovations at Castle Church in Norwich. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid through the Department of Economic and Community Development, directly benefiting Castle Church for its facility upgrades. The bill does not create new policy but allocates existing bonding authority for a specific local project.

Maddy summarySB 177 authorizes the state to issue up to $33.5 million in bonds to fund 67% of the construction cost for a new police station in Norwich. The funds would be provided as a grant to the city of Norwich through the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. This bill directly affects Norwich's local government by providing significant state financial support for a specific infrastructure project. The key mechanism is the state bond authorization, with the city responsible for covering the remaining 33% of costs.