Press Release from Senate Republican Office

On June 7, two East Haven lawmakers, State Senator Paul Cicarella and State Representative Joe Zullo, applauded the State Bond Commission's approval of $43,000 of grant-in-aid funding for Hagaman Memorial Library to replace the building’s cooling system.

Following the Bond Commission’s approval, the funds can now be allocated.

“Thank you to the legislature for authorizing this funding and to the Bond Commission and Governor Lamont for their approval. This aid will greatly enhance the comfort and safety for East Haven residents using the library's many services,” said Cicarella and Zullo in a combined statement. “It's particularly beneficial for our vulnerable residents who rely on the library as a cooling center on hot summer days. Our public library is a community cornerstone, and a viable cooling system plays a significant role in this.”

The state funding is part of a larger agenda which includes similar projects across Connecticut affecting economic development, public safety, transportation, and more.