Rep. Kevin Ryan

Maddy summarySB 916 authorizes the state to issue up to $1.95 million in bonds to fund physical upgrades at Montville's Town Hall and Senior Center. The funds, administered through the Department of Economic and Community Development, will provide a grant to Montville for specific repairs including roof replacement, boiler replacement, and brick repointing. This bill directly affects Montville residents who use these public facilities, as the town will receive state funding for necessary infrastructure improvements. The bill focuses solely on enabling the financial mechanism for these facility upgrades, with no broader policy changes or new regulations.

Maddy summarySB 917 authorizes the state to issue up to $2.5 million in bonds to fund a ladder truck for Montville Fire Company No. 1. The funds would be provided as a grant to the town of Montville through the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. This bill directly affects Montville Fire Company No. 1 by enabling the purchase of new firefighting equipment, with the state covering the cost via bond issuance. The legislation is procedural, focusing solely on authorizing specific funding for equipment procurement.

Maddy summarySB 914 authorizes the state to issue up to $350,000 in bonds to fund environmental cleanup and structural stabilization at a specific site. The bill directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to use the bond proceeds for remediating a contaminated "brownfield" property and stabilizing a building located at 14 Bridge Street in Montville. This legislation directly affects the Town of Montville and the property at 14 Bridge Street by providing state funding for cleanup and safety improvements. The key mechanism is the state bond authorization, with funds dedicated solely to these two specific site remediation tasks.

Maddy summarySB 950 authorizes the state to issue up to $4.6 million in bonds to fund a grant-in-aid for the Integrated Day Charter School in Norwich. The bond proceeds would be provided by the Department of Education directly to the school for its operations. This bill specifically affects the Norwich charter school by providing dedicated state funding through bond financing, without altering existing school governance or curriculum requirements. The funding mechanism is a one-time grant authorization under state bond procedures.

Maddy summarySB 939 authorizes the state to issue up to $250,000 in bonds to fund a planning grant for the town of Ledyard. The grant will support Ledyard in developing a plan and study specifically for its parks and a potential community center. This bill directly affects Ledyard town officials and residents by providing resources for future community facility planning, with no construction funds or policy changes included.

Maddy summarySB 941 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund a cafeteria expansion at Ledyard Middle School in Ledyard. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid to the Town of Ledyard to address space limitations during student meal times. This bill directly affects Ledyard Middle School students, staff, and the town's school infrastructure. It is a straightforward funding authorization with no policy changes beyond the specified construction project.

Maddy summarySB 947 authorizes up to $250,000 in state bonds to fund a planning grant for the Norwich side of the former Norwich State Hospital property. The grant, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development, will be provided to the Norwich Community Development Corporation to assess remediation needs and potential future uses of the site. This bill directly supports local planning efforts for the property but does not fund actual development or remediation work.

Maddy summarySB 937 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund the expansion of Ledyard's Bill Library. The proceeds will be provided as a grant to Ledyard Town through the Department of Economic and Community Development. This bill directly affects Ledyard residents by providing funding for a local library facility upgrade, with no changes to state law or new regulations. It is a straightforward funding authorization for a specific municipal project.

Maddy summarySB 940 authorizes the state to issue up to $750,000 in bonds to fund the cleanup of a contaminated garage site in Ledyard. The funds would be managed by the Department of Economic and Community Development for brownfield remediation, directly affecting the Ledyard property owner and local environment. The bill uses existing state bond authority under Section 3-20 of the general statutes to finance this specific cleanup project. It does not create new taxes or alter broader environmental regulations. The bill’s sole purpose is to provide targeted funding for this single contaminated site.

Maddy summarySB 936 authorizes the state to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to fund accessibility improvements and cleanup at Ledyard's town green. The funds would be provided as a grant from the Department of Economic and Community Development directly to the town of Ledyard. This bill directly affects Ledyard residents and visitors by making the central public space more accessible for people with disabilities and improving its overall condition. The key mechanism is state bond financing channeled through a state department to the local town for specific public space upgrades.