Politics & Government
Take Comfort--Stony Creek To Get Indoor Restrooms
Gov. Malloy came to Branford to announce a STEAP grant that will add comfort facilities to the Stony Creek beach area.
If you've ever enjoyed the day at Stony Creek, one thing you may have noticed was the lack of facilities at the Branford town beach.
That will change, however, as Gov. Malloy was in town to announce a $500,000 STEAP grant awarded to the town of Branford in order to acquire the post office building and add public facilities.
The crowd gathered to watch the announcement cheered as First Selectman Unk DaRos joked that they were looking forward to getting rid of the "torture chambers," pointing to the four portapotties that overlook the picturesque Stony Creek Beach.
Though there is not an official timeframe for the completion of the project DaRos said that he is hoping the facilities will be in place by Memorial Day 2014.
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Here's more on the project from a press release from Gov. Malloy's office:
$500,000 to acquire property at 202 Thimble Island Road (in the Stony Creek section of Branford) to serve as a municipal facility with public restrooms. Located directly across from the town beach, the existing structure will be modified to accommodate town employees and serve the needs of visitors, tourists and water-based industries. It can also serve as an information center for both town and commercial services and programs and will serve as an operations base for the lifeguards assigned to the public beach. The town intends to keep the current tenant, the Stony Creek Post Office.
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“This vitally important project will improve the experience of local residents and visitors coming to see the town beach or beautiful downtown Stony Creek,” State Senator Ed Meyer (D-Guilford) said. “I want to extend my thanks to Governor Malloy for supporting this grant, which will help better town services and make Branford an even more attractive place to visit, thereby boosting our local economy.”
“I am very appreciative of Governor Malloy’s support for $500,000 in STEAP funding for permanent public restrooms in the heart of Stony Creek,” State Representative Pat Widlitz (D-Branford, Guilford) said. “This will certainly enhance the experience for tourists to visit this scenic area and most of all for Branford's residents to enjoy the beach, park, restaurants and marine facilities.”
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“For too many years, this most picturesque harbor village has been forced to greet residents and growing numbers of visitors with an off-putting clutter of portable potties lined up like unsightly sentries,” State Representative Lonnie Reed (D-Branford) said. “They detract from some of the most breathtaking views imaginable and from the whole family-friendly Stony Creek experience. This state grant will help us build an attractive, convenient comfort station to support robust tourism and village commerce, enhancing both our economy and our quality of life. I want to thank the Governor for supporting Branford’s grant application and for once again delivering such good news in person.”
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