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Bond Commission to OK Juvenile Training School Expansion

The project expands the school campus space to 14,000 square feet and will create or retain 119 construction-related jobs.

 

State Representative Gail K. Hamm (D-East Hampton, Middletown) welcomes the State Bond Commission’s expected approval of funding for the expansion and renovation of the in Middletown. The $7.2 million project is scheduled to be on the agenda when the commission meets on March 30.

“A project of this magnitude means there were quite a few people helping make it happen,” said Rep. Hamm. “I want to thank Governor Malloy and the members of the Bond Commission for their commitment to this project that I have supported and fought for through the years.”

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The renovations at the Connecticut Juvenile Training School are to accommodate the inclusion of boys 16 and 17 years of age within the juvenile court with respect to criminal matters. Rep. Hamm was instrumental in working for the separation of younger age juveniles from older juveniles.

The project expands the school campus space to 14,000 square feet and will create or retain 119 construction-related jobs.

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