Leading the Bristol delegation, State Representative Cara Pavalock (R-77) announced she, along with State Representative Whit Betts (R-78) and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31), have secured a $260,000 grant for improvements and renovations to the Engine Company 5 firehouse. The upgrades to the property on Mix Street will include electrical and plumbing improvements and facilities for female firefighters. The State Bond Commission announced this award as part of a round of grants and loans that will be awarded to urban development projects across the state. “I am encouraged that this grant will be used to invest in Bristol’s public safety through necessary upgrades at the Engine 5 firehouse,” said Pavalock, according to a press release from the Republicans. “Our female firefighters deserve to work in a firehouse that provides for their safety and needs, and this grant does just that. I thank the governor, Republican leadership and all of those involved in this grant process for improving the lives of these women who serve in public safety. This is a step forward in ensuring that those who protect the lives and property of the citizens of Bristol have the adequate facilities in which to work.” Betts said, according to the […]
Leading the Bristol delegation, State Representative Cara Pavalock (R-77) announced she, along with State Representative Whit Betts (R-78) and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31), have secured a $260,000 grant for improvements and renovations to the Engine Company 5 firehouse. The upgrades to the property on Mix Street will include electrical and plumbing improvements and facilities for female firefighters. The State Bond Commission announced this award as part of a round of grants and loans that will be awarded to urban development projects across the state. “I am encouraged that this grant will be used to invest in Bristol’s public safety through necessary upgrades at the Engine 5 firehouse,” said Pavalock, according to a press release from the Republicans. “Our female firefighters deserve to work in a firehouse that provides for their safety and needs, and this grant does just that. I thank the governor, Republican leadership and all of those involved in this grant process for improving the lives of these women who serve in public safety. This is a step forward in ensuring that those who protect the lives and property of the citizens of Bristol have the adequate facilities in which to work.” Betts said, according to the […]