Norwalk to Add Social Worker to Police Department Norwalk plans mirror Stamford’s program that embedded a social worker and launched in May 2021.
‘I Know We’ve Saved Lives’: How Southwest Connecticut Providers Are Working to Meet the Need for Mental Health Services From staffing crisis hotlines to launching new programs, local providers across the region are trying to provide resources for community members in need.
Darien Considers Urgent Assessment Program with New Canaan Darien residents could have access to urgent mental health assessments, if the town decides to participate in a new pilot program with New Canaan.
Westport Board of Finance Advances Plans for Downtown Parking, River Areas The redevelopment of Parker Harding Plaza, Jesup Green, and the Imperial Lot took a step forward this week, thanks to a Board of Finance approval of $400,000 in ARPA funds.
Greenwich ARPA Proposals Move Forward This week, the Board of Estimate and Taxation will be voting on plans to use $31.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Darien RTM Approves American Rescue Plan Act Projects Infrastructure, mental health needs, and health-related items topped the list of projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Westport Board of Finance Approves ARPA Funds to “Jumpstart” Affordable Housing Project The Westport Board of Finance voted unanimously to use $150,000 of American Rescue Plan Act [https://www.coastalconnecticuttimes.com/exploring-westports-arpa-funds/] funds to help jumpstart a potential affordable housing development at 900 Post Road East. The funds will go toward “predevelopment work,” such as drainage and environmental studies and surveys