Comprehensive Crumbling Foundation Bill Approved

WFSB / NBC Connecticut — the crisis extends beyond housing to municipal buildings, with a Tolland school and fire department showing foundation defects.’ https://www.wfsb.com/news/tolland-school-found-to-have-a-crumblingfoundation/article_46df7dfe-fe4c-11e8-8563-3b8ea5d4c757.html

Massachusetts homeowner coalition — a parallel effort to Connecticut’s experience is now organizing. Massachusetts residents are beginning to build the kind of advocacy network that took years to develop here. https://www.massracf.com

CFSIC — the Bond Commission is set to release the final $100 million, with an additional $55 million from the Healthy Homes Fund. Program director Maglaras now estimates affected homes closer to 3,700 than the 35,000 once feared.

WSHU — CFSIC reaches 1,000 repaired homes, a significant milestone. Commentary on the scope of remaining work makes clear the program still has far to go. https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2024-10-15/ct-homes-crumbling-foundationsreplaced

CFSIC updates program guidelines — homeowners following the application process should review current rules as the fund refines its procedures. Journal Inquirer — municipal fiscal impact of defective concrete on property tax base. Affected towns are watching their grand lists shrink as assessed values fall. https://www.journalinquirer.com/connecticut_and_region/concrete-hurts-grandlists/article_d86c6f0c-231d-11e9-a8a5-771dc8f0caca.html

CT Insider / Journal Inquirer — hard-hit Tolland receives state funding for municipal building repairs, a reminder that the crisis affects public infrastructure, not only private homes. https://www.ctinsider.com/journalinquirer/article/tolland-state-bond-million-firehouserepairs-18192443.php