West Hartford has been awarded nearly $900,000 in state Brownfield grants to clean up two vacant properties, paving the way for a new housing development and the expansion of a local theater.

West Hartford was awarded a $688,000 Brownfield grant for 579 New Park Ave. where 70 housing units will be constructed. Photo by Mia Jaworski.

By Mia Jaworski

Officials, including Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, were in West Hartford on Wednesday morning to celebrate the awarding of two Brownfield remediation grants applied for by the town, totaling nearly $900,000, that will be split between two locations.

The awarding of the grants was first announced in June .

Hexagon New Park LLC, led by Elmwood natives Tommy and Jason Li, will receive $688,000 for demolition and remediation of 579 New Park Avenu

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