Gary Franks: “Yesterday was a historic day for my hometown of Waterbury, CT. It marked the groundbreaking of the Brass Mill Center…”

“Yesterday was a historic day for my hometown of Waterbury, CT. It marked the groundbreaking of the Brass Mill Center Mall, the soon to be home of the second largest mall in New England. Having worked at this location along with my father and other relatives when it was the Scovill Manufacturing Co. more than 20 years ago, I have a sentimental attachment to the site. But more important, thanks to the millions of dollars from the Federal Government, approved in the 103d Congress for the environmental cleanup of the site, it is now becoming a reality. The mall will have a significant impact on revitalizing the downtown area, while producing more than a thousand new much needed jobs. This has been a classic example, Mr. Speaker, of how the local, State and Federal governments can work hand-in-hand with private industry. I look forward to the fall 1997 grand opening.”