New Britain Legislators Celebrate $500,000 Award for Trinity-On-Main

New Britain’s state legislative delegation, Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Iris Sanchez D-25), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-22) say they are proud to have secured an award $500,000 in funding for the venerable Trinity-on-Main arts venue in Downtown New Britain.

“Trinity on Main is a true New Britain landmark,” the delegation says, “and it exists today because our community refused to let it be torn down. This $500,000 will go directly toward the repairs that keep the building safe and open, from fixing roof leaks and replacing aging boilers to upgrading electrical, HVAC, and exit signage. Investing in Trinity on Main is investing in the arts, education, and community life of Central Connecticut, and we are proud to have secured this funding.”

The office of Sen Lopes said that, “The funding will be used to help with roof leaks, replacing steam pipes and exit signs in the basement and theater, replacing the annex boiler and repairing the steam boiler in the basement, electrical work, HVAC repairs, and other smaller projects to help maintain the safety of the Theater.”

Formerly the Trinity United Methodist Church, after the congregation was unable to meet expenses, the stone church gracing Main Street was to be demolished. The New Britain legislative delegation said that, “This led to a community effort to save the New Britain landmark. It is now known as Trinity on Main and its goal is to create a much-needed cultural center for Central Connecticut for arts, community and education.”