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Plans to construct a park linking Hartford’s North End with the Connecticut River could get a boost in the form of nearly $1 million in federal funding.

In a statement released Monday, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., said his request to steer $900,000 to the City of Hartford to support the park’s development has been included in a House transportation, housing and economic development appropriations bill.

East Hartford — With a big boost from the federal government, East Hartford officials expect to buy and renovate the historic Main Street post office as an addition to the public library next door.

U.S. Rep. John Larson announced recently that $600,000 to purchase the building at 850 Main St. was included in a House appropriations bill. Town council Chairman Rich Kehoe said he is fairly confident Congress will approve the funding within the next two months.

EAST HARTFORD — The town is in line to receive some $1.3 million in federal funds to renovate local trails and help purchase more space for the library, should Congress approve a federal appropriations bill.

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, D-1st District, announced in a press release that funds are included in the bill drafted by the Appropriations Committee, which is scheduled for consideration by the House of Representatives next week.