The town council of the said Town of Middletown is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to accept and use in connection with the construction of the sewerage works and sewers authorized by this chapter [this article] any funds from the United States of America or from this state or aid in any form under any and all acts and joint resolutions of congress and any and all laws of this state already enacted or which may be enacted and upon such terms and conditions as may be required by the proper federal or state authorities. (P.L. 1958, ch. 138, § 1.)