Norwich — Human services programs, plans to develop a heritage park at the historic Uncas Leap site, funding for arts and affordable housing, along with economic development and a boost to community policing are included in the first half of the city's anticipated nearly $30 million federal COVID-19 relief funds.
City Manager John Salomone presented his proposal to the City Council on Tuesday for spending nearly $10 million of the first $14.6 million in funding — $10.65 million directly to the city from the American Rescue Plan and another $3.76 million in the city’s portion of funds allocated to New London County.
The city expects to receive another $14.6 million in May 2022 under the same guidelines.