WATERTOWN â Following months of financial hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic nearly a year ago, north country localities will receive more than $100 million in federal funding contained in the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill.
The U.S. Senate passed the measure Saturday and the House is also expected to approve it this week, with President Joseph R. Biden then expected to sign the legislation before Sunday.
The city of Watertown will receive the largest funding allocation in the north country with $22.95 million in federal aid.
âThis is great news that weâll be getting funding,â City Manager Kenneth A. Mix said Monday upon learning of the funding. âWeâll have to see what it can be used for and how much it helps us.â
Friday, January 29, 2021 - 5:15 pm
Marjorie RockWATERTOWN The Rock Charitable Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded nearly $100,000 to six nonprofit organizations in St. Lawrence County to preserve and maintain churches and cemeteries in the region.
The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mary, Canton, received a $35,000 grant to support the first phase in its campaign to restore and protect its historic structure and property. Funding will support repairs to the bell tower, statue, trim, and foundation.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Massena, received a $23,775 grant to restore exterior brickwork and repair windows and landscaping. Deteriorating brick in areas on the east side of the church will be replaced along with other repairs.