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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.
“Oh, they are so frustrated. We feel their frustration, said Olsen. These systems are not senior user-friendly.”
Right now in Connecticut, people can sign up for the vaccine in several ways. But all sign-up options require either a phone or internet. Olsen said that many people in their community do not have access to either. We are always here to help our seniors. It has really been something we just want to help with, but there is only so much we can do, said Olsen.
Olsen said that she has had success getting people appointments. Others can be more difficult because of medical information.