The Unicoi Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve an amendment to the 2023-24 fiscal year budget.
The budget amendment included the addition of a $249,100 HOME Program grant which will assist low-income individuals in making necessary repairs to their homes. The amendment also included the addition of a Safety Partners grant in the amount of $800 to purchase a bulletproof vest for the Unicoi Police Department. The town will provide a 50% match for that grant.
Community members gathered at the Unicoi Volunteer Fire Department in the Town of Unicoi to witness the first-ever ceremony to swear in leaders of the UVFD.