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SHELBURNE The town is seeking the public’s input to choose the species of 14 trees that will be planted this fall as part of the Bridge Street reconstruction project.The trees will replace 11 trees and two stumps that are being removed from Bridge. ....
Info session to cover upcoming Bridge Street reconstruction in Shelburne Falls An informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the first phase of reconstruction on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls, pictured, which is slated to begin the week of May 17. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Published: 5/9/2021 4:00:33 PM SHELBURNE FALLS An informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday morning to discuss the first phase of Bridge Street reconstruction, which is slated to begin the week of May 17. The project involves repairs to Bridge Street from the Iron Bridge to roughly Baker Avenue. It is being funded by a Community Development Block Grant and a $10,000 contribution from the Shelburne Falls Fire District, according to Linda Overing of Breezeway Farm Consulting, who is managing the $787,832 grant. ....
Region receives delayed community development grants Businesses on Main Street in Greenfield. The city received $825,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Published: 3/4/2021 7:04:31 PM Towns across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region have received their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards, and plan to use them for everything from small infrastructure projects and housing rehabilitation efforts to helping social service agencies and food pantries. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the most recent round of awards, informing 41 cities and towns seven in Franklin County and Athol that there was $34 million in federal funding to share. The eight communities in this area received nearly $5.3 million. ....
Region receives delayed community development grants Athol Center as seen from Bears Den Road. Staff File Photo/Paul Franz Modified: 3/5/2021 1:31:01 PM Towns across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region have received their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards, and plan to use them for everything from small infrastructure projects and housing rehabilitation efforts, to helping social service agencies and food pantries. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the most recent round of awards, informing 41 cities and towns seven in Franklin County and Athol that there was $34 million in federal funding to share. The eight communities in this area received nearly $5.3 million. ....