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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. ....
NORWICH For businesses in the Rose City, an opportunity to get some help is coming soon. Beginning the first week of February, businesses in Norwich will be able to apply for part of the Community Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Office Small Business Assistance funds. The City of Norwich’s Development Office will be distributing the money to businesses in the city as a part of the second round of CDBG-CV funding. There is a total of $219,569 available in funding for COVID-19 relief, and a business approved for the grant could receive up to $10,000. The money is expected to have a 30-day turnaround. ....
Published January 15. 2021 8:09AM Jan Tormay, Special to The Times The Unitarian-Universalist Church of Norwich has donated $30,000 to Norwich Human Services. The two-part gift has been “earmarked to help people who fell between the cracks.who had emergency or desperate needs that could not be met through standard forms of assistance,” church spokesperson Wayne Silver stated in a December email. A donation of $15,000 was made during the summer; another $15,000 contribution was made in November. “We were just blown away because I know what a small group of people they are and I think it’s such a huge amount to give us to help Norwich residents. I was just really, really impressed,” said Norwich Human Services Director Lee-Ann Gomes during a telephone interview. ....