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Commissioners approve $326,002.50 TIF grant for Joe Merry Riders groomers, add annual financial reporting requirement
Summary
The TIF committee recommended, and commissioners approved, full funding for the Joe Merry Riders' request to replace two trail groomers serving 146 miles of trails in the county's unorganized territory. The award includes a requirement for annual financial reports and a recommended three-year reporting period for large grants.
The Penobscot County Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 25 to approve a $326,002.50 grant to the Joe Merry Riders snowmobile club to buy two groomers and associated drags and equipment used to maintain 146 miles of trails entirely within the county's unorganized territory (UT).
Why it matters: Commissioners and the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) committee said the investment will replace aging equipment, improve trail maintenance and safety, and support tourism and interregional trail connections that link Greenville and Millinocket.
What the grant covers and funding details - Project total: $362,000 (club contribution and other financing were presented); the Joe Merry Riders…
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