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Dunkirk wins $1.6 million state grant for Memorial Park amphitheater; veterans raise site concerns
Summary
City officials said a $1.6 million state grant will fund an amphitheater and waterfront improvements at Memorial Park. Veterans and residents urged officials to protect memorials and asked that the amphitheater site be reconsidered.
City of Dunkirk officials announced the city received a $1,600,000 state grant to build an amphitheater and related improvements at Memorial Park, drawing public concern over placement near veterans’ monuments.
The grant, awarded as part of state capital and placemaking funding for regional projects, will fund an amphitheater, a welcome center, restrooms, storage and waterfront improvements including seawall repairs, improved trails, lighting and security cameras, city economic development staff said. Vince, an economic development staff member, told the council the award is separate from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and was included in the local strategic investment plan after public input.
The funding mattered to speakers during the meeting…
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