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Memorial Railway Society to use $25,000 CT Humanities ARPA grant for internet, security and media upgrades
Summary
The Memorial Railway Society announced a $25,000 award from Connecticut Humanities (leftover ARPA funds) to fund online presence, video, security and related projects; a public presentation with a ceremonial check is scheduled for April 12.
Representatives of the Memorial Railway Society reported the group received a $25,000 award from Connecticut Humanities (leftover ARPA funds) to improve the society’s internet presence, YouTube content and security systems. The presenter said the grant was approved based on a submitted list of projects and that the society must complete the work by Dec. 31, 2026.
The society said a public presentation — including a ceremonial oversized check and invited dignitaries — is scheduled for 2 p.m. on April 12 at the museum building; the society is coordinating with a Hartford contact named Sam Secor to manage press and promotion. Commissioners congratulated the society and asked no follow-up questions.
The memorial railway representative said the society will use the funds for several projects and that the group’s presentation on April 12 will highlight the grant; no additional conditions or matching-fund details were provided in the transcript.
