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Saco council confirms Economic Development Commission as CDBG advisory body and accepts $100,000 grant for manufacturing jobs
Summary
The City Council on Jan. 6 appointed the Economic Development Commission to serve as the Community Development Block Grant advisory committee, adopted required CDBG Phase 2 exhibits, and approved a resolution accepting $100,000 for a manufacturing equipment purchase tied to 20 full‑time jobs.
Councilor Johnston moved that the City Council confirm the mayor's appointment of the Economic Development Commission to serve as the Community Development Advisory Committee for the Community Development Block Grant program and adopt the Phase 2 materials required by the grant program. The motion passed on roll call, 7-0.
The action clears required procedural steps so the city may accept a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award for an economic development project. Councilor Johnston said the grant was submitted on…
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