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Stafford EDC approves $7 million umbrella for expanded 2025 street-repair program over objections
Summary
The Stafford Economic Development Corporation voted 4–1 on Oct. 28 to create a $7,000,000 umbrella for an expanded 2025 street‑repair program, with funds to be encumbered only as individual street projects and contracts are approved.
The Stafford Economic Development Corporation voted 4–1 on Oct. 28 to approve a resolution establishing a consolidated $7,000,000 program to fund selected street repairs and related infrastructure improvements.
Supporters said the umbrella approach will let the corporation assemble one project authorization and then bring individual streets or contract requests back to the board for approval and encumbrance as the work is needed. ‘‘The 7,000,000, we would only fund that as we needed it,’’ a board member said during the meeting.
Opponents warned the action risks using SEDC restricted funds for maintenance and…
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