Town Administrator Joe Lobello briefed the Code Enforcement Board Dec. 4 on the Town’s application for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), seeking up to $400,000 for design and site improvements at Memorial Park.

Lobello described the grant as a 50/50 match and said the town’s consultant believes the project has a strong chance of being awarded; the town will know by mid‑summer 2026. He emphasized the materials being submitted are conceptual design master plans rather than construction drawings and noted the town can use up to 15% of grant funds for final construction drawings if the grant is awarded.

Board members asked whether proposed improvements would affect the holiday flag display and the location of a community Christmas tree; Lobello said the concepts focus on the waterfront side of the park and that some items, such as continuing the walkway and the pavilion improvements, are priorities but exact scope will depend on grant awards and available matching funds.

The presentation was informational only; Lobello said the town seeks community support to strengthen the application and will pursue required follow-up if awarded.