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Highlands announces nearly $5 million in wastewater principal‑forgiveness; playground work moving forward

Highlands Town Board of Commissioners · April 17, 2026

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Town Manager Josh announced the town received $4,977,388 in Helene relief wastewater funding as principal forgiveness; staff said construction will take time and playground equipment lead times are three to four months.

Town Manager Josh announced April 16 that Highlands was approved for $4,977,388 in Helene relief funding for wastewater projects; the award is structured as principal forgiveness.

Josh recognized Gerard Brewer as the town's new public works director and said the wastewater projects are likely to take a couple of years before construction begins due to planning and procurement timelines. He also said the town is moving forward with playground upgrades: most equipment has a three‑to‑four‑month lead time from order, and site work scheduling is being coordinated with local contractors.

The board received the update and thanked staff; no formal vote was required for the report. Josh asked residents with questions about pickup events and white‑goods removal to call town hall for scheduling.