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Town manager reports EV grant, train-station timeline and launches food pantry webpage
Summary
Town staff reported they are close to securing a grant-funded electric vehicle for operations, expect the South Shore train station to open by the end of March, and launched a verified local food pantry webpage for residents.
The town manager reported at the Feb. 19 meeting that staff expect to finalize a grant that will cover about 75% of the cost of an electric Silverado pickup for the director of operations, calling the award likely within a week. The manager also said INDOT had contacted staff about resurfacing bids and that the South Shore train station in town is aiming for a grand opening near the end of March.
Staff announced a new webpage listing verified local food pantries, with contact numbers and hours vetted by town staff. The town manager provided the webpage URL and said the list will be updated as new information arrives. Staff asked residents to use the site to find services or to provide updated information.
During redevelopment business, non-voting advisor Luis Talent of the Lake Central School Board introduced incoming superintendent Sarah Castanada and praised outgoing Dr. Barco for his 16 years of service. Talent offered to coordinate a future visit by the new superintendent after she assumes the role on July 1.
Why this matters: the EV procurement and grant reduce fleet emissions and operating costs; the train-station opening will change local transit access; and the food pantry directory centralizes verified social-service contacts for residents in need.
Next steps: staff to finalize the EV grant paperwork, coordinate the train-station opening date with South Shore authorities, and continue updating the food pantry webpage.
