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Council agrees to pursue major streetscape grant for Congress and Union Street
Summary
Council approved filing intent-to-apply for a significant streetscape Phase 6 grant (estimated $400,000 federal funds with a $100,000 town match) and will pursue a separate $70,000 design funding agreement requiring a $14,000 town match to advance sidewalks and bridge design work.
Council members discussed two grant filings for streetscape improvements. A larger Phase 6 application for Congress and Union Street was described as the primary priority; one council member said that approval could bring an estimated $400,000 from Federal Highway/DOH with a $100,000 town match. The council agreed to submit the major-phase application rather than competing with a second, smaller lighting request.
The council also reported receipt of a funding agreement for basic design work valued at approximately $70,000, with the town's match noted at $14,000; staff will present that agreement to the town council finance committee on July 15. The mayor said sidewalks will be installed on both sides of Congress (between Mercer and Washington), the fire station parking area will be assessed, and bridge planking and pedestrian crossing operations will be reviewed during design.
