Putney Selectboard backs support letter for Putney Community Center grant application

Putney Selectboard · November 5, 2025

Summary

At its Nov. 5 special meeting the Selectboard voted to support the Putney Community Center's Building Communities Grant application for building repairs and authorized the chair to sign a support letter; the grant seeks a 1:1 match up to $25,000, with matching funds from the center.

At the Nov. 5 special meeting the Putney Selectboard approved a support letter for the Putney Community Center’s application to the State of Vermont’s Building Communities Grant program and authorized the Selectboard chair to sign the letter.

Town Manager Karen Astley introduced Christine Couturier, representing the Putney Community Center, who described capital needs including foundation and drainage work. The application seeks a 1:1 match of eligible costs, up to $25,000, with the Putney Community Center providing matching funds.

Aileen Tulloch moved to support the application and authorize the chair to sign the accompanying letter; Rebecca "Bex" Slattery seconded and the motion passed. The board took no further action beyond approving the support letter.

The vote means the Selectboard will provide a formal endorsement for the center’s grant application; the center must supply matching funds from its own resources if awarded the grant.

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