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Town reports $122,451 in RareGrants disbursed to Main Street businesses; $30,000 pitch competition set for September
Summary
Staff said the RareGrants program has distributed $122,451.39 to local businesses (with $27,289.87 approved and roughly $284,704 remaining) and announced a $30,000 pitch competition on Sept. 18 plus a $5,000 CHFA‑backed kids pitch contest.
A staff marketing update described progress in the RareGrants program: "We have dispersed $122,451.39 to businesses," staff said, and an additional $27,289.87 has been approved, bringing current committed disbursements to $149,741.26. The staff member said roughly $284,704.09 remains available to fund more local business grants through the program.
Staff also previewed a pitch competition scheduled for Sept. 18 that will award $30,000 total (1st place $15,000; 2nd $10,000; 3rd $5,000) and a kids pitch competition funded by a $5,000 CHFA grant (prizes $2,500/$1,500/$1,000). Recipients so far include local lodging and service businesses; staff encouraged other Main Street businesses to apply before funds are exhausted.
