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Select Board gives conditional support to small Reimagine Johnson grant using town tax ID
Summary
The board conditionally approved support for a sub‑$1,000 grant application from the Johnson Hill Committee that would be processed using the town's tax ID, asking that the actual grant paperwork be presented before any funds are managed by town staff.
The Johnson Select Board voted to support a small community grant application proposed by the Johnson Hill Committee, with the caveat that the committee provide the full grant documents before any funds are routed through town accounts. The request would use the town's tax identification number to access a grant of less than $1,000 intended for community meals and related activities.
Tom explained the committee is part of the town's recovery plan and that earlier board authorization of the "Reimagine Johnson" process supports moving the application forward. The Chair raised concerns about using the town's tax ID for groups not formally appointed by the town and warned about the optics of funneling federal funds through town accounts: "If we support this one, to me, it's not fair and kinda cherry picking," the Chair said. Board members ultimately voted to support the application in principle but directed that Rosemary or staff must receive and review the grant packet and procurement documentation before any funds are expended.
