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Committee notes MERP is a reimbursement grant and seeks clarity on Dec. 31, 2026 completion deadline
Summary
The committee recorded that MERP is a reimbursement grant requiring the town to front costs; members noted uncertainty whether the Dec. 31, 2026 completion requirement refers to spending or completing reimbursement paperwork.
Committee minutes from Jan. 13 state that MERP is a reimbursement grant, meaning the town must pay project costs upfront and later request reimbursement. Members discussed the financial implications of that structure and the town’s cash-flow exposure if contractors bill before reimbursements arrive.
The minutes note the grant is required to be "completed by December 31, 2026," but committee members said it was unclear whether that completion date means the town must incur expenses by that date or whether the reimbursement claim itself must be finalized by then. The committee did not resolve the point on Jan. 13 and flagged the timing question for follow-up during procurement and budgeting conversations with the selectboard.
