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Council backs applying for AARP walking‑path grant for seniors; seeks quick turnaround
Summary
Tenafly council agreed to apply for an AARP grant to build a one‑mile walking path that benefits seniors and the broader community; council set an internal March 4 deadline for submission and discussed cost estimates and engineer involvement.
Council members discussed applying for an AARP grant to fund a walking path and benches aimed at improving access for seniors. Council members said the borough qualified for the designation that permits applications and urged staff to avoid missing the deadline; "The grant is due March 4," a council member said during the meeting.
Council debated the scope and likely request amount. One council member said they were considering a $30,000 request for a small project but noted the grant program offers larger tiers up to $300,000. Staff said engineers must supply cost estimates for the application and suggested using a grant writer or Millennium to prepare paperwork, but cautioned that previous submissions had been returned for incomplete financial documentation. Members instructed staff to prepare estimates and to aim for a March 4 submission.
