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Board discusses New York Bricks grant; decides to explore application but takes no action
Summary
Councilperson Meg Parascandola outlined the New York Bricks grant (awards $250,000–$15 million; 20% local match), noting the application is due Aug. 15, 2025. Parascandola and Kathy O'Connell will meet with Alison Gaddy to explore a potential application; no formal application was filed at the meeting.
Councilperson Meg Parascandola described the New York Bricks grant program and recommended the Town consider applying for funds that can be used to build or rehabilitate community centers.
Parascandola told the board the program awards grants ranging from $250,000 to $15 million and requires a 20% local match; the state has prioritized underserved communities and the application deadline cited in the record is Aug. 15, 2025. She recommended applying for a second grant in case a prior phase application is unsuccessful. Members discussed budgeting, land acquisition and building plans and agreed Parascandola and Kathy O'Connell would meet with Alison Gaddy to gather more details. The board took no action at the meeting on a formal application.
Parascandola emphasized the competitive nature of the grant and the need to lay out dedicated funding, land and building plans before applying. The board directed preliminary follow‑up rather than committing to an application at this meeting.
