Summary
The town already has $500,000 plus $21,000 for phase two and just applied for another $519,000 in federal LWCF grant money to cut construction costs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could save taxpayers $519,000 on phase-two construction if awarded.
Everyone who uses Heritage Park and town parks programs.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Oct 19, 2026
The town has $1.35 million in grants for Phase II — playground, shelters, kayak launch and more — but only needs $67,500 of its own money. Even so, with cash tight, the board tabled acceptance until the state's Local Government Commission coach weighs in.
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 20, 2026
The board committed $133,807 to chase a PARTF grant for Heritage Park Phase Two, using grant money to match grant money and shrink the town's $684,000 obligation — but Commissioner Hamilton pressed on whether work stops when funding gaps remain.
Board of Commissioners (Special) - Mar 26, 2026
The town has secured about $1 million in grants toward a $1.7 million Phase Two construction and is asking lawmakers for the remaining $700,000. Construction is nearly ready to begin.
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Mar 2, 2026
The town already has $500,000 plus $21,000 for phase two and just applied for another $519,000 in federal LWCF grant money to cut construction costs.
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