Beacon gets $198K for sidewalks

Dutchess County on Wednesday (Sept. 25) announced $2.8 million in grants for 20 projects, including $198,000 for the West Center Street sidewalk in Beacon.

The funding was provided by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to support projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

The Beacon money will be used to replace 665 linear feet of sidewalk with a 5-foot-wide walkway that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act between South Avenue and the Recreation Center.

Fareground Inc., based in Beacon, also received $14,250 for its program that provides monthly grocery delivery to isolated seniors in southern Dutchess County.

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