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Swanton's village trustees are seeking $384,977 to unlock a transformative $1.6 million federal grant for downtown projects—will the town step up to support the future?

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Village asks town for roughly $384,977 commitment to unlock $1.6M Northern Borders grant
Trustees outlined four downtown transformation projects and said a Northern Borders Regional Commission award could add $1.6M; they asked the town to help fill a match gap (trustees cited a $384,977 request and said the overall shortfall would shrink to about $74,203 with NBRC funds).
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November 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Swanton Village is on the brink of a transportation overhaul, but they need your help to secure $384,977 to keep the full project on track!

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Swanton faces $384,977 match shortfall for downtown transportation projects; town asked to consider help
Village staff presented a Transportation Transformation package of four projects and said the Village has committed $357,056 but still needs an additional $384,977 to fund a $742,033 grant match; trustees were given three options including dropping Canada Street work and reducing federal awards.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:38 AM