(Middletown, NY)-Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) is pleased to announce that he has secured a $50,000 grant for the Town of Liberty, to use towards several remediation projects at Town Hall. The grant was secured through the State Municipal Grant Program, money for which was appropriated in the 2015-2016 State Budget. Part of the grant money will go towards constructing a drain system around Town Hall to prevent groundwater from entering the basement. Remaining funds will used to install gutters and downspouts and remove and replace any flooring and wall paneling in the basement and courtroom areas.

“I am pleased that this grant money will be used for necessary improvements at Town Hall,” said Senator Bonacic.  “Not only will this project save the local taxpayer’ money, it will provide residents an environmentally friendly Town Hall.”

Said Town of Liberty Supervisor Charlie Barbuti, “The Town of Liberty is very thankful to receive these much needed funds to improve our historic Town Hall.”