Richmondville Receives 1 Million Grant

RICHMONDVILLE — Representative Elise Stefanik announced a number of grants for local communities this week. This included $1 million for the Town of Richmondville to improve the current aging and failing wastewater treatment system and provide for the safe disposal of wastewater.

"Our sewer project planning started four years ago," said Town of Richmondville Supervisor Jeff Haslun. "The Town of Richmondville previously has been awarded three grants, an Enhanced WIIA grant through Environmental Facilities Corporation, an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the Environmental Facilities Corporation, and a Schoharie County ARPA award. Our project is expected to start construction this spring and with this additional funding support it will help minimize any debt service that those citizens will have to pay, which when the Town of Richmondville did an income survey, it revealed that 76% of the residents were of low to moderate income with a median household income of $40,601. The Town of Richmondville thanks the efforts of our sponsors, Rep. Elise Stefanik and Sen. Charles Schumer."

“I’m proud to have secured more than $17 million in federal funding for critical projects that will strengthen North Country innovation, protect public health, and keep our communities safe. From supporting cutting-edge biotechnology research at the Trudeau Institute, to upgrading aging wastewater systems in Upstate towns that have waited decades for relief, these investments will deliver real results to New York's 21st District. This funding will also improve access to clean, reliable drinking water and enhance Northern Border security and maritime safety on Lake Champlain. Throughout my time in Congress, I have delivered significant results and nearly $1 billion in federal funds, and that work will continue this year," said Stefanik.