Tannersville Invites Volunteers to Shape Downtown Revitalization Fund

TANNERSVILLE — The Village of Tannersville announced an open call for volunteers to join the Downtown Revitalization Fund Selection Committee. This committee will be crucial in implementing the project selection process and making funding decisions for the Tannersville Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). 

The Village seeks enthusiastic individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds to contribute to this significant community effort.

According to the press release, the committee aims to bring together diverse individuals with relevant experience. Notably, the committee cannot include elected officials or those who may have conflicts of interest. The Village encourages individuals with expertise in grants, finances, building/planning, construction, engineering, environmental studies, historic preservation, economic development, business, and community sense of place to apply, though such experience is not mandatory.

To better understand the responsibilities and criteria of the project selection committee, interested parties can refer to the DRI Administrative Plan, available at https://tannersvilleny.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/downtownfund-admin-plan-and-budget.pdf

The Tannersville Downtown Fund Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is a comprehensive program to rejuvenate the community. Detailed information about the initiative, including its process, documents, and Strategic Investment Plan, can be found at https://tannersvilleny.org/tannersvilledri/tannersville-downtown-revitalization-initiative-dri-documents-resources/

Individuals interested in serving on the committee must submit letters of interest to voffice@hvc.rr.com by Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Additionally, prospective committee members are urged to attend the Downtown Fund Informational Session on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Tannersville Village Hall. The letters of interest should include information about the applicant's area of expertise, qualifications, and background that may be relevant to serving on the selection committee.

For further inquiries and additional information, please get in touch with voffice@hvc.rr.com or Devin Bulger of Labella Associates, the consultant for the Downtown Revitalization Fund, at dbulger@labellapc.com