Village of Marathon Announces Public Hearing For CDBG Application – Village Looks to Apply For up to $875,000 in Funds For Handicap Improvements at Peck Memorial Library

The Village of Marathon says they will hold a public hearing regarding the application of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for funds to make handicap improvements at the Peck Memorial Library in the village. The public hearing will take place next Wednesday, October 15th beginning at 7pm at 18 Tannery Street in Marathon.

The village says CDBG provides funding for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities with a principal purpose in benefiting low to moderate income persons. The village will look to apply for up to $860,000 in CDBG funds.

“The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG program, including progress towards beneficiary goals and program objectives, and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG program or proposed project(s) will be received at this time.” According to a public notice by the village.

The Village of Marathon says the location of the upcoming public hearing is accessible to those with disabilities. Written comments will also be accepted to the village until October 29th at noon. Those may be sent to Mayor Scott Chamberlin, 18 Tannery Street, Marathon, NY 13803.