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This particular grant is being administered by DASY (Dormitory Authority State of New
York). They have allowed the Town to change its use of the project funding. The boat
washing station will be built at the Town Boat Launch. (Continued next page)
Community Bank & Episcopal Church

The Town of Newcomb has purchased the Community Bank on the south side of the street
across from the High Peaks Overlook Park. In addition, sadly the Episcopal Church Diocese
of Albany reached out to me, indicating that they were going to close the church down and
offered it to us at below fair market value. This decision was made due to the declining
parishioners attending its weekly service and the cost associated to keep it open for one
day a week. The Town Board has agreed to purchase this building and we are currently in
the process of title search and transfer.

Sign Petition with concerns for the future development of a Town Center
At our last public Board meeting a petition was presented requesting the Town
Board to “consider utilizing” the bank for a welcome center and the church for the
museum, with the concept that these buildings on the south side of Route 28N al-
ready have public utilities, public water, public sewer and public parking and can
save the taxpayers thousands of dollars. There are total of 165 signatures on the
petition, and I am told more will be gathered if necessary.

The Town as reported in previous newsletters received a grant in the amount of
$1,151,281.00 from the N.Y.S. Economic Development Cooperation which comes
with a 25% matching funds. The Town fund can take the shape of cash or what is
referred to as “in kind services”. The Town Board approved and accepted the grant
on March 10, 2020. The project description associated with the grant contract fol-
lows:
The Center will include: exhibits showcasing local industrial and cultural herit-
age, provide educational activities, host community events, serve as a hub for out-
door recreational opportunities in the central Adirondacks, attract visitors to support
businesses in the 5 Towns Upper Hudson River Recreation Hub, function as a conduit
for outdoor recreational opportunities, economic growth, and regional support by
providing offices, meeting spaces, exhibit areas, and work areas designed for collab-
oration through local, regional, and state partnerships.
In the coming months, the Town Board will take up this topic for consideration. Pub-
lic meetings will be held once the Town Board has had an opportunity to complete
its deliberations and make decisions as to who, what, where, when, why and how. If
you have any question, please call my office. I can tell you anything that you need to
know or I will find the answer if I don’t have one for you.
Thank You

Robin DeLoria - Supervisor
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