by Rachel Hunter

The Town of Gouverneur will reapply for a new housing grant this spring. The town council at its year-end meeting on Dec. 29 unanimously voted to have Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) handle the grant application. The cost will be $2,000.

“I’ve spoken with Michelle Capone, Regional Development Director at DANC. There is going to be a new housing grant released hopefully by this spring. We would like to reapply for it. They have offered to do the application for us for $2,000. We can actually keep stockpiling housing applications until that point. We have some in the coffers now, but we need about 20 altogether to really get rolling.”

The motion was made by Town of Gouverneur Deputy Supervisor Eldon Conklin, seconded by Town Councilman Curran Wade and Town Councilwoman Jaimee McQuade. During discussion, Supervisor Spilman said the following: “If my memory serves me, the first time we did this, they charged us $3,500 but they submitted two different applications for us. Michelle thinks how we handle this grant will look very strong.” Supervisor Spilman then held a roll call vote. All town councilperson voted in favor.

The next meeting of the Town of Gouverneur Council will be held on January 12, 6 p.m., at the Town of Gouverneur Offices Building, 1227 US Highway 11, Gouverneur.