ARPA Grant Applications
The East Bridgewater Select Board will hold a public forum on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 5:00pm in Select Board's meeting room to receive comments on the proposals received by the Town for expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Individuals who are unable to attend the public forum may send comments on the proposals to Charlie Seelig, Town Administrator, no later than Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4:00pm. All comments will be given to the Select Board.
The proposals are:
| Application # | Proposed By | Description | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Bridgewater IT | Offsite Backup System for Town and Schools | 31,000.00 | Recommended |
| 2 | East Bridgewater Select Board/Facilities | Electronic Sign at Town Hall | 50,000.00 | Recommended |
| 3 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | Two snowblowers | 34,823.88 | Recommended |
| 4 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | Inclusive Playground Equipment at Central School | 49,960.00 | Recommended |
| 5 | East Bridgewater Council on Aging | Covered Pavilion with enclosed storage | 625,000.00 | Recommended |
| 6 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | Electronic Sign at Central School | 54,475.00 | Under review |
| 7 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | Electronic Sign at Mitchell Middle School | 60,525.00 | Under review |
| 8 | Friends of East Bridgewater Trails | Sachem Rock and Bennett Lane Site and Safety Improvement Plan | 75,000.00 | Recommended |
| 9 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | Mental, Social, and Emotional Health Counselors | 600,000.00 | Approved |
| 10 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | High School baseball field backstop and netting | 92,250.00 | Recommended |
| 11 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | Pickup Truck | 35,000.00 | Not recommended |
| 12 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | Turf installation - softball outfield and practice area | 1,000,000.00 | Under review |
| 13 | East Bridgewater Public Schools | Mitchell School and Central School Entrance Security Enhancement | 300,000.00 | Recommended |
| 14 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | Foul Ball Netting at Strong's Field | 69,745.00 | Not recommended |
| 15 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | Re-purposing and Renovation of two courts located on Church Street | 146,694.00 | Recommended |
| 16 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | Replacement of Scoreboard at Strong's Field | 17,420.38 | Recommended |
| 17 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | Outdoor Movie System | 12,900.00 | Approved |
| 18 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | Leland Farms Feasibility Study | 20,500.00 | Recommended |
| 19 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | Roofing Replacement for Youth Sports Buildings | 16,800.00 | Recommended |
| 20 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | Purchase of land at end of Robins Street | TBD | Under review |
| 21 | Friends of East Bridgewater Trails | Sidewalk for Union Street | 660,000.00 | Recommended |
| 22 | East Bridgewater IT | Budget software | 14,500.00 | Not recommended |
| 23 | East Bridgewater IT | Permitting Software | 60,000.00 | Recommended |
| 24 | Kaey's Trucking LLC | Financial assistance | 46,725.00 | Under review |
| 25 | East Bridgewater Police Association | Premium Pay for Patrol Officers during COVID | 47,500.00 | Not recommended |
| 26 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | Church Street Little League Concession Stand/Storage Shed Repairs | 61,419.00 | Recommended |
| 27 | East Bridgewater Recreation Committee | LED Lighting Church Street Fields | 80,413.55 | Recommended |
Approved – Select Board has already approved the application
Recommended – Recommended by the ARPA Committee but has not been approved/not approved by Select Board
Under review – Remains under review by the ARPA Committee – no decision by the Select Board
Not recommended – Not recommended by the ARPA Committee but has not been approved/not approved by the Select Board