Questions raised about state funding for park improvements

Funding and economic growth were the key talking points during a special Fredonia Village Trustees meeting held Wednesday night that focused on a state grant for upgrading Barker Commons.  Several residents and business owners questioned the breakdown of costs associated with the grant. They also questioned how those park improvements would help spur job growth. Resident Dr. Mark Twitchell favors the park improvements...

Dr. Twitchell-Favors park improvements

Mayor Anthasia Landis says the state would pay for 75-percent of the grant, the village would need to pay 25-percent...

Dr. Landis-State would pick up 75 percent of cost

The next steps include the submission of a new budget. The deadline for submission is May first.


File photo of Barker Commons

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