Cornwall eyes TRIP grant program

CORNWALL — Recognizing that the new state-funded TRIP grant application process is in its earliest stages, the Board of Selectmen discussed what is known about it at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

First Selectman Gordon Ridgway described the TRIP (Transportation Rural Improvement Program) program being administered through the NHCOG (Northwest Hills Council of Governments), indicating that there is up to $300,000 in funding available to towns. He said that he would be gathering more information in the coming weeks in advance of the February 2023 deadline for towns to apply.

Engineer Steve McDonald, who is working on the West Cornwall wastewater project, is aware of the program, Ridgway said, adding that infrastructure repair could be a possible focus.

River Road repairs

Work to repair River Road is likely to be scheduled for the second week in November, Ridgway reported. The portion slated for repair is located along the dirt stretch north of West Cornwall, about halfway between West Cornwall and Falls Village. He said that the road should be open for travel each night, and only closed during the day when the excavator needs to do its fill work.

Halloween Plans for Cornwall Center

Announcing plans for trick-or-treaters on Monday, Oct. 31, Park and Recreation Chairman Michele Shipp said that the town’s residents will be distributing candy throughout the village center, and that residents may also creatively distribute treats to youngsters from decorated auto trunks in the town center. Donations of candy may be brought to Town Hall on or before Friday, Oct. 28.

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