Portland Seeks Grant Funding for Justice Court and Highway Upgrades

The Town of Portland is seeking grant funding for several local projects, including security upgrades for its Justice Court and a salt shed for the Highway Department. For the Justice Court, the Town is applying for a grant of up to $30,000 to fund items like security cameras and tinted windows. Separately, the Town is seeking funding for a salt shed project valued at $433,700, with the Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District covering 75% of the cost.

The projects represent significant local government investment in infrastructure and public safety. The Justice Court upgrades are estimated to cost between $25,000 and $30,000, while the salt shed project requires the Town to cover $108,425 of the total cost.