American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Pomfret

The Town of Pomfret has received $1,243,880.29

in American Rescue Plan ACT (ARPA) funds.  

The ARPA Advisory Committee will be meeting in September to determine the first bundle of projects to recommend for approval to the Board of Selectmen.  Groups that have submitted requests to the Committee and would like continued funding consideration must complete the 'American Rescue Plan Act Pomfret Funding Application'.  Additional information and access to the application is available by following the links below.

NECCOG - Local ARPA Applications

QR Code for Application and Website

Pomfret's ARPA Advisory Committee has been meeting throughout the year to discuss, review, and propose projects for recommendation and approval by the Board of Selectmen. The committee includes representation from the BOS, BOF, EPDC, Emergency Management, DPW, TEEG, PCS, Pomfret Proprietors, and the public at large. Citizen input was received thru an Informational Meeting in January, an on-line survey, and requests submitted to the Selectmen's office.  All requests have been reviewed and prioritized by the Advisory Committee.

First Selectman Maureen Nicholson has been working with the ARPA  Advisory Committee, COST, CCM, OPM, the Town’s Auditors, and NECCOG and other area town’s first selectmen gathering information on how the program works, a better definition on what funds can be used for, a funding application process for projects, the reporting process for tracking funds, and how to best serve our community with the ARPA funds.

The ARPA funds provided to municipalities is an unprecedented opportunity for every city and town in the United States to pursue public health, community revitalization, economic development, and infrastructure improvements that would otherwise be out of reach. Nonetheless, the Treasury Department guidelines make it clear that the funds are not a “blank check” for municipal wish-list projects.

If you have questions, please contact First Selectman Maureen Nicholson at maureen.nicholson@pomfretct.gov or 860-974-0191.