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Lowville Free Library Among Public Libraries
Receiving State Construction Grant Award Announced by Senator Griffo
Published: October 06, 2022
at 03:00 p.m.
By: Media Release from Senator Griffo’s
Office
Griffo announces
construction grants for public libraries
New York State
Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, announced today
that several public libraries in his district will be
receiving library construction grant funds. The grants come from
$34 million in capital funds that were included in the 2020-21 State Budget
for public library construction projects.
Grants awarded to
libraries in the 47th Senate District include:
- Dunham Public Library (76 Main St.,
Whitesboro): $323,625
for the rehabilitation of Dunham House, including a bay window, toilet
room, kitchenette, office dividing wall, IT and electrical.
- Mid York Library System (1600 Lincoln Ave.,
Utica): $19,209 to
upgrade security-monitoring system, modify an exterior portion of the
building and to purchase and install system broadband network
equipment.
- Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St.,
Utica): $13,190 to
upgrade fire detection/alarm system with new smoke detectors, fire
alarms and supporting infrastructure.
- Waterville Public Library (206 White St.,
Waterville): $24,024 to
rehabilitate, seal and insulate failed windows in the main library
room and install touchless automatic door openers for the main
entrance.
- Hepburn Library of Norfolk (1 Hepburn St.,
Norfolk): $68,789 to
repoint stonework on portions of the exterior of the building, upgrade
security system and replace upstairs heaters.
- Lowville Free Library (5387 Dayan St.,
Lowville): $8,784 for
the removal and replacement of a damaged boiler and air conditioning
condenser with high efficiency models.
- Norwood Public Library (1 Morton St., Norwood): $10,605 to increase energy efficiency
and to pursue a greener energy alternative by installing solar panels
on the library’s roof.
“Our public
libraries play a critically important role as centers of learning,
culture and civic activity in many communities throughout the
region,” Sen. Griffo said. “However,
it can be difficult to afford the necessary
upgrades and renovations that these buildings may need.
This funding will help libraries throughout my district undertake
a variety of improvements and projects that will help them to
flourish for years to come.”
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