Oct 3, 2012 12:29 PM
The Southampton Town Highway Department will receive a $400,000 grant from the State Department of Transportation to cover the cost of repaving a portion of Springville Road in Hampton Bays over the next year, State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle said on Monday.
Alex Gregor, the Southampton Town highway superintendent, said he approached Mr. LaValle and State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. to ask for the funding about three months ago, although the department has been looking to repair the road for at least two years. Mr. LaValle then requested State Transportation Department Multi-Modal funds, which are allocated to the construction and improvement of roadways for projects with at least a 10-year lifespan, according to the senator’s office, and he learned of their approval last week.
Mr. Gregor said his office projected a... more
Alex Gregor, the Southampton Town highway superintendent, said he approached Mr. LaValle and State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. to ask for the funding about three months ago, although the department has been looking to repair the road for at least two years. Mr. LaValle then requested State Transportation Department Multi-Modal funds, which are allocated to the construction and improvement of roadways for projects with at least a 10-year lifespan, according to the senator’s office, and he learned of their approval last week.
Mr. Gregor said his office projected a... more
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