Summary
The 2027 federal grant plan proposes helping seniors install grab bars and non-slip surfaces to cut 'lift assist' fire calls, which are up 13-17% a year locally. The hearing stays open through October 27.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Uses federal CDBG/HOME entitlement funds, not town tax dollars.
Low- and moderate-income seniors in the town and villages of Sloan and Depew west of Transit Road.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026
The town was scheduled to hold a public hearing on how it will spend next year's federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME housing money. This affects housing rehab, curb replacement and other neighborhood programs.
Board - Regular Meeting — October 13, 2026
The 2027 federal grant plan proposes helping seniors install grab bars and non-slip surfaces to cut 'lift assist' fire calls, which are up 13-17% a year locally. The hearing stays open through October 27.
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