American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Funding Discussion to take place 3rd November, 2021

The Town of Milton Select Board American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Funding Discussion

Who: Residents & Businesses of Milton What: The Town of Milton Select Board is hosting a remote public meeting, and is looking for public input/suggestions for the utilization of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

When: Wednesday, November 3rd, 6:00 p.m.

Where: Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82907613618?pwd=TkU3RElmcXFnSE9sZm9XcmJoVjJudz09

Meeting ID: 829 0761 3618

Passcode: 181534

Why: What Can Funds Be Used For?

Support public health expenditures, by, for example, funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and certain public health and safety staff
Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency, including economic harms to workers, households, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector
Replace lost public sector revenue, using this funding to provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced due to the pandemic
Provide premium pay for essential workers, offering additional support to those who have and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service in critical infrastructure sectors
Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, making necessary investments to improve access to clean drinking water, support vital wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and to expand access to broadband internet