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Medford Seeking Input On How To Spend ARPA Funding

Medford is receiving over $48 million in APRA funds, distributed in installments until 2025.

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The City of Medford will be distributing surveys to engage and solicit feedback from the public on where to invest federal COVID-19 response funding.
The City of Medford will be distributing surveys to engage and solicit feedback from the public on where to invest federal COVID-19 response funding. (Mike Carraggi/Patch)

MEDFORD, MA — The City of Medford will be distributing surveys to engage and solicit feedback from the public on where to invest federal COVID-19 response funding as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), said Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn.

Medford is receiving over $48 million in APRA funds, distributed in installments until 2025. After allocating a percentage to existing fiscal needs, such as revenue replacement (over $19 million), some of the over $20 million remaining will be invested directly into community projects, programs, and initiatives.

Surveys will be available to the public in multiple languages to help city staff determine where this money will have the most impact. Hard copies will be available at:

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  • Medford Public Library
  • Medford High School
  • Council on Aging
  • Medford Housing Authority
  • West Medford Community Center

If you’d like to volunteer to help the city distribute these surveys, send an e-mail to dtejera@medford-ma.gov

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