Greenlawn, CSH Awarded Downtown Revitalization Grants

Organizations from Cold Spring Harbor and Greenlawn are among 123 downtown communities in Suffolk County to receive a total of $580,000 in funding from the Round 15 of the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Grants Program, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced Thursday.

The Cold Spring Harbor Main Street Association was the recipient of $10,000 while the Greenlawn Civic Association received $64,434.

“Investing in our downtowns and their infrastructure are not only critical to creating jobs and improving safety in our communities, they also help showcase the rich culture and beauty that makes Suffolk County the ideal place to work, live and raise a family," Bellone said in a press release.

Cold Spring Harbor Main Street Association will use the funds to install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon illuminated warning system at a crosswalk located on Route 25A.

The Greenlawn Civic Association will use the funds to install antique lighting fixtures and brickwork on Broadway between Pulaski Road and Wyckoff Street.

The county received 16 applications and a total of 12 grants were funded following a competitive application process. The organizations were selected by the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Citizens Advisory Panel.

Since 1997, Suffolk County has awarded over $11.5 million in funds for Downtown Revitalization initiatives.

“The long history of the Downtown Revitalization grant program shows that by supporting these projects and encouraging applicants to leverage outside funding we are having an important and sustainable impact on creating vibrant downtowns and business districts," Theresa Ward, Deputy County Executive and Commissioner, Economic Development and Planning said.

The projects that were eligible for the grants included: public parking facilities, curb and sidewalk construction, pedestrian walkways, street lighting, public restrooms, disabled accessibility, renovations to existing structures, cultural and recreational facilities.

The other grant recipients include the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce, Medford Taxpayers and Civic Association, Hampton Bays Beautification Association, Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association, Brightwaters Downtown Revitalization Committee, Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, Port Jefferson Business Improvement District, the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce and the Association Town of Riverhead.

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