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Massena town board seeks $28K in funding for Lake St. Lawrence River Chill events

Posted 1/21/16

By ANDY GARDNER MASSENA -- The Town Council is applying for a $28,197 grant from the St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency to help fund the Feb. 13-22 Lake St. Lawrence River Chill. “They …

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Massena town board seeks $28K in funding for Lake St. Lawrence River Chill events

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By ANDY GARDNER

MASSENA -- The Town Council is applying for a $28,197 grant from the St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency to help fund the Feb. 13-22 Lake St. Lawrence River Chill.

“They have accepted. We have to actually formally apply,” Gray said at the Town Council’s Wednesday meeting.

The event’s total budget is about $70,000, he said.

“A bunch of that is the hockey game, which will actually generate revenue,” according to Gray.

He is referring to the Montreal Canadiens Legends game, which will pit well-known Habs alum against locals. Guy LaFleur will make an appearance.

“There’s $15,000 from the three communities, plus this, plus revenue from events,” Gray said.

In November, Massena opened a bank account for the event with $5,000. He said the towns of Louisville and Waddington are each chipping in $5,000.