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Village of Canton to get $150,000 for park and municipal building upgrades

Posted 10/21/15

CANTON -- The village is getting $150,000 from Albany for park and municipal building upgrades, according to state Sen. Patty Ritchie, R-Heuvelton. Canton will get $100,000 for Bend in the River …

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Village of Canton to get $150,000 for park and municipal building upgrades

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CANTON -- The village is getting $150,000 from Albany for park and municipal building upgrades, according to state Sen. Patty Ritchie, R-Heuvelton.

Canton will get $100,000 for Bend in the River Park, which sits at the end of Lincoln Street adjacent to the Canton Recreational Pavilion on the Grasse River.

The remaining $50,000 will pay for energy efficiency and handicap access upgrades at the Canton Municipal Building.

“Each and every day we work hard to make Canton a place that our community is proud of,” said Canton Mayor Mary Ann Ashley. “This support from Senator Ritchie will help make possible two very important projects in our village, and we can’t thank her enough for being a partner in our efforts to make Canton a better place.”

Upgrades to Bend in the River include:

• Reconstructing the park’s pedestrian walkway

• Repairing the roof of the picnic area

• Creating camper sites for public rental

• Constructing a new restroom and shower facility

• Adding picnic tables, benches and barbecue grills throughout the park

The $50,000 for Canton’s more than 50-year-old municipal building include the replacement of old windows and doors with new, energy efficient units, as well as the addition of a new door system at the main entrance that will make the building more easily accessible for those who are disabled.

Final release of funds is subject to state approval, according to Ritchie.

Her 48th Senate District covers western and northern St. Lawrence County, including Ogdensburg, Canton and Gouverneur.