Communities in and around North Hastings will get more than originally expected for their main streets.
That’s according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, which has announced how $26-million from the province’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative will be split. AMO says each community in the area will see a roughly four per cent increase from the estimates announced in January.
– Bancroft will receive $41,078, up from $39,330.
– Carlow-Mayo will receive $38,409, up from $36,775.
– Faraday will receive $38,884, up from $37,230.
– Hastings Highlands will receive $41,253, up from $39,497.
– Highlands East will receive $40,602, up from $38,875.
– Limerick will receive $37,951, up from $36,336.
– North Kawartha will receive $39,838, up from $38,143.
– Tudor and Cashel will receive $38,163, up from $36,539.
– Wollaston will receive $38,238, up from $36,611.
This adds up to an extra $15,080 for local communities. The province says these funds can be put towards installing crosswalks, local businesses, or improving storefronts. The goal is to attract tourists, create jobs, and grow the economy.