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Cohocton officials will have to come up with another solution to repair faulty water lines in parts of the village.
Seven months after they applied, village officials were notified last week that their application for a $600,000 Community Development Block Grant was turned down.
The money would have gone toward repairing water mains that have left residents receiving rusty water on their properties. Some of the mains were constructed years ago with untreated pipes and started tow ear after years of use.
Mayor Thomas Cox believed the village would be awarded the money, and was surprised at the rejection.
“We were very confident, but then (Gov. Andrew Cuomo) made some changes along the way as to how (the money) was issued. So it became a political ball,” said Cox.
Cox pointed out that several other local municipalities, including Hornell and Addison, did receive block grants from the state.
“The little towns always get screwed. That’s basically what it is. You see that all the time,” he said.
The water issues have been intermittent for the village. Residents complained of rusty water earlier this year, but the water was discolored only when hydrants in the village were in use.
Mains under parts of Maple Avenue, St. Jude Drive, North Dansville Street, and Warner Avenue are targeted for repairs.
The $600,000 wasn’t going to cover the entire repairs, which are estimated at $1.5 million. The village had planned to use the grant money this year to cover some of the costs, and apply again next year.
The mayor wasn’t sure when the village could apply for the grant again.
Cohocton officials will have to come up with another solution to repair faulty water lines in parts of the village.
Seven months after they applied, village officials were notified last week that their application for a $600,000 Community Development Block Grant was turned down.
The money would have gone toward repairing water mains that have left residents receiving rusty water on their properties. Some of the mains were constructed years ago with untreated pipes and started tow ear after years of use.
Mayor Thomas Cox believed the village would be awarded the money, and was surprised at the rejection.
“We were very confident, but then (Gov. Andrew Cuomo) made some changes along the way as to how (the money) was issued. So it became a political ball,” said Cox.
Cox pointed out that several other local municipalities, including Hornell and Addison, did receive block grants from the state.
“The little towns always get screwed. That’s basically what it is. You see that all the time,” he said.
The water issues have been intermittent for the village. Residents complained of rusty water earlier this year, but the water was discolored only when hydrants in the village were in use.
Mains under parts of Maple Avenue, St. Jude Drive, North Dansville Street, and Warner Avenue are targeted for repairs.
The $600,000 wasn’t going to cover the entire repairs, which are estimated at $1.5 million. The village had planned to use the grant money this year to cover some of the costs, and apply again next year.
The mayor wasn’t sure when the village could apply for the grant again.
