The Town of Glocester, Rhode Island, is set to address significant infrastructure improvements following the announcement of a $647,000 grant aimed at resolving water contamination issues at West Gloucester School. During a recent town meeting, Walter Steed reported on the grant, which is sourced from the Maryland Infrastructure Bank. This funding will facilitate the installation of new tanks and pumps to tackle the contamination problem, which has been a concern for some time.

Steed highlighted the efforts of Gary and Steve, the town's building and grounds personnel, who have been instrumental in securing this grant. Their dedication to navigating the complex grant application process is expected to alleviate the financial burden on taxpayers, as the project will be funded entirely through this external grant.

In addition to the West Gloucester School project, there is potential for another grant of similar value to address emerging contamination issues at Fogarty School. This proactive approach to securing funding demonstrates the town's commitment to maintaining safe and healthy educational environments for its students.

The meeting also included discussions about pending opioid litigation, with the council moving to a closed executive session to deliberate on various matters, including employee performance and collective bargaining negotiations. These discussions underscore the town's ongoing efforts to address pressing community issues while ensuring effective governance.

As Glocester moves forward with these initiatives, residents can anticipate improvements in local infrastructure and continued attention to public health and safety concerns.