New Milford residents have approved funding for 16 items during a spcial town meeting.  The funding comes from a part of the town's share of the American Rescue Plan Act.  $3 million of the $7.9 million have now been allocated to help New Milford recover from effects of the pandemic. 

The funding includes a two year trial period of a new Domestic Violence & Family Advocate position, reservoir dam repairs, a freezer for the food bank and funding for various emergency personnell requests.  There is also money set aside for Foreclosure Rental Assistance and a business relief fund. 

New Milford small business owners can start applying next month.

Two year trial period of a new Domestic Violence & Family Advocate $200,000

New Milford Ambulance, Capital items $336,163

New Milford Fire Marshall fire packs $15,900

New Milford Fire Marshall software $75,000

New Milford Fire Marshall iPads $34,000

New Milford Fire Marshall radios $51,000

EMS Operations Manager, two year cost avoidance $180,000

New Milford Police Department, Public Safety $22,800

New Milford Police Department, de-escalator simulator $50,000

Arts Commission $125,000

Nonprofits $125,000

Reservoir Dam repairs $1,200,000

Commercial Grade Freezer for Food Bank $7,500

Foreclosure Rental Assistance, Hope Fund $100,000

Foreclosure Rental Assistance, Good Samaritan Fund $100,000

Business Loans/Grants $395,000