Groton — Officials are looking for ways to fund the city’s other projects after the state did not approve a partial reimbursement of money the city has spent on cost overruns for the Shore Avenue Seawall replacement project. Jim Watson, spokesperson for the state Department of Economic and Community Development, confirmed Groton’s application for funding was not recommended for a state Community Investment Fund grant. The grants are intended to “foster economic development in historically underserved communities across the state,” according to CIF’s website. City Mayor Jill Rusk said the city requested $3 million for the reconstruction and upgrade of the seawall. The town had applied on behalf of the city. She said the city will continue to seek state and federal funding and grant options for other capital improvement program projects, which in turn will help offset the money spent on the seawall.
Officials look for funding for other projects after Groton seawall grant application denied
