GRIFTON - A DOT grant is involved with helping Grifton upgrade its sidewalks.

The $41,877.44 grant will involve a $10,469.36 town match, according to Michael Peoples, Town Administrator.

Phase one will involve putting down sidewalks on Church Street from Grifton School to St. David Street. People's said they have to stop there because the curb and gutter ends there. DOT regulations for the grant prevent sidewalks without existing curb and gutter.

People's said no money has been released yet but says the first phase of the upgrade is expected to be complete in six to eight months.

If there is money left over, the town will use it towards other small projects on North Highland and/or on Queen Street.

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