Berkshire County Gets Federal Community Improvement Funds


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Three communities in Berkshire County received a part of the $27.5 million federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for neighborhood revitalization projects.

The Berkshire County recipients that have been provided funding this year include Great Barrington, Sheffield and North Adams. According to U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, "The beauty of the CDBG program is that towns determine the best investment in their community."

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