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Pomfret City Supervisor Dan Pacos has proposed that Pomfret and the neighboring city of Dunkirk share city corridor house

The city of Dunkirk ought to transfer its City Corridor to Chestnut Highway, sharing house with the city of Pomfret’s new corridor, Pomfret Supervisor Dan Pacos proposed Wednesday.

“The proximity to the city makes it excellent for it,” Pacos stated on the April Pomfret City Board assembly. “We predict it could be nice for a shared municipal constructing.”

Pacos referred to as the thought of two cities sharing one constructing for his or her city halls “type of a development setting factor for the world.” He stated, “We”ve reached out to (the city of Dunkirk) and we’ll see what occurs.”

“We might like to have the synergy of the 2 cities collectively, sharing areas,” stated Ann Eckman, Pomfret’s deputy city supervisor.

Dunkirk City Supervisor Priscilla Penfold stated Thursday, “We are going to contemplate their proposal.” She had no extra feedback.

Pomfret moved to purchase a former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worship web site in March for its new city corridor. The city plans to promote its present corridor, situated on Day Avenue within the village of Fredonia.

Dunkirk’s present City Corridor on Willow Highway is just a little beneath a mile away from the constructing bought by Pomfret.

The acquisition of the Chestnut Highway property is meant to value $370,000, in response to the decision handed March 6 by the Pomfret city board. Transforming and renovating the constructing right into a city corridor is slated to value as much as $600,000.

Pomfret put aside $330,000 for the transfer and also will use $440,000 from a federal grant, the March decision said.

“Availability of passable financing” is meant to cowl the stability of the venture prices. Pacos didn’t say something Wednesday about asking Dunkirk to share within the prices of the venture.

Pomfret City Legal professional Jeffrey Passafaro requested the city board to cross a decision confirming the authority of Pacos to execute the acquisition settlement. The board did so.

“I’m thrilled with the constructing, I feel it’s a terrific location for us,” Pacos stated. He stated he’s particularly happy that the construction’s giant lot permits for ample parking house.