By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Greenfield, MA) The City of Greenfield has been awarded just over $66,000 to support outdoor dining in the downtown areas. The money, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Shared Streets and Spaces program, will go to the Outdoor Dining Plan. The Shared Streets and Spaces program is a quick build grant, and in Greenfield the money will go to seven sites with movable plants, fencing, temporary handicap accessible ramps, and temporary speed bumps.
“Greenfield can partner and support our creative and resilient business,” said MJ Adams, Director of Economic and Community Development.
This grant along with a $10,000 grant announced earlier in the week to the Greenfield Business Association will go to efforts to strengthen local businesses and their adaptability to the restrictions under COVID-19.
“The COVID pause is just that – a pause for safety as Greenfield invests in its future,” said Adams.
Mayor Roxann Wedegartner said the money will help expand efforts to increase pedestrian access and making the downtown a more welcome environment.
“I was thrilled to hear Greenfield has been awarded this grant and these funds will help support the actions we’ve taken so far to support downtown business and restaurants,” said Wedegartner.