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ARPA Funds Expand Broadband Infrastructure in County

August 1st, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Project funding awards were announced at the recent Allegany County Commissioners meeting for increasing broadband coverage in the area.  Nathan Price, Senior Project manager for the county, said $933,000 in ARPA funding would be awarded for six projects throughout the county.  The money will be used to improve the infrastructure and bring connectivity to outlying areas not previously served.  Projects awarded will cover McKenzie Tower Road, Hinkle Road, Cresap Mill Road and parts of Route 36.  Price explained that the awards were made on a points system through the Connect Allegany grant program…