HOWLAND — Township officials are looking to make inroads in their long-range comprehensive plan’s need for sidewalks, as they authorized the pursuit of two grants.

At their Wednesday meeting, trustees authorized submitting the Transportation Alternatives Program grant application to the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, for the fiscal year 2029 to 2031, phase two and three Sidewalk Improvement Project, as separate resolutions.

The total estimated cost of phase two is $226,055, with a local committed share of $45,211, while phase three is $261,207, with a local committed share of $52,241.

Township Planning Director Kim Mascarella said the projects are part of a three-phase larger project to extend sidewalks from High Street all the way north, to connect with the North River Road

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