Montpelier Pursues $60,000 River-Cleanup Grant
From the Montpelier Board of Works and Safety meeting on November 12, 2026
Montpelier's river-cleanup effort remains at the grant-application stage, with Brad Neff describing a $60,000 request and a $12,000 city match Nov. 12.
Neff said Dave Kinzer is applying for the funding. He put the city's required match at 20%, or $12,000.
The proposed work would remove problem concrete and clear debris and riverbank buildup that contribute to repeated stoppages.
The update follows the city's Oct. 14 decision to pursue a state grant to remove a recurring logjam and a concrete-and-metal obstruction from the Salamonie River. The Nov. 12 report concerned the application effort, not a grant award.
Source: YouTube transcript — Montpelier - Board of Works Meeting - November 12, 2026 (at 1:03:00)
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