Senator Bonacic Announces $100,000 for the Town of Thompson

(Middletown, NY)- State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) announced today that the Town of Thompson has been awarded a $100,000 grant to make improvements to its Dillon Farm Water District. The grant was secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program, funding for which was appropriated in the 2017-2018 State Budget.

The Dillon Farm Water District is comprised of 16 homes on Dillon Rd. and Hanover Dr. in the Town of Thompson. The project will involve the installation of a corrosion control system and will entail a new well house, rehabilitation of the well head and installation of a storage tank.

“I’m pleased to have been able to secure grant funding for this important water infrastructure project in the Town of Thompson,” said Senator Bonacic. “Not only will it ensure safe and reliable drinking water for residents on Dillon Rd and Hanover Dr., it will save the taxpayers in the Town of Thompson money.”

Town of Thompson Supervisor William Rieber added, “The Dillon Farm Water District is a very small district with about 16 users.  Without the SAM grant provided through Sen. Bonacic’s office, these much need repairs and upgrades to the system would have been prohibitively expensive and a tremendous burden to the 16 district users.  The Town of Thompson is very appreciative of the funding and thanks Sen. Bonacic for his assistance.”