Thanks to the Storefront Grant Program, two more downtown properties are looking pristine.
Last week the program, spearheaded by the Economic Development Task Force, delivered on two grants; one for Wade’s Jewellery and the other for the Navy League building.
This was the second year for the matching grant program and has made a difference with businesses in downtown and beyond accessing the program to improve the curbside appeal of their buildings. It can be used to upgrade the windows, painting, door replacement, or making the building handicapped accessible.
Wade’s Jewellery added new signage and fresh paint working with local vendors.
The Navy League has been very busy upgrading the appearance of their building. This included cleaning up the yard, as well as adding new signage, and great new window coverings on the second floor. There are five windows covered with silhouettes of members of the cadet corp.
The building is looking pristine and it is just in time. The building, originally built as a Memorial Hall following World War I will be celebrating its centennial next year. The Navy League has been in the building for about 30 years.
