American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The Select Board accepted proposals for use of ARPA funds in 2022, and subsequently awarded the projects listed below. As projects have progressed, awards have been adjusted to accommodate changes and reflect final expenditures. Some awards were significantly modified in December 2024 in order to comply with obligation requirements set forth by the US Treasury.

ARPA Funds available to the Town of Monterey
BEGINNING FUNDS AVAILABLE$276,190.00
Proposal fromLink to proposalFunds obligatedDate obligated
Monterey Fire DepartmentRescue vehicle to replace Rescue 5$55,000.006/22/22
Southern Berkshire Volunteer AmbulanceTown's share of new ambulance$17,979.006/15/22
Town AdministratorSite analysis of Fox Hill Road property and consultation regarding workforce, senior or moderately priced housing$2,646.0611/2/22; 11/26/24
Parks CommissionRenovating the playground at Greene Park$90,009.91 11/2/22; 5/17/23; 12/19/23
Historical CommissionAid application to make the village an Historic District$0 (previously $10,500.00)11/2/22; 10/8/24; 12/17/24
Renewable Energy Working Group

1. Consultation about bringing solar power to Monterey

2. 12/10/2024 contract with Beacon

$15,000.0011/2/22
Community Center Committee

1. Construction of a pavilion at the Community Center

2. Match of feasibility study grant for pavilion

$33,000.00 (previously $85,055.03)11/2/22; 11/26/24; 12/17/24
Highway DepartmentPickup truck 6/8/2024$62,555.0312/17/24
State and Federal Guidance

Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Resources

Massachusetts Division of Local Services - COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Municipal Officials

U.S. Department of the Treasury - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds