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TICONDEROGA | The Town of Ticonderoga took a more proactive approach to economic development during its January meeting, forming an economic development committee and making plans to apply for a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant. Incoming Supervisor Mark Wright had emphasized his belief that the town should take a lead role in economic development, while in the past it had relied on multiple nonprofit groups, including the chamber of commerce, Ti Alliance, PRIDE and the Ticonderoga Main Street Partnership to take the lead. READ THE FULL ARTICLE...

30 May, 2022

Community Renewal (HCR), through the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), will submit a request to U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $355,725 in HOME funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990, in accordance with section 288 (42 U.S.C. 12838), to authorize Pride of Ticonderoga, Inc. to undertake a project known as Essex, Warren & Washington County HOME Repair 2020, for purposes of single-family home rehabilitation for 10 units at scattered sites within the Towns of Crown Point, Dresden, Hague, Putnam, Ticonderoga, and Whitehall...

30 May, 2022

TICONDEROGA | A $500,000 Anchor Project award has been secured by PRIDE of Ticonderoga, Inc., for the restoration of a defunct, dilapidated 80-plus-year-old restaurant site, once popular with locals, and formerly known as the Roofer’s Lounge. The site is located in downtown Ticonderoga. Funding for the award has been made available by the 2020 New York Main Street (NYMS) program managed by the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) and the Office of Community Renewal (OCR) through a competitive grant application process. READ THE FULL ARTICLE...

30 May, 2022

From the SUN NEWS: "Bartlett said the fund allows PRIDE to help “when somebody calls up in the middle of the winter and says their pipes are frozen and they have to get their children off to school — it’s direct, immediate support to homeowners.” "Housing and people in Ticonderoga are both aging, making these repairs more critical. Over 80% of Ti housing is more than 40 years old, while elderly people make up more than 30% of the population. "PRIDE is also deeply involved in mainstreet and economic development in Ticonderoga, supporting businesses, buildings, infrastructure and features of historical and aesthetic appeal....

30 May, 2022

PRIDE of Ticonderoga is continually seeking general contractors for our home rehabilitation projects. Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation and Statutory Disability coverage are required. Please contact the PRIDE office if you are interested. You may otherwise apply to be added to our list of contractors by downloading and completing our contractor application. Completed form can be emailed to info@prideofticonderoga.org or sent via surface mail to PRIDE of Ticonderoga, PO Box 348, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. PRIDE of Ticonderoga, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  M/WBE and Section 3 contractors are encouraged to apply....

30 May, 2022