Saratoga Springs, NY – Today, local Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Town of Schaghticoke in Rensselaer County was awarded $500,000 for critical water infrastructure improvements.  These funds were awarded as part of the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development program. 

“My office worked closely with local elected officials and USDA representatives to secure this important funding,” said Congresswoman Gillibrand, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee.  “So many of our communities are facing the financial challenge of making critical improvements to their sewer and water infrastructure and these funds will greatly help alleviate these financial strains so the community can focus on other priorities.”

Congresswoman Gillibrand has organized and hosted three Water Infrastructure Funding Seminars in her Congressional District.  All municipalities were invited to these seminars to meet with Gillibrand’s district staff and representatives from state and federal agencies to learn about funding opportunities relating to water infrastructure projects.  Earlier this week, Congresswoman Gillibrand announced a $391,000 grant for the Town of Schodack for water infrastructure improvements.