Dozens of town and village justice courts within the 45th Senate District will be receiving grants under the State’s Justice Court Assistance Program. Senator Betty Little (R,C,I-Queensbury) joined the State’s Chief Administrative Judge, Ann Pfau, in making the announcement today.
The grants, which range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, will enable the courts to undertake renovations and purchase equipment to improve their operations and make the facilities more secure.
Chief Administrative Judget Pfau said, "Town and Village Courts play a critical role in the justice system of our State. It is vital that these courts, whose jurisdiction includes non-felony criminal prosecutions, motor vehicle cases, small civil claims and landlord-tenant disputes, be well-equipped and secure. I am therefore pleased to announce Justice Court Assistance Program grants totaling $5 million Statewide, to help ensure these courts, which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century."
"These courts are the closest to the people," said Little. "Despite their vital purpose, few resources are available for them. I am pleased this funding is available to help our local courts make improvements so they may continue to meet the needs of area residents."
The following grants have been awarded in the 45th Senate District:
Clinton County: Town of Altona, $12,369.99; Town of Chazy, $238.96; Town of Dannemora, $2,754.99; Town of Ellenburg, $29,799.48; Town of Saranac, $7,145.17; Village of Dannemora, $604.47; Village of Rouses Point, $694.95.
Essex County: Town of Elizabethtown, $1,269.48; Town of Essex, $2,141.47; Town of Lewis, $1,128.21; Town of Moriah, $4,789.48; Town of Newcomb, $8,624.26; Town of North Elba, $59.26; Town of North Hudson, $4,742.85; Town of Schroon, $3,689.96; Town of Ticonderoga, $13,069.47; Town of Westport, $3,758.99.
Franklin County: Town of Bangor, $187.00; Town of Bombay, $29,622.64; Town of Burke, $3,619.99; Town of Chateaugay, $5,370.00; Town of Dickinson, $619.99; Town of Duane, $1,143.74; Town of Fort Covington, $1,191.75; Town of Harrietstown, $3,570.00; Town of Santa Clara, $378.74; Town of Waverly, $2,000.00; Town of Westville, $18,293.00; Village of Tupper Lake, $834.21.
Hamilton County: Town of Benson, $1,043.48; Town of Hope, $4,064.47; Town of Indian Lake, $2,680.48; Town of Wells, $2,734.48.
Warren County: Town of Chester, $5,911.33; Town of Stony Creek, $369.26; Town of Thurman, $18,160.00.
Washington County: Town of Easton, $2,414.48; Town of Hartford, $1,919.48; Town of Hebron, $761.47; Town of Kingsbury, $1,272.86; Town of Salem, $3,419.48; Village of Cambridge, $3,983.00; Village of Hudson Falls, $6,956.00; Village of Salem, $8,044.26; Village of Whitehall, $6,826.47.
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