MARATHON, NY (607NewsNow) — Marathon Mayor Scott Chamberlin is learning more about the NY Forward grant.

The village was awarded $4.5 million in March. Chamberlin said he recently sat down with state officials to discuss the funding.

“It was just a kickoff meeting, introductory meeting to get to meet the people from the Department of State, the governor’s office, and regional development,” he said.

Chamberlin will hear more from state officials on April 30.

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