There is the possibility of a $500,000 grant for the Village of Alger. The county regional planning office and village officials want your input.

There will be a meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the village hall, 207 Angle St. to discuss possible infrastructure projects, such as:
 • Parks and playground equipment
• Sidewalks
• Storm sewers
• Water hydrants
• Roads, curbs and gutters
• or other infrastructure projects.

A survey was taken in Alger last fall which determined that Alger qualified for a grant up to $500,000 since most residents report low to moderate incomes.

There will be four or five public meetings to get local input before the grant request is submitted  next summer. 

Mark Doll, county regional planning director, and Whitaker Wright of Community Development Associates will attend.

At the first meeting in December, about 15 people gave their opinions about how the funds could best be used. The condition of roads and sewer projects were the main topics of conversation.