IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Six projects confirmed for Boonville from NY Forward grant

BOONVILLE- Boonville, NY has officially announced a total of six projects that are confirmed from their $4.5 million NY Forward award.

“We are incredibly proud and grateful to accept the transformational projects to be included in the Village's recent $4.5 million NY Forward grant from Governor Hochul,” Mayor Judith Dellerba said.

“This investment in the Village of Boonville is key for our village's future to create a vibrant, walkable downtown to attract new businesses, support local businesses and a welcoming space for residents and visitors. Most importantly, and critical to this community is that we will move forward in a way that preserves the historic charm and character that makes our village so special. We thank Governor Hochul and the NY Forward program for recognizing the potential of small communities like ours and for investing in a future where economic growth and quality of life go hand in hand.”

According to local officials, The Village of Boonville seeks to transform its downtown into an attractive destination for tourists and residents alike, building on its reputation as a hub for tourism and recreation, as well as the Gateway to the Adirondacks.

Through the NY Forward projects, the Village envisions improved pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, expanded small business opportunities, and mixed-use building development.

The 6 Boonville NY Forward Projects, totaling $4.5 Million, include:

1. Discover Boonville- Amplifying Gateways into Historic Downtown ($1,531,000): Improve the northern gateway, southern gateway and NYS Route 12-D (Main Street). Improvements include wayfinding signage, rebuilt sidewalks, pedestrian scale lighting, and landscaping and new sidewalk edges to better delineate the pedestrian and vehicular realms.
2. Rebuild the Mixed-Use Boone Building ($1,000,000): Construct a three-story, 25,500 square-foot mixed-use building, including three new retail spaces on the first floor and nine apartments on the upper floors.
3. Rebuild the Historic Slim's Restaurant ($840,000): Rebuild the historic Slim's Restaurant in the heart of the NYF Area. Project activities include the creation of a restaurant on the first floor and the addition of two apartments on the second floor.
4. Revive Manufacturing in Boonville ($600,000): Upgrades including a partial roof replacement, exterior painting, landscaping, exterior lighting, two new ADA-compliant restrooms, and some interior wall construction. A portion of the funding will be used toward improving site aesthetics and screening adjacent residential uses from the warehouse.
5. Restore Greenhouses and Expand Flower Hill Farm ($385,000): Flower Hill Farm will implement a multi-phase renovation project of its retail facility. Proposed improvements include the renovation of its existing greenhouse spaces, the rehabilitation of an underutilized barn into a retail venue with a commercial kitchen, and the installation of a botanical garden.
6. Renovate Restore Forward Building ($144,000): Renovate the interior and exterior to the building at 181 Main Street, including the addition of a co-working space, commercial kitchen and woodworking shop. Additionally, the building facade will be improved--making it more attractive to passersby.

“Revitalizing our towns and villages is about giving communities the tools they need to grow and thrive — that’s why I’m announcing 19 new investments in the Mohawk Valley that will transform neighborhoods for people who count on them,” Governor Hochul said.

“The Mohawk Valley is home to an extraordinary array of small businesses and hubs of arts and culture, and by supporting them through these projects, we’re helping our communities write the next great chapter of their history.”

Image via the village of Boonville.