Last week Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak introduced Victoria Reid, who was hired as a grant writer for the town. She also serves as the Deputy Budget Director for Ulster County and oversees their newly created grants division.

Plavchak said he is looking forward to working with Reid, who will research grants for the town on an as needed basis, “and when we all agree it’s one we should put in.” He said Reid will work with the town’s department heads and her contact number and email will be circulated to them.

Councilman John Fraino welcomed Reid, saying, “glad to have you part of our team. He asked how she becomes aware of when grant money is available. She said she maintains a separate email where she receives all of the grant newsletters, such as grants.gov, which announces all of the federal grants in a daily listing.

“I have one for New York State and a bunch of Foundations that list them and I keep on top of the Governor’s press releases,” she said.

Currently Governor Kathy Hochul is promoting a New York Swims grant, a $150 million proposal aimed at expanding access to safe swimming in parts of the state. It will deliver grants to localities to build 10 new landmark public swimming pools in urban and high-need areas.

“Mostly you have to keep on top of it and know where to look,” she said.

Supervisor Plavchak said he receives emails concerning grants on a weekly basis.

“When I see one I would likely say this could fit us and circulate it to the department heads and they’ll let me know if they want to approach it,” he said.

Reid is a resident of Lloyd, with Plavchak adding, “Your success is our success.”