Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) is announcing that over $300,000 has been awarded to localities in the 118^th Assembly District from the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth Grant program.

“I want to congratulate the recipients of this grant funding,” Smullen said. “I hope that this funding is utilized to preserve our environment and enhance the beautiful landscape that is New York Assembly District 118 and the rest of upstate New York. I am passionate about environmental conservation and economic development and I will continue to work tirelessly on these issues during the next legislative session.”

The full list of recipients and their grant awards in the 118^th Assembly District can be found below:

• Town of Webb- $100,000
• Village of Speculator- $100,000
• Hamilton County- $66,500
• Town of Caroga- $64,367