HORNELL, NY (WETM) – In the midst of construction season, Hornell recently got a new backhoe to help with infrastructure projects in the City of Maple.
The Hornell Department of Public Works announced that it received the backhoe with money from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The city has already worked on repairing many roads and said it is excited to get the new machine up and running.
“We continue to prioritize investments in our equipment and infrastructure,” said Hornell Mayor John Buckley. “As with the recent addition of the new wheel loader, this backhoe will play an important role for the next few years at DPW. While the wait time for the team has been challenging, we are excited for the ‘arrival of this piece in time for our many summer projects.’
The city also recently received more than $100,000 from the US Department of Homeland Security to bolster its fire department.
