Tell Us: How should your town use the money coming from the American Rescue Plan Act?

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How do you think the money coming to Maine by way of the American Rescue Plan Act should be spent?

Maine municipalities are mulling over how and where to allocate the funds coming from the federal government. In Waterville, one possibility thrown into the ring by councilors was to give $1,000 bonuses to city staff and first-responders, but other ideas are coming to the fore. Where would you like to see this money allocated in your hometown? What should Maine focus its financial energy on? Tell us what you think in the comments below.