Federal monies come to the “rescue”

No one last night had a word to stand in the way of two Oconee County municipalities from receiving their share of monies through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.  After public hearings, Oconee County Council gave final pass-through for Westminster to obtain $1.3 million and for Salem to receive $2 million.  Westminster officials have indicated they’ll use their funds to upgrade and expand water lines; Salem intends to use its money for a long-desired expansion of water lines.