American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Information

The City of Bangor was fortunate to be awarded $20.48 million in ARPA funding, through the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund.

The intent of the funding is to provide governments with the resources needed to respond to the pandemic and its economic effects and to build a stronger, more equitable economy during the recovery.

This ARPA funding is a historic opportunity for the City to make transformative investments within our community that will benefit our constituents for decades.

The final rule governing the use and reporting thereof was issued on January 7, 2022 and must be fully expended by December 31, 2026.

Click here to take our Bangor ARPA Funding Survey 

Neighborhood meetings will be held in four locations around the City. These meetings will be informal and conversational in nature. Staff will be on hand to provide information on a variety of programs and services offered to residents as well.

Tuesday, May 31 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Boys & Girls Club, 161 Davis Road

Thursday, June 2 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
EMCC, Rangeley Hall, 268 Sylvan Road

Tuesday, June 7 – 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Bangor Public Library, Atrium, 145 Harlow Street

Thursday, June 9 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Parks & Rec Kenduskeag Room, 647 Main Street

In-person town hall style meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers at 73 Harlow Street:

Wednesday, June 1 - 11:30 – 1:30 pm

Wednesday, June 15 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Virtual meetings have been scheduled for those unable to participate in person:

Tuesday, June 7 - 11:30 – 1:30 pm - Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88041423163 

Wednesday, June 8 -  7:00 – 9:00 pm - Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81633458699