Senator Stec announces $340K+ in local library construction aid
Senator Stec News Release of Dec. 17, 2025 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today announced that six libraries in the 45th Senate District will be the recipients of more than $340,000 in state library construction aid. This funding, part of a $44 million allocation in the state budget, is dedicated toward financing construction of new library buildings, construction of additions to existing buildings, and the renovation and/or rehabilitation of existing space.Given the vital role our region’s libraries play in our communities, Stec is pleased to announce this funding and for the positive impact it will have.
“Libraries are a bedrock of every community and serve as home to important resources and services,” said Stec. “It’s important to ensure our libraries are state-of-the-art and can meet the needs of our residents. The funding I’m announcing today will help improve accessibility and safety, helping these facilities thrive for years to come.”
The libraries in the 45th District receiving library construction aid are as follows:
Chazy Public Library, 1329 Fiske Rd., Chazy – $ 32,277 to install a backup generator and energy efficient heat pumps; and
· Mooers Free Library, 25 School Street, Mooers – $ 29,160 for creation of a pavilion on library grounds.
· Caldwell-Lake George Library, 336 Canada Street, Lake George – $ 37,068 for main and lower-level interior renovations for rest room accessibility improvements;
· Canton Free Library, 8 Park St., Canton – $ 52,137 for renovation of a staff room into a kitchenette and custodian’s closet;
· Canton Free Library, 212 Rensselaer St., Rensselaer Falls – $ 56,261 for installation of air-source heat pumps and other elements as part of a net-zero renovation;
· Norwood Public Library, 1 Morton Street, Norwood – $ 16,496 to install EV charging and expand parking spaces to provide clean energy to patrons. A new security system will also be installed;
· Akwesasne Library & Cultural Center, 321 State Route 37, Akwesasne – $ 120,299 for the Akwesasne Cultural Center Front and Back Parking Lot Paving Project to address safety issues, expand access and improve handicap accessibility.
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Posted: December 17th, 2025 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Sports News, State Legislator News.