Knight Street flood buyout approved
Town of WatertownConnecticut- Detected
- Aug 10, 2026
- 89 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
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From the meeting
At the August 10, 2026 meeting, the town reported that the FEMA Swift Grant application for the Gowans & Knight property on Knight Street had been approved in August 2026. The acquisition was approved for 100% FEMA funding because of repetitive flood losses, changing the originally expected 75/25 funding split. After acquisition, the existing building will be demolished and the property maintained as flood-compatible open space.
The town still had 19 follow-up questions from FEMA and was coordinating with town and state officials on documentation.
- Meeting date
- August 10, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Watertown
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