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Montreal follows up on grant applications

By ZACHARY MARANO

zmarano@yourdailyglobe.com

MONTREAL, Wis. — Since the inauguration of new mayor Kelly Traczyk, the city of Montreal has applied for grant funding for several projects, some of which were discussed at the common council meeting on Tuesday.

Traczyk said that they have applied for the Wisconsin Department of Transport’s Local Road Improvement Plan program for funds to improve three roads: Bessemer Street, Michigan Avenue and Minnesota Avenue. She said that it is not guaranteed they will receive funds through this program because many municipalities are applying for an LRIP proje...