ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Sub-Committee

The purpose of the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Sub-Committee is to advise the Wayland Select Board with recommendations for allowed uses of ARPA grant funds to fund community priorities. To complete this work, the Sub-Committee will work through the Town Manager’s office to solicit input from staff, boards and committees, and the broader community.

The Select Board’s intends for the Sub-Committee to provide guidance and direction. The Select Board may authorize the expenditure of ARPA funds at any time and without consulting the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee will submit ARPA spending recommendations to the Select Board no later than December 15, 2022.  The term end date for ARPA Sub-Committee members is December 31, 2022, unless extended by a Select Board vote.

On June 27, 2022, the Select Board voted to appoint Tom Fay and Carol Martin to the ARPA Sub-Committee.

On January 23, 2023, the Select Board voted 5-0 to extend the committee's term to March 31, 2023.