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COVID-19 presented towns, cities, and counties with a historic challenge: continue to deliver vital government services while responding to an evolving public health crisis. Costs rose as local governments took measures to protect their employees and their communities, while tax revenue fell for some.
Update: Since this story was published in 2022, the Rural Transformation Grant Fund has served 116 communities across the state through grants, training, and strategic planning programs for a total of 186 projects. Newton is now in the final phase of its revitalization project and anticipates completion by Spring 2025.