Officials have applied for $1.8 million in grant funding. It would kickstart the process of building a new fire station and emergency shelter.
The fire station was built in 1960, so after over 60 years of service, city officials feel it is time for a makeover. The hope is the new station would have an emergency shelter inside.
City officials submitted requests Senators Van Hollen, Cardin and Congressman Harris for the $1.8 million. The money would come from USDA Rural Development for a Congressionally Directed Spending/Community Project.
Based off conversations we had with neighbors in Crisfield on Monday, the combined projects appear to have support.
"It couldn't hurt, it really couldn't hurt," said David Smart.
John Dietsch echoed Smart.
"An enormous help," said Dietsch.