Hire Grant Writer:
I support hiring a part time or full time Grant Writer. Currently the department heads write the grants. I don’t believe this a good use of their time. A Grant Writer is a professional who is well trained in completing applications for financial grants which are often provided by state and federal government. The benefits of hiring a Grant Writer will outweigh the cost of hiring a Grant Writer in the short term. The Town of North Reading must pursue all applicable state and federal grants that are available.