The Town of Stoughton, Massachusetts was awarded a $700,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on April 19, 2021. The funding will support the Stoughton Sewer Works (SWR) Expansion to construct critical infrastructure facilities. Through primarily construction-oriented investments, the Economic Development Administration aims to help distressed communities build essential sewer system infrastructure that will catalyze regional economic development consistent with the agency's program objectives. The grant funds will allow the Town of Stoughton to increase wastewater treatment capacity by expanding its existing sewer system, thereby promoting future business growth and job creation opportunities for the region.