Rutland Spends COVID Funds on Tech and Repairs

Rutland’s Finance Committee just approved spending the last $200K of federal COVID stimulus funds—redirecting it from original plans to tackle urgent IT, security, and infrastructure needs. The bulk, $98K, goes to critical tech upgrades: switching to Microsoft 365, installing new firewalls, and updating computers to Windows 11 to fend off cyberattacks. Another $20K funds exterior security cameras at City Hall, monitored by police, while $30K is earmarked for masonry repairs to stop water damage. With potential leftover funds, carpeting and painting may follow. No objections raised—though the board president warned the masonry work might cost more than budgeted, making it a top priority. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d0cbb5178631fba