Deb Carhart, although now retired from CAP-21, said she maintains a strong connection to the organization and continues to stay active as a volunteer.

She had served as Executive Director for the past four years, and considers CAP-21’s attracting of Main Street Grants a significant achievement.

“We received the first funding for Inlet’s Main Street Grant in 2008 and we’ll be finishing up in Old Forge in 2011,” she said.

A second round of applications will be processed this fall under the guidance of Carhart’s successor, Nick Rose.

“Hopefully it will fund a lot of projects that still need to be done,” she said.

Carhart said she is also proud that CAP-21 was able to help establish the local Farmer’s Market in Old Forge. Continue reading →