Main Street group moving forward with official recognition, projects

The Steering Committee for Montana Main Street Program met Monday and not only adopted a name for the group, but also made steps to move forward with its official status and future projects.

Hill County Community Foundation chair Pam Veis joined the committee's board, which comprises representatives from local businesses and organizations,

Veis said that HCCF was awarded $5,000 this summer by Montana Community Foundation to be paid out in grants toward the foundation's three focus areas, which are arts and culture, community beautification and basic human needs.

"We all agreed on our board tha...