Accomplishments
Through collaboration, innovation, and strategic investments we've been able to move Cumberland forward. Let's keep Cumberland moving in the right direction. Take a look back to see how far we've come.
School Construction
21st Century Schools for 21st Century Students
Following voter approval of the School Construction Bond, we've been hard at work managing the progress. There have been formal ribbon cuttings at J.J. McLaughlin Cumberland Hill Elementary School and more recently Garvin and Community School.
The work at Garvin included: A new addition comprising of a Cafeteria with kitchen, 1 da Vinci Room, Fire Service room, off-corridor bathrooms, a Media Center, and a Courtyard adjacent to the existing building.
The work at Community included: A new addition comprising of a Cafeteria with a raised stage with access to adjacent Music/Learning Studio, a kitchen, a Special Ed Room and 2 off-corridor bathrooms.
Currently Underway: Ashton Elementary.
Diamond Hill Park
Ongoing Revitalization
Mayor Jeffrey Mutter has made considerable investments in revitalizing Diamond Hill Park for a new generation.
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Trailhead Bathrooms
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Amphitheater & Public Artwork
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Pond Rehabilitation
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Demolition of Ski Lodge
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Pump Track
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Athletic Field Enhancements
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Construction of new welcome center
Outreach & Engagement
Meeting Neighbors Where They Are
We pride ourselves on continuously working to meet our neighbors where they're at and provide them with opportunities, resources, and support.
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New Town events (Cumberland Community Celebration, Jeep Parade, Easter Bunny Parade)
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Formalized Internship Program (coordination with CHS' CTE program)
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Daily meal deliveries during COVID-19 to seniors
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Community Based Vaccination Clinics & Homebound Visits
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Adopt a Family Program which has sponsored approximately 100 children each year.
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First ever Town Resource Manual
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Website Subscription Feature
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Accessibility Improvements
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Increased Social Media Presence for updates​
Infrastructure Improvements
Long-Term Investments in Cumberland
We're continuing to invest in infrastructure improvements that move Cumberland forward and set the community up for success. These include:
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Securing Grant Funding for Industrial Road
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Public Safety Communications Updates
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Abbott Street Pump Station
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Franklin Farms - Well, Long Barn, and Farmhouse
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Accessible Community Spaces (Playgrounds, Diamond Hill Park, Epheta Park)
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Comprehensive School Renovations
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Broadband Infrastructure
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Road Repair
Small Business Assistance
Supporting the Businesses that Support the Community
I'm a small business guy, from a small business family - always have been. I know what it's like to be in charge of everything from executive decisions to janitorial duties. It's why we've prioritized supporting small businesses during these increasingly difficult times. Our administration has provided:
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Over $500,000 in direct support grants to small businesses to use for any expenses they deemed fit to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nearly $200,000 in Take it Outside grants/supplies for businesses to expand their outdoor presence/streetscape.
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Expanded/Increased flexibility for Outdoor Dining.​
Budget Transparency
Open Dialogue About Finances
Under our Administration's strong leadership, the Town of Cumberland was chosen as a recipient of the Government Finance Officers Distinguished Budget Presentation Award two years in a row! In order to receive the budget award, the Town had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device.
Senior Center
Complete Remodel
We are proud to have been able to cut the ribbon at the completely revitalized Cumberland Senior Center. Projects completed with CDBG funding are upgrades to electrical, a new gas heater, and a renovated kitchen and new kitchen equipment. A new roof has also been added, as have exterior improvements such as a new portico, stone veneer, siding, shutters, and pergolas. New ADA-compliant front and side entries with new electronic exterior doors, new interior doors, grading and paving of the parking lot and approach roads, and landscaping have also been completed.
Grant Acquisition
Making Improvements Without Using Tax Dollars
Since taking office we have secured over NINE million dollars in grant funding ($9,249,479). Over the course of the current fiscal year, we have secured over three million dollars in funding. Some highlights include:
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Redevelopment of the Amaral Building into a Community Health Center
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Public Safety Communications Equipment
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Diamond Hill Park Improvements (Pond, Stage, Pump Track, Building)
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Creation of a Valley Falls-Lonsdale Economic Development Plan
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Critical infrastructure improvements
All without impacting the general fund/tax rate.
