Public notice All interested public and private transit and paratransit operators within Newton County, are hereby advised that Central Mississippi Residential Center (CMRC) is applying to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Jackson, Mississippi, for a grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Public Transportation Act, as amended, for the provision of Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Service is being provided within Newton County. This program consists of the purchase of transportation services for CMRC’s clients and participants from Choctaw Transit Authority. The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties, including transit and paratransit operators, of the service being planned for providing transportation services for the elderly and disabled within the area as described above, and to ensure that such a program would not represent a duplication of current or of proposed services provided by existing transit or paratransit operators in the area. Comments either for or against this service will be received at any time within 15 days from the date of this notice. All comments should be addressed to Kim Lovett, 701 Northside Drive, Newton, MS 39345, Office 601-683-4223 or klovett@cmrc.ms.gov. A public hearing will be held at Central Mississippi Residential Center Staff Development Center Room 136, 701 Northside Drive, Newton, MS on January 21, 2021 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm. Publish Dates: December 30 & January 6, 2021
