Babylon Town OKs seeking funds for 2 buses

The Town of Babylon Tuesday approved a request for state money to buy buses to transport seniors.

At its board meeting, the town approved a resolution authorizing an application to the state legislative grant program for $120,000. The town is applying through the office of Assemb. Robert Sweeney (D-Lindenhurst). In 2010, Sweeney secured $50,000 for the town to purchase a bus for seniors.

If approved, the town will use the money to buy two 20-seat buses. The buses will be used to transport take seniors to and from the town’s senior centers, as well as for medical appointments and shopping trips.