State Department of Transportation officials said this week they’ve secured $500,000 to complete sidewalk and curb repair in conjunction with paving work alongside Main Street and Second Avenue.

“We have identified a funding source. Our project construction manager is working to negotiate a price with the contractor. We still need some additional permits, but the wheels are in motion to do all the sidewalks,” said Reuben Yost, chief of construction, maintenance and operations for DOT…