As SpedFast stated and as a former state (NY) employee that dealt with state and city funding as well as grants, it’s just takes forever. There are so many rules that need to be followed it’s just a time consuming process. Then it goes low bid and takes longer. Figure a few years. They “might” tell you at a town meeting, but then those folks might not know the particulars. Maybe write a letter as well, or e-mail if possible,