GUILFORD – Several local courts were awarded a piece of a $5 million state grant last week to help improve their technology and computer equipment.

Assemblyman Cliff Crouch and State Senator James L. Seward announced that the four Chenango County courts along with other town and village courts were being awarded grants from the Justice Court Assistance Program.

“Many of our historic local town and village courts often operate on limited resources due to the budgetary constraints of local governments. The Justice Court Assistance Program provides important assistance for our local courts to ensure they can continue their vital role within the community,” said Crouch.