Several projects throughout Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties recently received funding through state grants

Carbon County

State Rep. Doyle Heffley and Sen. David Argall announced $736,596 in grants for community and public safety upgrades for several projects throughout Carbon County.

The money is coming through Local Share Account grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

“The money secured in these grants will help our communities address important local needs,” Heffley said. “From strengthening public safety to making important improvements these dollars will support Carbon County for years to come. I was pleased to work with Sen. Argall to help deliver this key funding.”

“Towns and neighborhoods in all corners of our region will benefit from this funding,” Argall said.

Municipalities receiving LSA funding are:

• Carbon County: $22,987 to the Carbon County Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of a drone to enhance emergency response efforts.

• Carbon County: $88,927 to the Mauch Chunk Historical Society to construct an ADA-compliant entrance at the Mauch Chunk Opera House.

• East Penn Township: $20,000 to the East Penn Township Volunteer Fire Company for the purchase of digital radios.

• Jim Thorpe: $127,834 to upgrade the HVAC system in the Asa Packer Mansion.

• Jim Thorpe: $116,858 to the Lehighton Ambulance Association to purchase a new ambulance.

• Kidder Township: $100,000 to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania to make infrastructure improvements to Camp Mosey Wood.

• Lansford: $98,990 to make facility upgrades at the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum.

• Parryville: $100,000 to build a new combined municipal building and fire station.

• Summit Hill: $60,000 to Diligence Fire Company No. 1 to upgrade the radio system for fire, police and EMS services.

Act 71 of 2004 provides for the distribution of LSA gaming revenues through the CFA to support projects of public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Lehigh/Northampton counties

State Rep. Zach Mako and Sens. Jarrett Coleman and Nick Miller announced several Local Share Account grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority have been secured for projects in Lehigh and Northampton counties.

“I’m grateful to partner with Sens. Nick Miller and Jarrett Coleman to secure funding for these projects,” Mako said. “These resources will support the repair and replacement of essential infrastructure and equipment that municipalities and organizations rely on to better serve our community. I’m glad to help pursue this funding, as moving forward without it would have been difficult.”

“Funding our first responders and local priorities will benefit our communities for years to come,” Coleman said. “I am proud to have supported these efforts and help our municipalities get the support they needed.”

“These grants are critical investments in the safety, infrastructure, and quality of life of our communities,” Miller said. “From providing lifesaving rescue tools in Hanover Township, upgrading essential municipal equipment in Walnutport Borough, improving parks and recreation spaces in Whitehall Township, and enhancing pedestrian safety infrastructure in Salisbury Township, these funds will ensure our municipalities have the resources they need to better serve our community members and build a stronger future for the Lehigh Valley.”

Municipalities receiving LSA funding include:

• Lehigh Township: $89,500 to replace its mobile vehicle radios in its police vehicles and its base station at the police department due to a change in Northampton County 911 dispatching.

• Lehigh Township: $60,987 to replace its police radios to secure, modern digital devices, which will improve interoperability with surrounding areas.

• Slatington: $36,241 to purchase a new patrol vehicle for the police department.

• Slatington: $17,422 to make critical roof repairs to the Slatington Public Library.

• Walnutport: $56,911 to purchase a new camera system for four patrol cars, body-worn cameras for its officers and Tasers.

• Walnutport: $202,432 to replace an aging and malfunctioning municipal dump truck.