HARRISBURG – Over $730,000 was awarded to community development projects in Carbon County today through the Monroe County Contiguous Local Share Account, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
“I’m always happy to help secure these funds for worthy projects in our community,” said Heffley. “This funding will enhance public safety, promote tourism, provide recreational opportunities and drive economic growth – benefiting residents throughout Carbon County.”
“This highly competitive funding will support the critical work of our local first responders, preserve our history, and improve local opportunities for recreation,” said Argall. “I’m grateful to have excellent partners in Rep. Heffley, Carbon County’s Commissioners, and all the municipal leaders and community volunteers who worked with us to secure these dollars.”
“The Carbon County Board of Commissioners is very grateful to be awarded this important funding that will help to enhance public safety throughout the county,” said Mike Sofranko, Chairman, Carbon County Board of Commissioners. “We want to thank Sen. Argall and Rep. Heffley for helping the county to acquire this funding, and for their dedicated approach to making Carbon County safer for our law enforcement officers and our residents.”
The following communities received funding:
- Carbon County – $465,000 to purchase radios for the sixteen law enforcement agencies of Carbon County, for improved secure communications between first responders. This effort is a top priority of the Carbon County Commissioners.
- Jim Thorpe Borough – $100,000 to upgrade the electrical systems at the Asa Packer Mansion, preserving this important piece of local history for many years to come.
- Palmerton Borough – $100,000 to repair the deteriorating façade of the Palmerton Area Library to prevent water damage.
- Kidder Township – $35,000 for technological upgrade for the Kidder Township Police Department.
- Franklin Township – $25,000 to construct a parking lot at Christman Memorial Field, providing access to the new t-ball field and playground at the site.
- Nesquehoning Borough – $13,660 to maintain the Nesquehoning Conservation Club nature park.
Local Share Account funding is generated by casino gaming and redistributed to improve communities in the surrounding area. Funding is awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency created by the General Assembly to administer investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.
CONTACT: Jim Brugger (Argall)
Huntre Keip (Heffley)