HARRISBURG – Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced $5,594,971 in state grant funding has been awarded to support local infrastructure, public safety, and community improvement projects across the 27th Senatorial District.
The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) through the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide program and will benefit municipalities and organizations in Columbia, Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, and Snyder counties.
“These investments will help communities address real needs while easing the financial burden on local taxpayers,” Culver said. “From public safety equipment and wastewater improvements to childcare, historic preservation, and community facilities, this funding supports projects that improve quality of life across our region.”
Other local legislators emphasized the broad reach and practical impact of the funding across the district.
“These projects touch on every corner of our district from infrastructure and public safety to historic preservation and early childhood education,” said Rep. Stender. “I will continue working to support smart investments that strengthen our communities and serve local residents.”
“These grants provide vital support to local communities, helping improve public safety, enhance infrastructure, and strengthen quality of life for residents,” said Rep. Stehr. “Investments like these ensure our municipalities have the resources they need to serve their communities effectively.”
“These investments save local governments money, strengthen our communities, and improve essential services,” said Rep. Dave Rowe. “From sewer upgrades to fire safety equipment and ballpark improvements, these projects will positively impact current and future residents’ quality of life.”
In addition to supporting a wide range of community needs, the funding also advances critical public safety projects.
“I was very happy to have advocated for this funding to help the fire company build a new station to better serve the community,” said Rep. Jamie Walsh. “This type of investment in our communities is essential for enhanced public safety.”
Lawmakers also noted the importance of securing outside funding to reduce pressure on local taxpayers and municipal budgets.
“By securing outside funding for these projects, we’re taking pressure off municipal budgets and ensuring taxpayers aren’t left holding the bag,” said Rep. Ryncavage. “These projects move neighborhoods forward while keeping municipal finances stable.”
“These dollars being brought back to Columbia County are the result of persistent work and conservative common sense to return taxpayer money home and invest it where it makes a real difference for families and communities,” said Rep. Leadbeter. “When I make a commitment, I deliver.”
Local Share Account Projects Awarded Funding
Columbia County
- Berwick Borough: $85,000 to assist with swale restoration at Test Track Park.
- Bloomsburg Town (on behalf of Bloomsburg Area YMCA): $200,000 to assist with the Bloomsburg Area YMCA childcare expansion project.
- Briar Creek Township: $30,000 to assist with the purchase of a new police vehicle.
- Catawissa Borough: $25,000 to assist with borough technology upgrades.
- Catawissa Borough: $116,672 to assist with police vehicle purchases and equipment.
- Catawissa Borough Municipal Authority: $64,405 to assist with the purchase of a pickup truck.
- Columbia County (on behalf of the Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society): $100,000 to assist with building safety improvements.
- Columbia County Redevelopment Authority (on behalf of Community Strategies Group): $100,000 to assist with the For the Cause Teen Center at Coblentz Corner in Berwick.
- Columbia County Redevelopment Authority (on behalf of Beyond Violence Inc.): $62,225 to assist with shelter rehabilitation in Berwick.
- Columbia County Redevelopment Authority: $62,500 to assist with water plant improvements in Orangeville Borough.
- Fishing Creek Township: $180,000 to assist with the purchase of a mower and brush cutter with attachments.
- Orange Township: $200,000 to assist with the Mount Pleasant Wastewater Treatment Plant project.
- Scott Township: $66,057 to assist with the purchase of a new dump truck.
Luzerne County
- Slocum Township (on behalf of Slocum Township Volunteer Fire Company): $100,000 to assist with sitework and construction related to a future fire station.
- Sugarloaf Township: $202,000 to assist with the purchase of a Freightliner truck for the township road department.
- Wright Township: $152,444 to assist with the purchase of police vehicles.
Montour County
- Derry Township (on behalf of Washingtonville Volunteer Fire Company): $100,000 to assist with parking lot paving.
- Mahoning Township (on behalf of Danville Child Development Center): $125,000 to assist with playground surfacing renovations.
- Montour County (on behalf of Maria Joseph Manor): $196,914 to assist with fire panel safety and security upgrades.
- Montour County (on behalf of Ronald McDonald House of Danville): $204,674 to assist with facility upgrades.
Northumberland County
- Delaware Township: $122,700 to assist with the purchase of roller equipment.
- Delaware Township (on behalf of the Warrior Run–Fort Freeland Heritage Society): $137,241 to assist with restoration of the Historic Warrior Run Church.
- Kulpmont Borough: $200,000 to assist with roadway rehabilitation on Chestnut Street, Fifth Street, and Ninth Street.
- Lower Augusta Township: $100,000 to assist with the purchase of a loader backhoe.
- Milton Borough (on behalf of Milton Fire Department): $100,000 to assist with the purchase of fire apparatus.
- Mount Carmel Borough (on behalf of Mount Carmel Area Community Center): $200,000 to assist with renovations to the Phillips Mansion, which will serve as the future home of the Mount Carmel Area Community Center.
- Mount Carmel Borough: $159,350 to assist with Town Park safety, security, and lighting improvements.
- Northumberland Borough: $100,000 to assist with the purchase of a street sweeper.
- Northumberland-Montour Joint Airport Authority: $75,700 to assist with airport facility improvements in Riverside Borough.
- Shamokin Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority: $100,000 to assist with the grit chamber removal project at the wastewater treatment facility in Ralpho Township.
- Snydertown Borough: $400,000 to assist with Main Street stormwater drainage improvements.
- Sunbury City Municipal Authority: $200,000 to assist with the purchase of a new flush truck.
Snyder County
- Beaver Township: $48,136 to assist with the purchase of a skid steer.
- Freeburg Borough: $464,349 to assist with Route 35 sewer lining.
- Hummels Wharf Municipal Authority: $248,500 to assist with sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
- McClure Borough (on behalf of McClure Volunteer Fire Company): $45,202 to assist with the purchase of fire equipment.
- Penn Township: $103,000 to assist with the purchase of a township truck.
- Perry Township Municipal Authority: $385,000 to assist with sewer collection and treatment plant upgrades.
- Spring Township: $32,902 to assist with community Little League field improvements.
Additional Funding
- Wright Township (Luzerne County): $175,000 through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to assist with the Pickleball for All project.
Funding for these projects was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and is administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Contact:
Sam Clepper