Matzie: More than $300,000 secured for Beaver County first responder resources

Additional funding for renovations to war memorial park

Rep. Robert F. Matzie January 21, 2026 | 11:59 AM

AMBRIDGE, Jan. 21 – New state grants totaling $355,000 will fund equipment and facility repairs for first responders and renovations to a community war memorial park and pavilion in the 16^th Legislative District, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.

Matzie, who is chairman of the House Majority Caucus, said some of the new dollars will support vehicle and equipment upgrades and building improvements to police and fire departments around the district.

“Our district’s first responders are dedicated, talented, and fearless,” Matzie said. “They stand between our community and danger, and they ask nothing in return but to have the resources they need to do their lifesaving work. I was proud to help secure this funding so that our frontline heroes have the safe facilities they deserve and the equipment they need to respond when the next call comes in.”

Matzie said the funding includes:

$75,000 to Rochester Borough Police for a police cruiser.
$65,000 to Harmony Township Police for a police cruiser.
$50,000 to Monaca Borough Police for equipment.
$50,000 to the Baden Volunteer Fire Department for building upgrades and renovations.
$30,000 to Hopewell Township Police for equipment and training for a new K9 Unit.
$30,000 to Ambridge Borough Police to outfit a cruiser for a K9 dog.
$30,000 to Freedom Borough for renovations to the Freedom Borough War Memorial Park and community pavilion.
$25,000 to Conway Volunteer Fire Department for County Rehab Unit equipment.