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Kosierowski helps secure over $1.2M in state grants for legislative district

HARRISBURG, May 21 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today announced that more than $1.2 million in state grants have been awarded in her legislative district to be used for economic and community development.

“I worked very hard with Senator Marty Flynn and my fellow state representatives to bring these dollars to our communities,” Kosierowski said. “This state funding demonstrates a commitment to supporting and enhancing the quality of life here -- from providing funding for equipment for a cultural festival to restoring a cultural center’s floor to purchasing necessary equipment for our local police forces. Thanks to this funding, life here will continue to be vibrant and safe.” 

The grants awarded include:

$49,140          Clarks Green Municipal Building Emergency Generator Project

To purchase and install an emergency generator at the municipal building.

$66,211          Clarks Summit New Patrol Vehicle

To purchase a new vehicle for the police department.

$80,000          Dickson City Commercial Enforcement Vehicle

To purchase a vehicle for the police department.

$42,393          Ballet Theater of Scranton Equipment Project

To purchase new equipment for theatre presentations.

$120,000       South Abington Griffin Pond Animal Shelter ERU Replacement

For the purchase and installation of a new HVAC system for the animal shelter.

$51,143          Indo American Community of Scranton Equipment Project

To purchase event equipment for use by IACOS.

$80,895          La Festa Italiana of Lackawanna County Equipment & Storage Project

To purchase equipment for the cultural festival.

$125,000       Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour Site Improvements

For site improvements to the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour.

$81,000          Lackawanna County Trail Maintenance Equipment Project

Funds for trail maintenance equipment for use countywide in Lackawanna County.

$100,000       North Scranton Little League Batting Cage Project

To enhance the batting cage area.

$113,260       Scranton Preparatory School Lighting Project

Funds for the Scranton Preparatory School Lighting project.

$110,000       Scranton Tennis Club ADA Accessibility Project

For the Scranton Tennis Club ADA Accessibility project.

$74,535          Scranton Cultural Center Restoration Project

For floor restoration at the facility.

$67,000          South Abington Township Police Vehicle Purchase

To purchase and upfit a new police vehicle for the police department.

$39,849          Waverly Township Police Department Equipment Upgrades

For the purchase of police equipment.

Local Share Account grants are funded by gaming revenue and may be used for economic and community development and other public interest projects within casino host and contiguous counties.