Monroe County News

Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced the allocation of over $1.9 million in state funding for various community improvement projects and purchases within the 176th Legislative District. Rader was instrumental in securing 14 Local Share Account (LSA) grants.

“These grants are important because they are going toward infrastructure upgrades and public safety enhancements in our local communities, helping to enhance the quality of life for all,” said Rader. “I am always happy to work with officials in the municipalities I represent to advocate on their behalf for this state funding.”

The grants awarded include:

- Chestnuthill Township: $225,000 for parking lot repaving at American Legion Post 927.

- Chestnuthill Township: $300,000 for stormwater management along Woods Crossing in Country Terrace Acres subdivision.

- Hamilton Township: $120,000 for the purchase of a mower and accessories.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $355,845 for building renovations and repaving at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $92,398 for repairs to a bridge over Buckwha Creek in Eldred Township.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $47,040 for repaving the parking lot at Five Loaf House food pantry in Tobyhanna Township.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $22,012 for replacing the HVAC system at Five Loaf House in Tobyhanna Township.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $33,503 for purchasing rescue tools and equipment by Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $134,820 for repairing and repaving the parking lot at Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Company fire station.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $250,000 for renovations and improvements at Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Hamilton Township.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $86,100 for exterior renovations at Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company’s main station.

- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority: $40,950 for exterior renovations at Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company’s Jonas substation.

- Ross Township: $164,975 for a culvert replacement project along Mt. Eaton Road.

- Tunkhannock Township: $61,585 for new portable radios by Tunkhannock Volunteer Fire Company.

The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved and awarded these grants. The authority is an independent agency responsible for managing programs and investments aimed at Pennsylvania's economic growth. LSA grants are funded through gaming revenues.

Representative Jack Rader

176th Legislative District

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Media Contact: Andy Briggs

717-260-6474

abriggs@pahousegop.com

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