Monroe County News

Rep. Jack Rader of Monroe has announced that nearly $2.5 million in state funding will be directed toward community improvements in the 176th Legislative District and Monroe County. This funding, secured through 16 Local Share Account (LSA) grants, is intended to support a variety of local projects.

"The projects and purchases supported through these grants are going to benefit our local communities in a variety of ways," stated Rader. "From infrastructure upgrades and building renovations to new emergency vehicles and recreational facilities, the quality of life in our area is being enhanced, which is exactly what this funding is supposed to do. I was happy to advocate on behalf of every one of the grant applications."

The approved local grants include several significant allocations: $400,000 for Brodhead Creek Regional Authority's water storage tank construction in Pocono Township; $308,514 for culvert replacement under Silver Valley Road by Chestnuthill Township; and $375,000 for East Stroudsburg University Foundation's purchase of bleachers and scoreboard for a new soccer facility at East Stroudsburg University.

Additional grants include funds for Clymer Library computer upgrades, Eldred Township's backup generator purchase, Hamilton Township pedestrian bridge repairs at Old Mill, and equipment acquisitions for Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company among others.

These grants were sanctioned by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an independent agency responsible for overseeing the funding programs aimed at Pennsylvania’s economic development. The LSA grants are financed from gaming revenues.