Westmoreland Review

Rep. Eric Davanzo has announced over $10 million in grant funding for local governments within the 58th Legislative District, including Mount Pleasant Borough and South Huntingdon Township.

"Local governments work hard at keeping tax rates low while still providing the services that residents have come to expect and rely on," said Davanzo. "Grants like these allow important projects to occur but keep local governments from having to saddle residents with outrageous bills."

Mount Pleasant Borough's Frick Park will receive a $376,000 grant for improvements such as making the parking lot ADA compliant, enhancing stormwater drainage, and providing seating. New lighting is also planned to increase safety. Additionally, the borough received over $215,000 for a street sweeper.

South Huntingdon Township was awarded two grants for public works: $162,000 to replace an old backhoe and loader and nearly $300,000 for a new salt shed.

The Local Share Account grants support economic development and community improvement through gaming funds collected under Act 71 of 2004.

Other grants include nearly $2 million for Yough School District to upgrade heating and air conditioning equipment and windows. The Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center received almost $2.5 million for energy efficiency improvements expected to save taxpayers 30% annually in energy costs.

Additional grants were awarded across the district:

- City of Monessen: $75,000 for a downtown business district planning study.

- North Belle Vernon Borough: $82,590 for a backup generator at the fire department.

- North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority: $800,000 to upgrade Larimer Pump Station.

- Rostraver Township: $545,960 for police vehicle dash cameras and renovations.

- Rostraver Township Sewage Authority: $200,000 for pump replacements.

- Sewickley Township: $800,000 for stormwater collection improvements.

- Smithton Borough Municipal Authority: $172,925 for sewage pump installation and repairs.

- Sutersville Borough: $206,474 to repave Fourth Street.

- West Newton Borough: $104,375 for a new public works truck.

- Monessen City School District: $966,187 to replace Monessen Elementary School's roof.

- Mount Pleasant Area School District: $694,815 to retrofit lighting at Jr./Sr. High School.