Scranton, PA – October 22, 2024 – Senator Marty Flynn, alongside State Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski, Jim Haddock, Kyle Mullins, Bridget Kosierowski, and Kyle Donahue, are excited to announce the approval of over $8 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for numerous infrastructure, recreation, safety, and community service projects across Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.
“These LSA funds will help boost our communities by addressing key needs like public safety, infrastructure, and recreational spaces,” said Senator Flynn. “I’m proud to work alongside our representatives and local leaders to secure this vital funding for our residents.”
Funded Projects in Lackawanna County
- Joint Municipal Roadway Infrastructure Revitalization Project – South Abington Township
- Grant Award: $733,677
- State Representative: Bridget Kosierowski (H114)
- Renovation of three roads near Abington Heights High School to improve traffic and safety.
- St. James Manor Renovation – Scranton City
- Grant Award: $618,816
- State Representative: Kyle Donahue (H113)
- Renovation of Catholic Social Services’ facility, including roof replacement, parking lot repaving, and HVAC upgrades.
- Jewish Community Center Playground Project – Scranton City
- Grant Award: $500,000
- State Representative: Kyle Donahue (H113)
- Construction of a new playground and pickleball courts at the Jewish Community Center.
- McDade Park Pickleball Project – Lackawanna County
- Grant Award: $400,000
- State Representative: Countywide Project
- Construction of eight pickleball courts, drainage, and utilities work to enhance Lackawanna County’s most visited park.
- Marion Street Park Lighting Project – Old Forge Borough
- Grant Award: $300,933
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Installation of lighting and security at Marion Street Park to improve safety.
- Dunmore Pickleball Courts at Monroe Park – Dunmore Borough
- Grant Award: $170,366
- State Representative: Kyle Mullins (H112)
- Construction of four pickleball courts with lighting and drainage at McHale Park.
- Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center Facility Improvements – West Abington Township
- Grant Award: $250,000
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Renovations at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center, including asbestos remediation and roof replacement.
- Riverfront Park Lighting – Dickson City Borough
- Grant Award: $165,802
- State Representative: Bridget Kosierowski (H114)
- Installation of lighting around the perimeter of Riverfront Park to extend usage after dark and improve safety.
- Moosic Borough Refuse Truck Purchase
- Grant Award: $100,000
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Purchase of a new garbage truck for Moosic Borough.
- The Deutsch Institute Exterior Repairs / Refresh – Scranton City
- Grant Award: $101,785
- State Representative: Bridget Kosierowski (H114)
- Exterior repairs to the Deutsch Center, including roof and siding replacement.
- Keystone College Brooks Theater Renovations – La Plume Township
- Grant Award: $79,165
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Renovation of Keystone College’s Brooks Theater with new sound and lighting equipment.
- Project 25 (P25) Digital Two-Way Wireless Communication – Moosic Borough
- Grant Award: $76,396
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Purchase of 20 portable radios to improve police communication and interoperability.
- Throop Borough Police Equipment Project
- Grant Award: $150,000
- State Representative: Kyle Mullins (H112)
- Purchase of police equipment, including license plate readers and tasers, to enhance public safety in Throop Borough.
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Funded Projects in Luzerne County
- Mohegan Sun Arena HVAC Project – Luzerne County Convention Center Authority
- Grant Award: $650,000
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Replacement of HVAC equipment to improve comfort and energy efficiency at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- Pittston City Redevelopment Authority – RDA Housing Co-Location Project
- Grant Award: $500,000
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Construction of a new office building to house both the Redevelopment Authority and Housing Authority in Pittston, Luzerne County.
- Pittston Township Ambulance Purchase
- Grant Award: $342,890
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Purchase of a new ambulance to serve Pittston Township.
- Hughestown Borough Hose Company Pumper Purchase
- Grant Award: $480,000
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Purchase of a new water tank pumper to support the borough’s firefighting efforts.
- Bennett Street Wall and Drainage Improvements – Avoca Borough
- Grant Award: $302,000
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Repair of a collapsed wall and installation of a drainage system on Bennett Street.
- Riverfront Parking Garage – Wilkes-Barre City
- Grant Award: $250,000
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Construction of a two-level parking garage to add 140 parking spaces in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
- Wilkes-Barre City Hazle Street Retaining Wall Repairs
- Grant Award: $250,000
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Additional repairs to the Hazle Street retaining wall to prevent future collapse.
- King’s College Occupational Therapy Program Equipment Purchase – Wilkes-Barre City
- Grant Award: $250,000
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Purchase of hands-on learning equipment for King’s College’s occupational therapy doctoral program.
- River Road Railroad Crossing Replacement – Jenkins Township
- Grant Award: $248,814
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Replacement of a deteriorated railroad crossing on River Road to improve safety.
- Lincoln Heights Upgrades – Pittston City
- Grant Award: $200,000
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Replacement of windows and sidewalks at the Lincoln Heights Senior Housing Facility.
- Plains Legion Building Renovations – Plains Township
- Grant Award: $179,250
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Renovation of American Legion Post 558, including new roofing, flooring, and a security system.
- Catholic Youth Center Passenger Vans – Wilkes-Barre City
- Grant Award: $176,367
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Purchase of three new passenger vans to transport children to and from school and community programs.
- Jenkins Township Municipal Equipment Purchase
- Grant Award: $170,315
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Purchase of a backhoe loader and zero-turn lawn mower for public works improvements.
- Plains Township North Main Street Drainage Project
- Grant Award: $121,189
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Installation of a storm sewer system to address water pooling on North Main Street.
- Glenburn Township – Heavy-Duty Public Works Truck
- Grant Award: $117,577
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Purchase of a new heavy-duty pickup truck with plow capabilities for road maintenance and snow removal.
- West Pittston Levee Study and Preliminary Engineering Project
- Grant Award: $100,000
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Preliminary engineering for a flood control levee along the Susquehanna River.
- Laurel Run Fire Department Feasibility Study
- Grant Award: $44,175
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Feasibility study for a new fire department building in Laurel Run Borough.
- Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority – Mower Acquisition
- Grant Award: $68,289
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Purchase of a robotic lawn mower to maintain railroad track right of ways across Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.
- Plains Township Police 2024 Chevy Tahoe
- Grant Award: $38,850
- State Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski (H121)
- Purchase of a new Chevy Tahoe to enhance the fleet for the Plains Township Police Department.
- Police Speed Enforcement Equipment – Avoca Borough
- Grant Award: $27,158
- State Representative: Jim Haddock (H118)
- Purchase of speed display units and a camera to monitor traffic in Avoca Borough.
These critical projects reflect Senator Flynn and the State Representatives’ ongoing commitment to supporting communities across Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. “I am honored to work with local governments and organizations to secure funding that will make our neighborhoods safer, more vibrant, and better connected,” said Senator Flynn. “This is a huge win for everyone involved.”
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