State Sen. Nick Miller (D-14th), Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-133rd), Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-132nd), Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-134th) and Rep. Josh Siegel (D-22nd) have announced nearly $1 million in Commonwealth Financing Authority Local Share Account grants for various projects.

The LSA grants totaled $885,653 and were awarded during a recent CFA board meeting. LSA grants support economic development, community development and public interest projects.

Grants for emergency and public safety services have been awarded to Hanover Township’s new county radios for $92,581, Northampton Borough’s fire training prop for $120,163, Bushkill Township’s hydraulic rescue pump accessories for $25,000 and South Whitehall Township’s coroner specialty scene response vehicle for $22,578.

East Allen Township’s Dech House restoration will receive $292,283, and community improvement project is receiving $43,974.

Community facilities and public infrastructure projects include $90,000 to Bushkill Township’s outdoor restrooms, $64,793 to Salisbury’s Eastern Salisbury Fire Department parking lot improvements and $22,578 to South Whitehall’s West End Water District rehabilitation.

Bushkill Township’s fleet improvement plan receives $85,000, and Allentown’s Patriots equipment purchase will get $26,703.

“The grants awarded will significantly strengthen our municipal services, public safety infrastructure and community development efforts, all of which are essential to the improvement of our region and the livelihood of our residents,” Miller said. “We are building a stronger future for the Lehigh Valley by enhancing our communities with the resources they need to stay safe, modern and resilient. From equipping first responders with advanced tools to upgrading aging municipal fleets in places like Bushkill Township, these grants mark an exciting step forward for our region.”

“Thanks to my colleague, Sen. Miller, for working with me to secure this funding for the people of Coplay,” McNeill said.

“I am glad to see these projects receive funding,” Schlossberg said. “The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office is one of the most advanced in the commonwealth, and these funds will help our coroner continue the work this office has done to keep our communities safe.

“There are aging water systems across the country,” Schlossberg added. “South Whitehall’s work to replace infrastructure for the West End Water District has been a key focus for years, and these funds will help this project take a step forward.”

“Bringing home our tax dollars to improve our community is one of my top priorities,” Schweyer said. “This funding will help meet several important needs, from ensuring our emergency responders have the vehicles they need to properly answer the call to keeping Patriot Park, a jewel of the southside, properly maintained so youth sports teams can continue to play ball on this legendary field. This is truly an important investment for the Lehigh Valley, and I want to thank my fellow colleagues and Sen. Miller for collaborating to support these projects.”

“Wear and tear of our infrastructure is a necessary price to pay, especially when, in turn, we have our brave firefighters protecting us along with our first responders in general,” Siegel said. “With the excavation of the front driveway of the Eastern Salisbury Fire Department and the replacement of an 8-inch-thick concrete pad and the pavement of the side and rear lots, there will be enhanced durability and better load support from here on out for the fire trucks. I thank all my colleagues for their help to secure the funding needed to make this important change.”