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National Museum of Industrial History announces groundbreaking Of 17,000-square-foot Outdoor expansion Submitted by GLENN KOEHLER The National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) has broken ground on an outdoor park that will nearly double the museum's available space to educate the public about the country's industrial past. The park, part of a $275,000 project, will reimagine 17,000 square feet of the museum's property into a new area where visitors can see working machines and follow in the footsteps of generations of workers and inventors. Utilizing actual industrial machinery from Bethlehem Steel and beyond, the park will show the process of transforming raw materials into
finished products and highlight innovations in industry. "We're very excited about this project. Being able to break ground on a significant new part of the museum, despite all of the hardships this year has brought, is a silver lining during a tough time," said Kara Mohsinger, President and CEO of the museum. "We just celebrated the fourth anniversary of the museum and this is a perfect way to kick off our fifth year. This new park will allow us to bring even more history to life, host additional workshops and programs, and offer more artifact demonstrations than ever before." Construction on the park is ex-
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pected to last approximately two months. Several large-scale artifacts will be installed in the park, including a number of original Bethlehem Steel machines. An electric arc furnace, a miniature basic oxygen furnace, a 10-ton ladle, and a rare ingot mold all donated by Lehigh University were once used at Bethlehem Steel's Homer Research Labs, the current home of Lehigh's Mountaintop Campus. An 11-foottall Bement, Miles & Co. steam hammer dating to 1887 and a Wellman Engineering Co. charging machine, the last of its kind in the country, are both original to the plant and will be restored to operational status. A 1941 Whitcomb diesel-electric locomotive has already been installed and restored to working condition on a narrow-gauge track in the future park area. The two furnaces are the only on public display in the northeast United States and will be situated with the locomotive and charging machine to approximate how Continued on page 8
By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on Tuesday, August 11, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors heard the opening arguments in an appeal case that stemmed from the rejection of a development plan in 2018. Jamie Kratz, attorney for Kay Krapf of K & H Development, alleged that township manager Ilene Eckhart, former township engineer Robert Cox, township solicitor Lincoln Treadwell, and former board of supervisors chairman Larry Oberly “conspired” to reject plans for a 40,000 square foot industrial flex property on Savage Road. The township engineer, argued Kratz, drafted a plan review letter in December 2018 that prompted Eckhart to reject the plan based on “stormwater deficiencies.” Kratz said the rejection was unlawful, as preliminary plan submissions do not have to be “100 percent compliant” when it comes to stormwater management in order for them to move forward to the township’s planning commission. Kratz named several township professionals in his opening argument, implicating all of them in an alleged conspiracy. The biggest player was former board of supervisors chairman Oberly, he said. Oberly was against the development because it sat across from his home. After running a campaign against development and ultimately winning, Kratz said Oberly worked with the board to rezone township land. One of the parcels rezoned following a motion in 2018 was the Krapf property, changing it from an industrial zone to a residential zone. All rezoning went into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, a month after the township’s “unlawful” rejection of the industrial development. “The board [of supervisors] needs to wake up here,” Kratz said. “[They] have been misguided.” He further threatened a possible civil rights lawsuit.
John Mahoney is representing the township in this appeal case. He argued that the plan was never rejected because what was submitted to Cox in 2018 was an “application” for a land development plan, not the plan itself. It was “so inadequate” the engineer and township did not feel it ready to be seen by the planning commission. It was missing topographical data and soil testing. After the rejection, the township returned the developer’s application fee. “A novice engineer would have made the same decision,” Mahoney said. He also stressed that Oberly never got to see the plan because it was rejected before it made it to the board. He further added that Oberly recused himself from the zoning amendment vote in 2018, though he did not have to under the law. “Even though you advocate a position in a campaign, you do not have to recuse [yourself ],” Mahoney said. “But he did.” It will be left up to the board of supervisors, represented by their own independent attorney Tom Dinklelacker, to determine whether the Krapf plan was unlawfully rejected. What they will have to ultimately decide on is whether the rejection letter drafted by Cox was a “determination” or a “report.” A determination is a final action by an officer or party that would make the rejection lawful. A report is simply “guidance.” Kratz said the rejection letter was a report, and his stance is supported by retired judge Emil Giordano. He was an independent judge who heard evidence in the case in 2019. He recomContinued on page 8
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Hahn announces grants for Infrastructure improvements Submitted by ANDY BRIGGS Two Northampton County municipalities in the 138th Legislative District were awarded state grants to assist in the completion of water and sewer improvement projects that will ben-
efit residents and communities, announced Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton). The funding was made available through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program. “Infrastructure costs are on the
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rise for small municipalities statewide. That’s why it is so important programs like this are available to help ensure critical infrastructure improvements are completed,” said Hahn. “I was happy to work with municipal leaders on identifying these projects and advocate on their behalf.” The Bath Borough Authority was awarded $224,825 for a water system improvement project. Specifically, the grant funding will go toward the installation of 1,100 feet of PVC waterline, two fire hydrants, five valves, new service lines and interconnections to exiting water mains at Penn, East Main and Pine streets. The old cast iron pipes to be replaced have a history of breaks and leaks. The authority has also committed $39,675 of its own funding for the $264,000 project. Pen Argyl Borough was awarded $47,586 for sewer improvements on Moyer Street and East Babbit Avenue. Specifically, the grant funding will address issues with two sewer mains. The work on Moyer Street includes the removal of a deteriorating sewer main point and extending it by 40 feet with a new manhole. On East Babbit Avenue, 100 feet of deteriorating clay pipe will be replaced, along with two service laterals and cleanout assemblies. A new manhole will also be installed. The borough is contributing $8,398 toward the $55,984 project. The Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program was established by the General Assembly to award grants to municipalities and municipal authorities for water, sewer, storm water and flood control projects with a cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing
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Submitted by LYNDSAY KENNEDY Governor Tom Wolf announced Monday the recipients of $50 million in grants to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, announced last month, was created to keep front-line employees working in vital industry sectors across Pennsylvania. "Pennsylvania's front-line workers put themselves and their loved ones at risk each day they report to work to ensure the continuation of critical goods and
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services for their communities, and hazard pay is an important opportunity to compensate these vital workers," said Gov. Wolf. "It is undeniable that COVID-19 has put incredible stress on Pennsylvania's economy, health care system and workforce, and my administration is committed to supporting our businesses and communities as we continue to navigate this global pandemic." Created through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, this reimbursement-based grant is available to employers offering hazard pay during the eligible program period and will be administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Grant funds can be used for hazard pay for direct, full-time and part-time employees earning less than $20/hour, excluding fringe benefits and overtime for the 10-week period from Aug. 16, 2020 through Oct. 24, 2020. Employers applied for up to $1,200 per eligible full-time equivalent (FTE) employee, up to 500 eligible full-time equivalent employees per location. The program was developed Continued on page 4
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person classes and will be switching to a hybrid program instead, which would combine in-person classes and remote learning. A 100 percent cyber option is also available. That plan was voted upon by the board on August 18, after we went to print on this issue. It was stated that children would be required to wear a mask in school. Sports and band programs will continue based on previous guidelines put in place. Further details can be found on the school’s website, at https:// www.nazarethasd.k12.pa.us/... Northampton Area School District announced the approval of their Plan B hybrid plan. Middle school and high school students will be in the classroom two days a week and Elementary students will be in the classroom five days a week. Masks will be required for students on buses and in schools, and all NASD staff. Breaks from masks are planned every half hour for students K2nd grade and every hour for students 3rd-5th grade...Lamont McClure Jr. with Northampton
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Harvey C. Haupt, 92, a lifelong resident of Bath, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Upper Nazareth Twp., PA. Born on Dec. 2, 1927, in Bath, PA, he was the son of the late Clayton H. and Florence M. (Silvius) Haupt. Harvey was the loving husband of the late Dorothy E. (Weiner) Haupt, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2018. Harvey worked in the heating division for Bethlehem Area School District, until retiring in 1992. Prior to that, he was a service manager for Fritch Fuel Co., Bethlehem, for 32 years. After retirement, Harvey worked in maintenance for Southmoore Golf Course in Bath. He loved to
travel with his family, especially to the New Jersey Shore, and he loved traveling to Florida with his wife. He was an avid fisherman and he enjoyed woodworking. Among his many accomplishments, one of his favorites was building a 1901 Oldsmobile replica. Harvey was a member of the Bath American Legion, Post 470, Bath, where he enjoyed playing Hearts with his friends. He was also a former member of the National Oil Assoc. of Service Managers. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of F1C, during WW II. He served aboard the LST-797. His most memorable experiences include surviving typhoon of October 1945 in the North China Sea and returning home under the Golden Gate Bridge. He was proud to travel 80 percent of the "Ring of Fire" while serving for his country. He also enjoyed traveling the country to the U.S. Navy reunions. He was a member of St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church, in Bath, where he enjoyed singing on the choir and was a member of the church
council for many years. Survivors: he will be missed by his family including his daughter, Janis S. Grube and her husband Barry; three grandchildren, Kyle Grube and his wife Melissa, Jared Haupt and his wife Tina, Justin Haupt and his wife Kim; five great-grandchildren, Amber Grube, Mason, Logan, Haylee, and Cooper Haupt; one great-great granddaughter, Luna; a sister, Eva Jones; and nieces, nephews, and
cousins. In addition to his late wife, Dorothy, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Kerry D. and his wife Sharon L. Haupt, two brothers, Walter and Harold Haupt, and three sisters, Lillian Dech, Irene Voorhees, and Mildred Solt. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Section I, Airport Road, Allentown, PA. There will be no
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Township Manager Alice Rehrig reported that she has received requests to have No Truck signs installed on Cherryville Road. Truck drivers are turning onto Cherryville Road and realizing it is a weight-restricted road, which causes them to hook down through the farmettes to get off of the road. The downside to having a truck restricted road is that the township engineer would need to conduct a study before getting the signs installed. Another idea was to contact PennDOT and see about putting more signs on Blue Mountain Drive that specify trucks cannot be on Cherryville Road. Finally, the board is looking for a Lehigh Township resident interested in serving on the recreation board; the recreation board meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Those interested should send a letter of interest to the municipal building. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25 at 7 p.m. in the Lehigh Township Municipal Building.
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate or Frank J. Nickles Jr. late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Cynthia Ann Nickles 5505 Colony Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18017 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (8/6-8/20)
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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dolores M. Mengel, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Charles L. Mengel, Executor of the Estate of Dolores M. Mengel. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Charles L. Mengel ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (8/6-8/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mildred E. Watson, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Carol Ann Pritchard, Beverly I. Hank and Robert B. Stoudt, Executors of the Estate of Mildred E. Watson. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Carol Ann Pritchard, Beverly I. Hank and Robert B. Stoudt ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (8/6-8/20) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LEHIGH TOWNSHIP CHERRYVILLE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Bids will be received for the Cherryville Intersection Improvement Project, via the PennBid Program online bidding system, until 1:00 PM local time, Thursday, September 17, 2020. Bid tabulations from the PennBid website will be publicly read aloud at 3:00 PM at the Lehigh Township Office, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. A summary of all bids received will be available for viewing on the PennBid website after the reading. The project, located at the intersection of SR 248 (Lehigh Drive) and SR 4001 (Blue Mountain Drive) in Lehigh Township, Northampton County, PA, includes, but is not necessarily limited to, providing all equipment, materials, labor, supervision and testing services to construct an additional eastbound lane on SR 248 and install new pedestrian facilities, mast arm and signal appurtenances, driveway adjustments and stormwater management facilities as further described in the bid documents, PennDOT HOP 05057165 Plans and Traffic Signal Plans. All work is to be performed in accordance with federal, state and local requirements by a PennDOT prequalified contractor. Complete sets of the Bidding Documents, including Contract forms, Specifications and Drawings, will be available from the project page at www.PennBid. net by Thursday, August 13, 2020. There will be a Pre-bid Meeting for all potential prime bidders at the Lehigh Township Office, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088, on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM. Final questions must be sub-
mitted via PennBid no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic copy of Bid Security payable to Lehigh Township in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid price, in the form of a certified or bank check or a Bid Bond. The Contractor shall be required to pay wages in accordance with the Commonwealth of PA Department of Labor and Industry Prevailing Wage Determination included in the Contract Documents. The project is subject to the provisions of the PA Public Works Employment Verification Act, PA Steel Products Procurement Act, Trade Practices Act, and Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities regulations. Other Specific requirements for bidding are described in the Bidding Documents. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reasons, and to waive any informality in any Bid Proposal. No Bidder may withdraw their Bid within sixty (60) days after the date of the Bid Opening or later if permitted by law. Within ten (10) days after the Contract has been awarded, the successful Bidder shall furnish to the Township the Bonds and Insurance Certificates required by the Contract Documents, guaranteeing the performance of the Contract. LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ALICE REHRIG, MANAGER (8/13 & 8/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ralph J.W.Derhammer, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Terry L. Derhammer 764 Mauch Chunk Rd. Palmerton, PA 18071 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (8/13-8/27) LEGAL NOTICE
20-ZHB-739 (STARTING AT 6PM) The applicant(s), Charles and Christina Green, applicants of the property located at 1111 Bigley Rd. Danielsville, PA 18038 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to replace an existing mobile home located at 3161 Delps Rd. with another mobile home. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-16B Uses permitted Limited Conservation Zoning District, 200-33 Nonconformities, 200-33C(1a) Nonconforming Structure, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# G4-9-4, contains approximately 5.25 acres and is zoned, Limited Conservation (LC). 20-ZHB-740 (STARTING AT APPROX. 6:30PM) The applicant(s), Laird Thomas, applicants of the property located at 684 Williams Rd. Nazareth, (Moore Twp.) PA 18064 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to conduct a General Home Occupation. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22 (H-7) General Home Occupation, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H6-22-3C, contains approximately .57 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (8/20 & 8/27) LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING APPOINTMENT OF SECOND WARD COUNCILPERSON THURSDAY - AUGUST 27, 2020 - 6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Borough of Nazareth will hold a special public meeting. The Meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street for the purpose of appointing a Second Ward Councilperson to serve the balance of a term to end on December 31, 2021. Council of the Borough of Nazareth Daniel Chiavaroli, President (8/20 & 8/27) PUBLIC NOTICE HISTORICAL COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 2020 MEETING LOCATION CHANGE MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
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The Moore Township Historical Commission have changed the location of the August 25, 2020 meeting. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM at the Moore Township Recreation Center pavilion, 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held remotely and members of the public are welcomed to participate in the remote hearing. Instructions regarding how to participate will be found at the Moore Twp. website, www. mooretownship.org or by calling 610-759-9449. Specific items on the agenda include:
Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (8/20) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township will hold a public hearing on the 8th day of September, 2020, at 7:00PM, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088 for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDING THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDI-
August 20-26, 2020 7 NANCE NO. 2002-1, AS CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 180 AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF BED-ANDBREAKFAST TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT THAT AN OWNER MUST RESIDE ON THE PREMISES AND BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF HOTEL TO PROVIDE THAT THE FACILITY MUST HAVE A CENTRAL OFFICE ON SITE. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Lehigh Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (8/20 & 8/27)
Bangor, Roseto Boroughs Granted over $240,000 in State funds for Sewer system Updates, says Emrick
Submitted by ABBY KRUEGER Rep. Joe Emrick (RNorthampton) announced that Bangor and Roseto Borough Authorities were awarded $240,500 in state funding for sewer system upgrades and repairs. The grants were provided through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program, which is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). “It is important to ensure that our boroughs have effective and fully-functioning equipment which provide essential services to borough residents,” said Emrick. “It is great to see that Bangor and Roseto boroughs are able to take advantage of these funds and make necessary updates to make certain the daily routines of residents are not interrupted.” The Bangor Borough Authority received $120,000 to upgrade its software equipment at a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The borough developed a corrective action plan to upgrade WWTP due to high flows from L&L, causing hydraulic overload. Additionally, the control systems have been failing due to aging. These failures make it difficult to monitor areas within the collection/conveyance system that need repairs and have resulted in minor discharge of sewage. The corrective action plan will be implemented over a five-year period where this grant request will be for Phase 1. Phase 1 consists of replacing the PLC for sequencing batch Continued on page 8
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steel. Live interactive demos will include forging using the steam hammer, iron smelting, casting, and slate splitting. Also of note, the park will serve as the new home for the Steelworkers Veterans Memorial, currently located in the parking lot at 3rd and Polk Street. Built by steelworkers and dedicated in 1989, the memorial honors employees of Bethlehem Steel who served in the armed forces. "This project is truly something for the whole community to enjoy," said Megan Pildis, Vice President of Business Development at NMIH. "The Steelworkers Veterans Memorial relocation, the ability to see working industrial artifacts up close, and the addition of another park in South Bethlehem are all amazing assets for the community and for visitors travelling from out of state. We thank all of our local and state partners who have helped us break ground on this important addition to the museum." Funding for the project came from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development Greenway Trails and Recreation Grant Program, Northampton County's CIPP and Hotel Tax programs, the City of Bethlehem's Redevelopment Authority. Work for the park is being conducted by Alvin H. Butz, Inc., Panzitta Enterprises, Inc., Simone Collins Landscape Architecture, Bean, Inc. Contractors, Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery, Albarell Electric, and Eschbach Brothers.
termination because it concluded the review of the plan. The board had no questions after the nearly two hours of back and forth opening statements, but they will meet in executive sessions with their own counsel to discuss further. A decision will be made on Sept. 8, 2020.
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reactors and to install SCADA PC improvements to monitor and collect operational data to identify trends in flows. By completing Phase l, Bangor Borough, Roseto Borough and portions of Washington Township will be able to efficiently manger their systems. The Roseto Borough Sewer Authority received $120,500 to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer system to reduce inflow and infiltration. The authority will clean and televise 1,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer main and 3,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer laterals. They will also install 1,650 linear feet of sanitary sewer main lining with protruding tap cutting, lateral reinstatement and seal lateral connections. This project will assist the authority in continuing its efforts to address inflow and infiltration issues. The Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program was established by the General Assembly to award grants to municipalities and municipal authorities for water, sewer, storm water and flood control projects with a cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. Today’s funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.
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