Freeman acquires $800,787 in state grants for area projects
Rep. Robert L. Freeman May 20, 2026 | 3:10 PM
HARRISBURG, May 20 – State Rep. Robert Freeman today announced that $800,787 in Local Share Account grants were awarded for public safety improvements, emergency vehicle upgrades and community projects throughout Northampton County.
“These dollars represent a collaborative effort between my office, local officials, state Sen. Lisa Boscola and the Commonwealth Financing Authority board. I work hard to ensure that my district gets its share of available grant dollars that are allocated across the commonwealth,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. “I look forward to seeing these projects and upgrades become a reality because they represent important additions for each of the entities that requested them.”
The grants include the following:
Easton City: $75,000 to construct sidewalks throughout the Downtown Business District.
Easton Redevelopment Authority: $95,437 to replace the roof top air handler at the Crayola Experience building.
Freemansburg Borough: $175,000 to expand the stage and add seating at the Freemansburg Amphitheater, located at Gerald C. Yob Community Park; and another $99,396 to construct a Community and Cultural Center.
Glendon Borough: $25,000 for renovations to the Borough Hall.
Hellertown Borough: $105,057 to purchase two police vehicles.
Palmer Township: $95,000 to acquire a mobile incident command trailer.
Palmer Township, on behalf of Palmer Municipal Fire Department: $25,000 to purchase radio equipment.
Palmer Township, on behalf of the Suburban EMS: $32,000 to purchase an ambulance.
Wilson Borough: $48,897 to purchase and upfit a bucket truck for the Public Works Department.
Wilson Borough, on behalf of the Wilson Borough Fire Department: $25,000 to upgrade the department's analog radios to a new P25 digital radio system.
The Local Share Account funding, which is derived from tax dollars generated at Pennsylvania’s casinos, was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, a state agency that coordinates various statewide economic development programs.