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Matzie: $225K secured for District 16 municipal planning, resources and equipment

Rep. Robert F. Matzie    March 27, 2026 | 11:26 AM

AMBRIDGE, March 27 – State grant funding of $225,000 will deliver new resources to bolster projects, public works and police services in Beaver County, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.

Matzie, who is chairman of the House Majority Caucus, said five separate grants approved through the state Department of Community and Economic development will help municipalities keep projects and operations running more smoothly.

“The new grants will allow municipalities and departments in our district to address practical needs – replacement vehicles and equipment to keep services flowing, project funding for safer play spaces and planning resources to invite new economic development,” Matzie said. “It all adds up to improved quality of life. I’ll continue advocating and working with our state agencies and local partners to bring more of those dollars home to benefit residents.”

Matzie said the funding includes:

  • $75,000 to the city of Aliquippa to purchase public works equipment.
  • $50,000 to Hopewell Township for playground upgrades and renovations.
  • $50,000 to the Rochester Police Department for a new vehicle.
  • $25,000 to the Center Township Police Department for new equipment.
  • $25,000 to Monaca for planning initiatives for economic development.

More information about DCED programs and funding is available here: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding

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