(Nov 15, 2017) Rep. Robert Matzie
HARRISBURG, Nov. 14 – The Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved grants totaling $410,885 for three municipalities in the 16 th Legislative District, state Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver/Allegheny, and state Sen. Elder Vogel, D-Beaver, announced today. Vogel and Matzie said two of the grants come through the CFA’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, which funds development, rehabilitation and improvements to public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails and river conservation. These grants, which cannot exceed $250,000 and require a 15-percent match of the total project cost, are: $199,508 to Rochester Borough for rehabilitation of two memorial parks, including moving the Rochester Area War Memorial plaques over to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument area on new granite stones, refurbishing the existing sandstone memorial with new sign panels to showcase local history, and replacing existing walkways, lighting, benches, flagpoles and trees. $100,000 to Ambridge Borough for improvements at the 8 th Street and Walter Panek parks, including resurfacing and renovation of the Panek Street Park basketball court, and new playground equipment and picnic shelter at the 8 th Street Park. Regarding the grants, Vogel said, “I am thankful for the commonwealth’s investment in these projects. The Rochester area is proud of their veterans, and these upgrades will help to give them the recognition and honor they deserve. Special Read more