Westmoreland Community Action will open welcome center in Monessen

By Mon Valley Independent

By Michael Richter

mrichter@yourmvi.com

Westmoreland Community Action will open a welcome center in Monessen to assist low-income individuals in the former bank annex building at 557 Donner Ave. Council approved a motion at Thursday’s meeting for WCA to lease the space from the city for $700 per month.

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