Funds secured for local communities

The money will go toward public safety, infrastructure and parks and recreation projects.

State Sen. Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, announced last week that he and other local state lawmakers helped secure funding for several Mon Valley communities in Allegheny County.

Pisciottano announced $686,000 in state grant funding to support public safety, infrastructure improvement and parks and recreation projects across communities in his district. Pisciottano said state Reps. Dan Goughnour, John Inglis, Brandon Markosek, Joe McAndrew and Andrew Kuzma helped to secure the funds.

“These investments will strengthen public safety, enhance community spaces, and ensure our local communities and emergency responders have the tools they need to serve residents,” Pisciottano said.

The following grants were awarded to Mon Valley communities:

• Duquesne – $100,000 for pavilions and spray park (Pisciottano and Goughnour).

• McKeesport – $80,000 for excavator (Pisciottano and Goughnour).

• Elizabeth Township Fire Department – $65,000 for mechanical chest compression device and AED (Pisciottano and Kuzma).

• Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Company – $56,000 for Ford Expedition (Pisciottano and Kuzma).

• McKeesport Police Department – $35,000 for drone (Pisciottano and Goughnour).

• Elizabeth Township Sportsmen Association – $30,000 for clubhouse upgrades (Pisciottano and Kuzma).

• Glassport Police Department – $27,000 for security cameras and public safety equipment (Pisciottano and Inglis).

• West Mifflin #3 Volunteer Fire Company – $27,000 for equipment (Pisciottano and Inglis).

• McKeesport Baseball Association – $25,000 for equipment (Pisciottano and Goughnour).

• White Oak EMS – $25,000 for cardiac moni- tors (Pisciottano and Goughnour).

“I’m proud to partner with Sen. Pisciottano to announce that $342,000 in state grants has been awarded for seven community projects here in the Mon Valley,” Goughnour said. “These grants will help first responders do their job, improve our parks and recreation opportunities, and make our streets safer. I’m committed to working in Harrisburg to make sure our communities can benefit from these state dollars.”

McKeesport Mayor Thomas Maglicco said that they expect to use the funds to purchase an excavator to clear some lots throughout the city.

“A machine that will help us cut those lots a lot faster,” Maglicco said. “So we’re excited about that. You know, maintaining the city, making it look the best we can make it.”

Pisciottano thanked the state representatives for their roles in bringing the funds back to Allegheny County, noting their partnerships in advocating for projects that deliver benefits to residents.