NORTHAMPTON, PA − September 19, 2025 − State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today the launch of renovations in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the former Cement Bank building in Northampton Borough.
“For years, the former Cement Bank building has been vacant and underutilized preventing it from reaching its full potential for economic and housing opportunities,” said Senator Miller. “With the commencement of renovations today, Northampton Borough will benefit significantly from a mixed-use development that will include 12 new apartments on the upper two floors, including ADA-accessible units, along with a 7,000 sq. ft. commercial space on the first floor. I look forward to witnessing the progress of this project, with the support of Governor Shapiro and his administration, Mayor Pristash, and Vito Gallo.”
“This project is a huge win for Northampton Borough, creating a new hub on Main Street that will spur the revitalization of the Downtown,” said Regional Director at DCED, Fadia Halma. “This is exactly what the Main Street Matters program is designed to do and why Governor Shapiro fought for it in the last budget – encouraging growth in downtowns across the Commonwealth that improve quality of life for our residents and drive new economic opportunity.”
Tony Pristash, Mayor of Northampton, along with Vito Gallo of VGG Consulting, LLC and Spokesperson for 2102 Main Street Development, LLC, released the following joint statement:
“This MSM grant is an incredible and exciting boost for the Borough of Northampton! With such a historic and significant structure as the ‘Cement National Bank,’ we are eager to begin the revitalization that this building truly deserves. We extend our gratitude to Governor Shapiro, PADCED, Senator Nick Miller, and the Northampton Borough Council for their investment in Northampton’s Main Street and for those considering bringing their business to Northampton. We look forward to collaborating with PADCED and the developer to implement this much-appreciated award as we strive to create a stronger and healthier business community here in Northampton.”
In April, Senator Miller announced that Northampton Borough would receive a $1 million district development grant through the commonwealth’s Main Street Matters (MSM) program.
The Main Street Matters program helps improve downtown areas, revitalizes historic structures and supports small businesses. Pennsylvania’s MSM program was established in 2024 by the legislature and the Governor Shapiro Administration to revitalize projects such as the former Cement Bank building on Northampton Borough’s Main Street into a mixed-use facility.
Attendees:
- Senator Nick Miller, 14th District State Senator
- Anthony Pristash, Mayor of Northampton
- Representatives from the following entities:
- PA Department of Community and Economic Development
- Northampton Borough
- Vito Gallo, VGG Consulting LLC
The full press event can be found on Senator Miller’s website. asenatormiller.com/gallery/”>website.