HARRISBURG, PA – May 20, 2025 – State Senator Marty Flynn announced today the approval of more than $7.5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants for 64 community improvement projects in Luzerne County and Lackawanna Counties. The awards, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), will fund vital public safety equipment, municipal upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, and community development efforts.
“This funding is directed toward critical needs within our communities, including public safety, infrastructure, and essential local services,” Senator Flynn continued. “I am proud to collaborate with my colleagues in the legislature to secure these investments and ensure that our region continues to receive the support it deserves.”
Luzerne County will receive over $5.6 million across 40 projects, while an additional $1.9 million will support 24 projects in Lackawanna County.
Senator Flynn worked in coordination with Representatives Bridget Kosierowski, Kyle Mullins, Kyle Donahue, Jim Haddock and Eddie Day Pashinski, to identify and advocate for priority projects within their districts.
“These investments help strengthen our local economy by creating opportunities for growth, improving infrastructure, and supporting jobs in our communities,” Senator Flynn said. “Every dollar we secure through these grants helps our region attract and sustain economic development now and, in the years to come.”
The Local Share Account, funded by gaming revenues, provides financial support to projects that improve the quality of life in host and contiguous counties.
Funded projects in Luzerne County
- Avoca Borough Backhoe Project
- Grant Awarded: $155,467.00
- For the purchase of a backhoe for use in Avoca Borough, Luzerne County.
- Avoca Borough Skid Steer Project
- Grant Awarded: $157,615.00
- For the purchase of a new skid steer with attachments for the Avoca Borough Public Works Department.
- Dupont Oak Street Memorial Park
- Grant Awarded: $22,000.00
- To create a Memorial Park on Oak Street
- Dupont Pump Station Upgrades
- Grant Awarded: $190,000.00
- For an additional pump and equipment upgrades at the Quail Hill Pump Station.
- Duryea American Legion Upgrade
- Grant Awarded: $80,176.00
- For upgrades to the Brennan-Regan American Legion Post 858.
- Duryea Healey Playground Phase II
- Grant Awarded: $223,724.00
- For the Phase II renovation of Healey Playground.
- Jenkins Township DPW Loader Backhoe Purchase
- Grant Awarded: $161,630.00
- For the purchase of a loader backhoe for use by the public works department.
- Jenkins Township Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Building renovations
- Grant Awarded: $150,000.00
- To make building renovations at the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce.
- Jenkins Township Pro-Active Preparedness for the Department of Public Works
- Grant Awarded: $41,031.00
- To install an emergency preparedness brine system at its Department of Public Works building.
- Laflin Fire Dept Air Packs
- Grant Awarded: $159,829.00
- For the purchase of Fire Department Air Packs for use.
- Laurel Run Public Works Pole Barn
- Grant Awarded: $62,946.00
- For renovations to the Public Works pole barn.
- Pittston Main Street Stage
- Grant Awarded: $300,000.00
- To construct an outdoor stage.
- Pittston Parking Lot Upgrades Project
- Grant Awarded: $125,000.00
- For parking lot improvements.
- Pittston Regional Compost Facility Parts and Equipment
- Grant Awarded: $78,241.00
- To repair composting equipment at the Greater Pittston Regional Compost Facility.
- Pittston YMCA Facade Upgrade
- Grant Awarded: $210,000.00
- For exterior renovation and security upgrades at the Greater Pittston YMCA.
- Pittston Township First Responder Training Facility
- Grant Awarded: $294,797.00
- To construct a first responder training facility and range.
- Pittston Township Hometown Heroes Commemorative Wall
- Grant Awarded: $17,975.00
- To build a hometown heroes monument.
- Pittston Township Hydraulic Rescue Tool
- Grant Awarded: $156,145.00
- To purchase rescue equipment.
- Pittston Township Law Enforcement Vehicle Purchase
- Grant Awarded: $92,355.00
- To purchase a vehicle.
- Plains Township American Legion Post 558 Building Renovations
- Grant Awarded: $100,000.00
- To renovate the Legion building.
- Plains Township New Police HQ building
- Grant Awarded: $100,000.00
- To construct a new police station.
- West Pittston Borough Old School on Luzerne Masonry Repair
- Grant Awarded: $60,000.00
- To repair a senior housing facility.
- West Pittston 2024 LSA Recycling Packer Truck
- Grant Awarded: $213,866.00
- For the purchase of a recycling packer truck.
- Wilkes-Barre Bulldog BBQ Sauce South Franklin Street Greenspace
- Grant Awarded: $70,000.00
- For the rehabilitation of a demolished lot.
- City of Wilkes-Barre Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services Monitor/Defibrillator
- Grant Awarded: $61,924.00
- For the purchase of a monitor/defibrillator.
- City of Wilkes-Barre Police Department Vehicle Purchase
- Grant Awarded: $346,144.00
- For the purchase of five police vehicles to be used.
- Wilkes-Barre General Municipal Authority New Equipment for Golf Infrastructure Improvements
- Grant Awarded: $199,081.00
- For golf course infrastructure equipment.
- Wilkes-Barre Irem Temple Renovations
- Grant Awarded: $200,000.00
- To restore a minaret at the Irem Temple.
- Wilkes-Barre King’s College Safety and Security Project Phase 1
- Grant Awarded: $200,000.00
- For safety and security upgrades to King’s College.
- Wilkes-Barre Mia Bella’s Gourmet Candles New Equipment
- Grant Awarded: $63,764.00
- To purchase a label maker and oil filling machine to be used at their production facility.
- Wilkes-Barre Moving River Ministries Former Planters Peanuts Building Restoration
- Grant Awarded: $50,000.00
- To renovate the formers Planters Peanuts building.
- Wilkes-Barre Northeast Counseling Services Building Renovation
- Grant Awarded: $38,225.00
- For renovations to the Northeast Counseling Services building at 320 South Franklin Street.
- Wilkes-Barre Project Elevate
- Grant Awarded: $120,685.00
- For renovations to the Chamber Building.
- Wilkes-Barre R/C Theatres Seating Renovation
- Grant Awarded: $300,000.00
- To purchase new seating for the R/C Wilkes Barre Movies 14 theater.
- Wilkes-Barre The Wright Center Health City Hub Accessibility & Bee-utification Project
- Grant Awarded: $200,000.00
- To update accessibility to the Wright Center.
- Wilkes-Barre Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) General Building Renovation
- Grant Awarded: $115,000.00
- For first and second floor renovations to the VIM Clinic building.
- Wilkes-Barre Welcome Home Affordable Housing
- Grant Awarded: $131,388.00
- To construct a single-family home to be located at 43 Monroe Street.
- Wilkes-Barre YMCA Wellness Facility Upgrades
- Grant Awarded: $73,437.00
- For the purchase of gym equipment for the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA.
- Wilkes-Barre Township Street Equipment Upgrade
- Grant Awarded: $205,500.00
- To purchase four 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular Cab 4×4 Dump Trucks for the streets department.
- Wyoming Borough 2024 Street Reconstruction Project
- Grant Awarded: $130,000.00
- For road repairs in Wyoming Borough Luzerne County.
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Funded Projects in Lackawanna County
- Clarks Green Municipal Building Emergency Generator Project
- Grant Awarded: $49,140.00
- To purchase and install an emergency generator at the municipal building.
- Clarks Summit New Patrol Vehicle
- Grant Awarded: $66,211.00
- For the purchase of a new vehicle for the police department.
- Dickson City Commercial Enforcement Vehicle
- Grant Awarded: $80,000.00
- To purchase a vehicle for the police department.
- Dunmore School District Paving and Security Upgrades
- Grant Awarded: $100,000.00
- For a paving and security upgrades project.
- Glenburn Township Compact Wheel Loader
- Grant Awarded: $106,00.00
- For the purchase of a compact wheel loader and upfitting for use.
- Ballet Theater of Scranton Equipment Project
- Grant Awarded: $42,393.00
- For new equipment for the theatre.
- Connell Park Equipment, Backstop & Driveway Reconstruction
- Grant Awarded: $30,791.00
- For renovations to the park located in the City of Scranton.
- South Abington Griffin Pond Animal Shelter ERU Replacement
- Grant Awarded: $120,000.00
- For the purchase and installation of a new HVAC system for their animal shelter.
- Dunmore Hospice of the Sacred Heart Equipment, Flooring Replacement, & Building Repairs
- Grant Awarded: $50,000.00
- To complete building renovations and purchase equipment at the hospice facility.
- Indo American Community of Scranton Equipment Project
- Grant Awarded: $51,143.00
- To purchase event equipment for use by IACOS.
- La Festa Italiana of Lackawanna County Equipment & Storage Project
- Grant Awarded: $80,895.00
- To purchase equipment for a cultural festival located.
- Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour Site Improvements
- Grant Awarded: $125,000.00
- For site improvements to the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour.
- Lackawanna County Trail Maintenance Equipment Project
- Grant Awarded: $81,000.00
- Funds for trail maintenance equipment for use Countywide in Lackawanna County.
- Minooka Athletic Association Field Updates
- Grant Awarded: $19,789.00
- For improvements to baseball and softball fields.
- Moosic Little League Lighting & Field Project
- Grant Awarded: $121,052.00
- To replace its current lighting system.
- North Scranton Little League Batting Cage Project
- Grant Awarded: $100,000.00
- To enhance its batting cages.
- Scranton Preparatory School Lighting Project
- Grant Awarded: $113,260.00
- Funds for the Scranton Preparatory School Lighting project.
- Scranton Tennis Club ADA Accessibility Project
- Grant Awarded: $110,000.00
- For the Scranton Tennis Club ADA Accessibility project.
- Moosic Motor Carrier & Traffic Safety Program
- Grant Awarded: $85,781.00
- To purchase a vehicle for the police department.
- Old Forge Borough Safety Grant
- Grant Awarded: $102,130.00
- For the purchase of two police vehicles.
- Scranton Cultural Center Restoration Project
- Grant Awarded: $74,535.00
- For floor restoration at their facility.
- South Abington Township Police Vehicle Purchase
- Grant Awarded: $67,000.00
- To purchase and upfit a new police vehicle for their police department.
- Taylor Memorial Cemetery Improvements
- Grant Awarded: $104,450.00
- For improvements to the Taylor Borough Memorial Cemetery.
- Waverly Township Police Department Equipment Upgrades
- Grant Awarded: $39,849.00
- For the purchase of police equipment.