Rowe Announces Over $1.3 Million in LSA Grants for 85th District

December 18, 2025

HARRISBURG – State Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) announced more than $1.3 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants to fund key infrastructure, public safety, and community projects across the 85th District. Partnering with Sen. Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R-27), Rowe supported the grants to help local governments and organizations upgrade aging infrastructure, improve emergency services, and enhance recreational spaces.

“These investments save local governments money, strengthen our communities, and improve essential services,” said Rowe. “From sewer upgrades to fire safety equipment and ballpark improvements, these projects will positively impact current and future residents’ quality of life.”

Rowe also emphasized that LSA grants are funded through state gaming revenue, not taxpayer dollars, and expressed gratitude for the support received.

“These investments will help communities address real needs while easing the financial burden on local taxpayers,” Culver said. “From public safety equipment and wastewater improvements to childcare, historic preservation, and community facilities, this funding supports projects that improve quality of life across our region.”

Approved Projects Include:

• Beaver Township, $48,136 to purchase a new skid steer to maintain public roads, replacing aging equipment nearing the end of its useful life.
• Freeburg Borough, $464,349 to televise, clean, and reline sewer mains along Market Street to address infiltration and inflow issues in a system over 75 years old.
• Hummels Wharf Municipal Authority, $248,500 to repair five problematic sewer main areas in Monroe Township.
• McClure Borough, $45,202 to purchase new communication radios and self-contained breathing apparatus to meet modern safety standards.
• Penn Township, $103,000 to purchase a new truck with emergency lighting, plow, and salt spreader and enhance the township’s emergency management capabilities.
• Perry Township Municipal Authority, $385,000 to expand the sewer system and replace the outdated treatment plant to support growth and address failing on-lot systems.
• Spring Township, $32,902 to make upgrades to the Little League field, including LED field lighting and a concrete pad for the batting cage area to meet Little League standards and reduce energy costs.
• Lewisburg Borough, $61,625 to purchase gym equipment for Lewisburg Area Recreation Park, which serves residents of East Buffalo Township.

The funding for these projects was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). This is an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.