HARRISBURG, PA — Reps. Mike Peifer and Rosemary M. Brown announced this week that five area projects in Pike County have been chosen to receive state grants through the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Finance Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) program.

“These grants will have a positive impact on our community,” Peifer said. “Congratulations to all recipients.”

The following projects will receive LSA program funding: Pike County Courthouse project will receive $500,000 to help pay for additions including a 30,000-square-ft. full basement, internal and external upgrades, new restroom facilities; Greene Township will receive $67,325 to cover engineering and construction costs to build a salt and cinder shed; Bushkill Fire Company in Lehman Township will receive $65,125 to purchase new firefighting turnout gear and a new heat camera; Pennsylvania Avenue Revitalization in Matamoras will receive $225,000 for the second phase of the Pennsylvania Avenue Revitalization project, which includes new sidewalks, curbs and proper lighting, as well as the planting of trees; American Legion of Pike County will receive $18,000 to assist with a roof replacement project.

LSA funds may be used for economic development, community development and public interest projects in several counties including Pike and Wayne.