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Commissioner announces $1.35 million in lead-remediation grants to address 47 homes, distribution of air purifiers
Summary
During public comment, Dr. Kristen Motley said Chester received $350,000 from Green & Healthy Homes Initiative and $1,000,000 from William Penn Foundation for lead remediation covering 47 homes and 158 air purifiers; remediation caps and existing HUD-funded programs were discussed.
Commissioner Dr. Kristen Motley updated council Oct. 20 that Chester has secured new grant funding for lead remediation and indoor air-quality work.
Motley said the city received $350,000 from the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative and $1,000,000 from the William Penn Foundation, for a total of $1,350,000 to remediate 47 homes for lead hazards and to distribute 158 air purifiers. She said the grants come with a two-year timeline for completing deliverables.
Motley said…
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