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Pottstown wins grants for Ricketts upgrades, lead line work and park repaving

Borough of Pottstown Committee of the Whole · January 8, 2026
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Borough officials said Pottstown secured a $350,000 LSA grant for Ricketts Community Center improvements, $250,000 to continue lead service line replacements and a $10,000 foundation award to repave Pollock Park ahead of a new soccer mini‑pitch. PennDOT and other grant applications were also filed.

Pottstown officials said the borough will use a series of grants to upgrade community facilities and accelerate infrastructure work. Manager Justin reported the borough secured a $350,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant to fund improvements at the Ricketts Community Center and received $250,000 to continue lead service line replacement work within the borough.

The Ricketts funding will be used to relocate an electrical transformer that has caused drainage problems,…

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