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Glassport Council moves ahead on borough building repairs with $850,000 LSA grant; approves community grants and programs
Summary
Council authorized advertising bids for ceiling and light fixture work tied to an $850,000 LSA grant, approved a $25,000 Allegheny Together award for a gateway sign and community garden, and noted FEMA and local program grants for fire and senior services.
Glassport Borough Council on Jan. 21 authorized advertising for bids to replace ceiling tiles and light fixtures in the borough building as part of an $850,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant secured with the assistance of Senator Pisciottano.
Borough Manager Elaina Skiba moved the bid authorization, seconded by Councilman Angelo Norelli; the motion carried with five votes in favor and two members absent. Skiba said the work is part of the LSA-funded building improvements the borough plans to complete after paperwork and procurement steps are taken.
Council President Anthony Colecchi also announced the borough received a full $25,000 Allegheny Together grant to install a Gateway sign and a community garden at the former St. Cecilia site. Colecchi said the grant will fund the community garden project and signage to mark the gateway location.
The meeting included other community and grant-related updates: Councilman Paul Trunzo reported the Fire Department obtained a FEMA grant to build a new fitness center expected to be completed in the first half of 2025, and the department has received a staffing study recommending a stipend program to improve station staffing; the department is pursuing funding for that change. Trunzo also reported the Senior Center launched a ten-week computer class on Jan. 13 with 25 participants and said free tax-preparation services will be offered again this year.
Colecchi said the borough hosted staff from Senator Pisciottano to inspect space for a satellite office that would serve residents on Wednesdays; a start date will be set once paperwork is finalized.
Council took the actions during routine committee reports and a motion to advertise for bids; no additional funding details or timelines beyond those discussed were provided at the meeting.
