(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie announced in Ambridge today that state grant funding of $225,000 will deliver new resources to bolster projects, public works and police services in Beaver County. Matzie confirmed that five separate grants which were approved through the state Department of Community and Economic development will help municipalities keep projects and operations running more smoothly. According to a release from Matzie’s office, the funding includes:

• $75,000 to the city of Aliquippa to purchase public works equipment.
• $50,000 to Hopewell Township for playground upgrades and renovations.
• $50,000 to the Rochester Police Department for a new vehicle.
• $25,000 to the Center Township Police Department for new equipment.
• $25,000 to Monaca for planning initiatives for economic development.