(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

There was one major topic at the otherwise brief work session at the County Courthouse on Wednesday, but the Commissioners didn’t leave 2021 without a major announcement.

The ARPA (American Rescue Plan) funding for Beaver County’s first phase of infrastructure rebuilding and creation, originally set at $10 million, was increased to $17 million after a meeting over the holiday break held by the Commissioners with Zelenofske Axelrod, LLC of Pittsburgh.

“It’s a good problem to have,” stated Commissioner Tony Amadio. “I don’t think, throughout my whole tenure, I ever remember having this ability to give out money to governments and municipalities.” Amadio has served as a County Commissioner since 2008.

The Commissioners said that the process of notifying the municipalities and entities that their money will be sent will begin soon after the new year begins. The next work session is scheduled for January 5, 2022 at 10 AM.