{"id":112779,"date":"2022-06-28T19:18:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T23:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=112779"},"modified":"2022-06-28T19:18:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T23:18:21","slug":"boscolas-secures-50000-grant-for-hellertown-area-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=112779","title":{"rendered":"Boscola\u2019s Secures $50,000 Grant for Hellertown Area Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bethlehem, PA \u2013 June 28, 2022 <\/strong>\u2013 State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that she has secured $50,000 in state funding for the Hellertown Library to aid the library with funding issues currently unresolved between the Borough of Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Hellertown Area Library has provided terrific services and programs to the residents of Hellertown and Lower Saucon,\u201d Boscola stated.\u00a0 \u201cUnresolved funding issues put those services and programs at risk for both the adults and children who rely upon them.\u00a0 Due to this critical need for continuation of services, I was able to secure $50,000 in state funding for the Hellertown Area Library.\u00a0 Hopefully, this grant will allow the two communities the time to come together, which will be a positive for all of their residents,\u201d Boscola added.<\/p>\n

\u201cHellertown Area Library is beyond grateful for this generous grant and the selfless support of Senator Boscola,\u201d stated Noelle Kramer, Director of the Hellertown Area Library. \u201cWe are also thankful to the Mayor, Council, and Manager of Hellertown Borough for supporting HAL in applying for this grant.\u00a0 HAL is proud to offer a thriving materials collection as well as educational and social programs to our community. The staff and Board of Hellertown Area Library are thrilled to work with Senator Boscola and Hellertown Borough to continue the rich offerings that patrons have come to love and depend upon.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHellertown Borough is grateful for the continued partnership with Senator Boscola and her tireless efforts on behalf of the Hellertown Area Library,\u201d Tom Rieger, Hellertown Borough Council President, said. \u201cThis $50,000 grant award along with the $75,000 supplemental emergency appropriation from the Borough\u2019s American Rescue funding will ensure this valuable community resource continues without interruption for the residents of the Borough.\u00a0 This is shining example of good government and how it can work together to make sure tomorrow is better than today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boscola noted that community libraries are invaluable resources to residents across the Commonwealth and state funding targeted to ensure their viability needs to be a priority for the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nKurt J. Derr
\nOffice of Senator Lisa Boscola
\nOne East Broad Street, Suite 120
\nBethlehem, PA 18018
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