Vital Community Projects Awarded Grant Funding, O’Neal, Bartolotta Say

September 15, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington) today announced more than $2.17 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout the 48th Legislative District.

Act 71 of 2004 provides for the distribution of LSA gaming revenues through the CFA to support projects of public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

“These grants will address a number of community needs throughout the 48th Legislative District,” O’Neal said. “From stormwater problems to needed municipal equipment to recreational priorities, these projects will benefit the community as a whole. I remain committed to advocating for funding for Washington County.”

“I'm proud to have worked closely with Representative O'Neal to secure these investments, which reflect what our communities have been asking for, from stabilizing Columbia Road to equipping townships to better handle flooding, stormwater and aging infrastructure,” Bartolotta said. “Other projects will improve safety and quality of life, like new water lines for families who haul water in dry months, park and recreation upgrades, and safer conditions for older residents at Century Plaza.”

Those receiving grants are:

• Carroll Township – $140,735 to remediate a landslide along Columbia Road.
• City of Washington – $254,875 to extend the storm sewer along Tyler Avenue to address recurring stormwater flooding and erosion.
• East Finley Township – $270,872 to purchase a mower.
• Greene County Industrial Development – $90,993 to purchase two vehicles for Blueprints in order to provide transportation for children and youth in foster care and independent living programs across Washington, Greene, Allegheny and Fayette counties.
• Fallowfield Township – $122,000 to expand and improve the veterans and firefighters honor roll next to the township building.
• Morris Township – $116,450 to install a multi-use sport court at the Morris Township Community Park.
• North Franklin Township – $200,000 to construct a stormwater retention pond to help mitigate flooding in the Hazlewood Drive area.
• North Franklin Township – $38,000 to purchase a utility vehicle to make the workload of an inclusive 90-acre nature park more manageable.
• North Strabane Township – $300,000 for ADA and recreational improvements to Alexander Park.
• Somerset Township – $600,000 to extend a waterline along Hixon Road.
• Washington County Redevelopment Authority – $37,100 to re-seal the parking lot and replace the sidewalk at Century Plaza in North Franklin Township.

The 48th Legislative District in Washington County covers the city of Washington; Amwell, part of Carroll (Districts 3, 4 and 5), East Finley, Fallowfield, Morris, North Franklin, part of North Strabane (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), Nottingham, Somerset, South Franklin, South Strabane, and West Finley townships; and the boroughs of Donora, East Washington and Green Hills.

Representative Tim O’Neal
48th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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