Forest Hills awarded $317,604 state grant for pollutant-reduction plan

Forest Hills council announced that the borough’s pollutant-reduction plan implementation was approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and awarded $317,604 to fund the project. Council President Amera DeMarco said the grant will support implementation work and thanked state lawmakers for their assistance.

"We were notified that, Forest Hills, received ... $317,604 for this important project," President Amera DeMarco said. Mayor and borough staff noted the funding was submitted through the borough's Local Share Account process and credited Senator Jay Costa and Representative Abigail Salisbury for supporting the application. Borough manager said adjustments to project staging and change orders will follow the funding agency's guidance to ensure the borough can expend the full grant scope.