The 137th District covers part of NORTHAMPTON County and consists of the townships of Forks, Lower Mount Bethel, parts of Palmer, Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Nazareth, and Washington; and the boroughs of Bangor, East Bangor, Nazareth, Portland, Roseto, Stockertown and Tatamy. View interactive map
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Bangor, Roseto Boroughs Granted Over $240,000 in State Funds for Sewer System Updates, Says Emrick Aug. 17, 2020 / HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced that Bangor and Roseto Borough Authorities were awarded $240,500 in state funding for sewer system upgrades and repairs. The grants were provided through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program, which is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Landmark $900,000 H20 PA Grant Provides New Development Opportunities in Stockertown Borough, Says Emrick Aug. 17, 2020 / HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced today that Stockertown Borough will receive a $900,000 grant to help construct a wastewater connection to Forks Township in Northampton County. Funding for this project was awarded through the H2O PA Water Supply, Sewer and Storm Water Program.
Emrick Announces More than $400K in Municipal Grants May. 14, 2020 / HARRISBURG — Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Upper Nazareth) today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved $400,577 in grant funding to municipalities in the 137th Legislative District. These grants were fully funded by gaming revenues from the Northampton County Local Share Account (LSA). No tax dollars are used to fund this program.
Emrick Announces $205K in Grants for Upper Mount Bethel Township Fire Departments May. 14, 2020 / HARRISBURG — Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Upper Mount Bethel) today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved $205,000 in grant funding to fire departments in Upper Mount Bethel Township. These grants were fully funded by gaming revenues from the Northampton County Local Share Account (LSA). No tax dollars are used to fund this program.