Nazareth Receives $10,000 to Replace Library's Furnace

An old oil furnace will be replaced at The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity thanks to a $10,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund.

Nazareth Borough applied for the grant, according to State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton), who made the announcement in a press release Wednesday afternoon.

“This is a great day for our community, the library and its employees,” Emrick said. “I need to also recognize Nazareth Borough for their efforts in applying for the grant as part of a very competitive process, and their being rewarded for doing so.”

According to the release, the grant can be applied to pay up to 50 percent of the costs related to construction and rehabilitation of a library facility.

“I was pleased to provide my full support on behalf of the library as part of the application process,” added Emrick. “I realize the number of people who depend on the services provided by the library, and am happy to see them receive this grant.”

For more information on this or any other issue, Emrick can be reached at his Nazareth district office at (610) 746-5090, or through his Facebook page, www.facebook.com/RepEmrick.