When: East Lampeter Township supervisors meeting, April 5.
What happened: The board briefly discussed how they would like to spend the almost $1.7 million they will receive from the American Rescue Act.
Why itâs important: Township Manager Ralph Hutchison said the township will receive half of the allocation this June and the other half next June. The money must be spent by the end of 2024. He said he hasnât seen all of the guidelines or regulations yet on what the money can be spent on, but he does know it canât be deposited into pension funds.
Prioritizing: Supervisor Corey Meyer said he thinks the money should go toward the townshipâs strategic priorities â projects discussed at the annual forecast meeting. Those projects could include helping to fund the Route 30 Streetscape Plan, the Greater Heritage Pathway, multimodal transportation and fire company funding.