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Lower Saucon's Easton Road ballfields on deck for upgrades

Returning State Rep. Milou Mackenzie was sworn in on Jan. 3, 2023.
Katie Park
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Pa. State GOP
Returning State Rep. Milou Mackenzie helped secure funding for Lower Saucon Township's Easton Road ball fields

LOWER SAUCON TWP., Pa. — The township's Easton Road ballfields are in line for improvements.

Lower Saucon Township was just awarded almost $510,000 in grant funding to redevelop them.

  • Lower Saucon Township's Easton Road ballfields were awarded an almost $510,000 grant
  • The money is slated to redevelop the fields
  • The funds come from Pennsylvania's Local Share Account Program, which gets revenue from gaming proceeds

“I am so happy and grateful this funding has been awarded to Lower Saucon Township to help revitalize two important sport fields used by our community,” Rep. Milou Mackenzie, R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton, said in a news release.
Mackenzie helped secure the funding.

“This is excellent news for the district and a much-needed investment to keep sporting facilities functional and active for our youth.”
Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton)

“This is excellent news for the district and a much-needed investment to keep sporting facilities functional and active for our youth.”

Funding comes from Pennsylvania's Local Share Account Program, which gets revenue from gaming in the state. LSA projects improve the quality of life of citizens in the community.