Keeping Our Communities Safe

“This grant is a significant step forward for our Township and Police Department,” said Chief Will Clark, Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department. “It allows us to enhance our police force without placing additional financial strain on our residents. We are committed to ensuring that Wilkes-Barre Township remains a safe and welcoming place for all. We would like to thank Congressman Cartwright for assisting us in making application for this vital source of much needed funding.”

Chief Will Clark of the Wilkes-Barre Township Police expressed gratitude to Congressman Matt Cartwright for his support and guidance.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, announced in March about $1.38 million in federal fiscal year 2024 Community Project funding for the spillway rehabilitation work. It will improve flood protection for about 3,000 people, he said at the time.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced that work to reopen Route 611 will begin Wednesday after the National Park Service approved the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) special use permit application this week.   PennDOT officials said they expect it will take roughly eight to ten weeks to complete the project and get traffic flowing. The approved…

"It makes me proud to get the money I get to support what they are up to, referencing $2,384,064 for HPD equipment and technology upgrades part of five Community Project Funding requests Cartwright submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration for the fiscal year 2025."

The $3 million Community Project Funding, secured by Rep. Cartwright, will support the construction of a new, centrally located facility that will surpass the capacity of existing facilities and adequately serve and protect the borough by bringing fire and police services together under one roof.

"One of the ways we accomplish safety in our community is having adequately staffed and equipped emergency and first-response services," Cartwright said.

Beardsley said the airport is thankful to Cartwright and his staff for all of their hard work on this issue.

Executive Director Carl Beardsley said the airport is thankful to Cartwright and his staff for all of there hard work on this issue.

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) joined fellow members of the Democrats for Border Security Task Force in releasing the following statement in response to President Biden's executive order:   "We commend President Biden for taking this Executive Action to bring ‘order to the border.’ This is an important step. Democrats for Border Security recognize that…