Press Releases
Comitta Announces State Funding for Parks, Trails, Watershed and Open Space Projects
West Chester, Pa (November 18, 2024) – Six projects that aim to protect watersheds, preserve natural spaces, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation with new and trail upgrades were awarded state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “These...
Comitta Invites High School Juniors to Apply for Student Advisory Council
West Chester, Pa (November 14, 2024) - High school juniors who are interested in public service, policy, and the legislative process are invited to apply for state Senator Carolyn Comitta’s 3rd Annual Student Advisory Council. “One of my favorite things about...
Comitta: Support Toys for Tots Now Through Dec. 11
West Chester, Pa (November 13, 2024) – As the holiday season quickly approaches, the office of state Senator Carolyn Comitta is collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. “Toys for Tots helps ensure thousands...
Comitta Secures Funding for New Kitchen at Brandywine Valley Active Aging – Coatesville
West Chester, Pa (November 13, 2024) – Brandywine Valley Active Aging’s Coatesville Campus is renovating its commercial kitchen to offer affordable meals to more senior citizens thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The $100,000 in grant...
Comitta, Treasurer Garrity Announce Return of $15,000 in Unclaimed Property to West Chester
West Chester, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity recently announced that nearly $15,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the Borough of West Chester in Chester County. “We are always happy to help return unclaimed...
Comitta Secures Funding for the Chester County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
West Chester, Pa (November 6, 2024) – The Chester County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CCABVI) is expanding its services to reach more people and community members, thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta recently...
Comitta Announces $3.8 Million for Municipal Services, Public Works, Healthcare, Education and Outdoor Recreation Projects
West Chester, Pa (November 1, 2024) – Five projects that improve municipal services, support outdoor recreation, expand access to healthcare, and invest in educational opportunities were awarded $3.8 million in total state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...
Comitta Secures Funding for Melton Center Marquee, Parking Lot Improvements
West Chester, Pa (October 31, 2024) – The Charles A. Melton Art and Education Center is getting a new digital marquee and a repaved parking lot thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The $62,000 grant comes through the Pennsylvania...
Comitta Honored by Maternal and Child Health Consortium
West Chester, Pa (October 25, 2024) – In recognition of their ongoing work to support the health of mothers, children, and families, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and her team were honored with the Community Partner Award from the Maternal and Child Health Consortium...
Two Downingtown Elementary Schools Awarded $1.1 Million in State Funding for New Energy-Efficient Windows
West Chester, Pa (October 23, 2024) – The Downingtown Area School District will receive more than $1.1 million in state funding to replace windows at two elementary schools, state Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Christina Sappey, and state Rep. Danielle Friel...
Gov. Shapiro Signs Comitta’s Local Government Legislation into Law
West Chester, Pa (October 22, 2024) – Legislation introduced by state Senator Carolyn Comitta to update the Pennsylvania Borough Code was signed into law this week by Governor Josh Shapiro. Senate Bill 765, signed into law as Act 110 of 2024, makes changes to...
Comitta, Chester County State Legislative Delegation Announce Millions in Investments in Local Communities
West Chester, Pa (October 22, 2024) – Fifteen local municipalities throughout Chester County were awarded state grant funding for projects that support public safety, revitalize historic downtowns, improve stormwater and wastewater management, install new bridges and...
Comitta joins EPA, Aqua Pennsylvania, PENNVEST for Real Time Replacement of Residential Lead Service Line
West Chester, Pa (October 21, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined leaders from Aqua Pennsylvania, state Senator Carolyn Comitta, and federal, state, and local officials to discuss the importance of taking action against lead, specifically...
Comitta: 13 Chester County Organizations Awarded Funding for Security Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (October 17, 2024) – Thirteen Chester County nonprofit organizations that serve diverse communities were awarded state funding to combat hate crimes by enhancing the safety and security of their facilities, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The...
Comitta and Kane Secure Funding for Literacy and Reading Initiative in Chester County
West Chester, Pa (October 11, 2024) –To help foster a love of reading in children, state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane secured new funding for Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) to administer Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Chester County. The...
Comitta, Muth Announce Funds for Locally Grown Food in Great Valley Schools
West Chester, Pa (October 10, 2024) – Students in the Great Valley School District will have access to more fresh, locally-grown food thanks to state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill, state Senators Carolyn Comitta and Katie Muth announced. The Great...
Comitta Secures Funding to Support Home Repairs for Senior Citizens
West Chester, Pa (October 8, 2024) – The Housing Partnership of Chester County (HPCC) will be able to help more seniors stay in their homes thanks to funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta recently secured $50,000 in state grant funding for HPCC’s...
Comitta Helps Coatesville Youth and Women’s Alliance Get New Vehicle
Coatesville, Pa (October 4, 2024) – The Coatesville Youth and Women’s Alliance (CYWA) will soon have a new vehicle to transport clients, thanks to $50,000 in state grant funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to serving...
Comitta: Grant Funding Now Available for Small Businesses to Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (September 26, 2024) – Small businesses that are looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce their waste, and cut costs can apply now for grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), state Senator Carolyn...
Comitta Announces State Funding for Historical Organizations
West Chester, PA (September 24, 2024) – Seven Chester County historic organizations have been awarded more than $100,000 in total state funding through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The grants, which come...
Comitta to Hold Free Shredding Event Oct. 5th at Valley Forge Middle School
West Chester, Pa (September 24, 2024) - To help safely and securely dispose of documents containing sensitive information, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is holding a free community shredding event at Valley Forge Middle School on Saturday October 5 from 10 a.m....
Comitta: Colleges Can Apply for Funding to Fight Hunger on Campus
West Chester, PA (September 20, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding colleges and universities that they have only a few days left to apply for funding through the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program. The program, now in its third year, provides...
Comitta, Pielli Announces Funding to Support Body Cameras for West Chester Police
West Chester, PA (September 16, 2024) – West Chester Borough was awarded important grant funding to purchase new body cameras for its police officers, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Chris Pielli announced. The $250,000 grant, supported by federal funding...
Comitta, Southeast Delegation Applaud Signing of Solar for Schools Grant Program
State Senator Carolyn Comitta joined U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, and other members of the PA House Democratic Southeast Delegation celebrated the recent enactment of state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler’s Solar for Schools program this week. Solar...
New Pipeline Safety Rules Near Finalization
West Chester, PA (September 6, 2024) – New rules enhancing pipeline safety and governing hazardous liquids pipelines in Pennsylvania are expected to be finalized this fall, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Public Utility...
Comitta Secures Funding to Fight Food Insecurity in the Oxford Area
West Chester, PA (August 29, 2024) – SILO, a nonprofit organization serving Oxford Borough and the surrounding community, is expanding its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta recently secured...
Comitta, Sappey to Hold Free Shredding and E-Recycling Event on Sept. 7
West Chester, PA (August 26, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Rep. Christina Sappey are hosting a free shredding and electronic recycling event on Saturday, September 7, in West Bradford. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the PennDOT Chester...
Join Senator Comitta and Chester County Library for the Library Card Sign-Up Fest on Sept. 8
West Chester, Pennsylvania (August 9, 2024) – Families and children are welcome to join in for an afternoon of free, fun activities during this year’s Library Card Sign-Up Fest on Sunday, September 8, from 1- 4 pm at Chester County Library in Exton The event,...
Four Coatesville Elementary Schools Awarded Funds to Provide Students with Fresh, Healthy Snacks
West Chester, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and US Representative Chrissy Houlahan announced today that students at four elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will have access to fresh fruit and vegetable snacks...
Now Open: Pa. Environmental Education Grant Applications
West Chester, PA (August 27, 2024) – Nearly $1 million in total state funding is available for Chester County schools, colleges, businesses, nonprofit groups, and environmental organizations that promote environmental education and stewardship, state Senator Carolyn...