A $60K State Grant Was Awarded To Support The Cressbrook Property Improvement Project

HATBORO, PA — The borough of Hatboro has been awarded state funding to help support an ongoing historic property improvement project.

The office of State Rep. Nancy Guenst, D-152, announced Tuesday that Hatboro will be getting a grant in the amount of $60,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to help with material purchases and construction costs relating to the Cressbrook Property Improvement Project.

The Cressbrook property, which is also known as the historic Isaac Walton House, dates back to 1724 and was one of the first settlements in the Borough of Hatboro.

"I'm excited to see state funding support the work to improve and preserve this incredible historic property, making sure our local history is available for the community to explore and enjoy," Guenst said in a statement.

The state grant is expected to help support repairs to the historic structure, including the removal of lead paint, the installation of a new boiler, the installation of an alarm system, and work to the building's foundation, exterior and roof.

Diane Hegele, Hatboro's borough manager, thanked the state for the grant funding.

"The Borough of Hatboro is extremely grateful to be awarded this funding and we cannot wait to begin the restoration and preservation of Cressbrook to assure this very important part of Hatboro's history lives on for residents to enjoy for centuries to come," Hegele said in a statement.