Politics & Government

Malvern Borough Seeks Community Input

The borough asks residents to submit suggestions on how to spend $361,000 allocated to the borough by the federal government.

(Holly Herman: Patch Staff)

MALVERN —Borough officials ask residents to recommend how to spend $361,000 grants from the federal government's American Rescue Plan Act designed to help the country recover from COVID-19.

The funds are available for these services:

  • Replace lost public sector revenue.
  • Respond to the far-reaching public health and negative economic impacts of the pandemic.
  • Provide premium pay for essential workers.
  • Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.

The 1.3-mile borough has a population of an estimated 3,000 and is part of the Great Valley School District.

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The borough's American Rescue Plan Act Committee plans to discuss options at public meetings scheduled 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, and Friday, April 8 at the borough municipal building, 1 E. Frist Ave.

The meetings are available to the public via Zoom here.

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Send suggestions and comments to malvern@malvern.org by Friday, April 1.

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