State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38
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*Upcoming Events**

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*East
Deer Township Summer Celebration *

*Saturday, **August 20th at
Memorial Park, 2-9 PM*

We will be celebrating with East Deer
Township [link 1] at their Summer Celebration next Saturday, August
20th at East Deer Memorial Park (700 Front Street, Creighton PA
15030)! Come for the food, music, free pony rides, mega obstacle
course, auction baskets, and much more! Our staff will be there with
information and resources. See you there!

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*Good
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Highland
II Reservoir Project Tour*

I had the opportunity to tour the
Highland II Reservoir's liner and cover replacement project - the
biggest project of its type underway in the U.S. right now. I was
proud to join my colleagues in supporting a PENNVEST loan to the
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority [link 2] for further rehabilitation
projections on the Highland II Reservoir. Investing in the water
infrastructure of this region is a huge priority for me. Ensuring that
we have clean, safe drinking water without imposing rate hikes is
absolutely crucial, especially as inflation and rising utility costs
impact working families.

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More information about the
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*Etna
Community Day*

We had a wonderful time at Etna [link 5]'s Community
Day on Saturday, August 6th! We shared a table with Representative
Sara Innamorato [link 6] and Etna Councilwoman and Senator Williams'
staffer, Jessica Semler. We had a great time seeing everyone enjoying
the free swimming pool, games, conversations with organizations like
the Etna Garden Club [link 7] and the Boy Scouts of America, Laurel
Highlands Council [link 8], exploring emergency vehicles, getting a
picture with the Etna Police and Fire Department mascot Jax, and fun
raffles and bingo. Thanks for coming out to celebrate your community
and for stopping by our tent to talk!



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*Onala
Recovery Center Overdose Response Training *

Representative Sara
Innamorato [link 9] and I were honored to host an Onala Recovery
Center [link 10] Overdose Response Training at Roots of Faith [link
11] on Saturday, August 6th afternoon in Sharpsburg [link 12].
Attendees received life-saving training and education about using
Narcan and eliminating the stigma around addiction. Judge Matt
Rudzicki spoke about diversionary programs that help people with
substance use disorder and keep them out of jail. Thank you to Roots
of Faith, Onala Recovery Center, and everyone who showed up for this
valuable training!



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*Small
Business Resource Fair*

Thank you to the Union Project [link 13],
located at the nexus of the Highland Park, Morningside, and East
Liberty neighborhoods, for providing the perfect location for our
first Small Business Fair! Participants had a wide variety of resource
organizations to connect with, including Honeycomb Credit [link 14],
Innovation Works Inc. [link 15], Bridgeway Capital Inc [link 16]., and
the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center [link
17]. Everyone who attended the event said they found new information
on a variety of business challenges.

We know small businesses are
the engine of local economies and supporting them is one of our
highest priorities! We will hold another event next year, so if you
are a small business owner or know someone who is, please send us your
ideas for what small businesses need by calling us at 412-364-0469
(Ross) or 724-224-2131 (Harrison) or
emailing
[email protected] [link 18].


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*Aspinwall's
Big Night Out*

We had a great time at Aspinwall's [link 19] Big
Night Out last Thursday! We enjoyed talking to residents at our table
and seeing all of the community organizations, the fun activities for
kids, yummy food trucks, and live bands. It was wonderful to join the
neighborhood in supporting their emergency responders and celebrating
this unique community!



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*Sheet
Metal Apprentices Upgrade Ross Baseball Facilities *

Thank you to
Sheet Metal Workers Local 12 [link 20] apprentices who just finished
upgrading the Ross Township [link 21] Scharmyn Park [link 22]
concession stand and dugouts for West View Ross Athletic Association
[link 23]! The project was made possible by a metal siding and roof
panel donation from ATAS International Inc [link 24]. The apprentices
installed new metal trims, vertical siding panels that covered the old
wood siding, and corrugated metal ceilings and reroofed three of the
dugouts. The project gave the apprentices hands-on training and
exposure to real-world obstacles they're likely to encounter on future
job sites.

Back in 2019 I was pleased to support a $500,000
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) capital improvement
grant that was awarded to the Sheet Metal Workers Local 12 union hall
and training facility in Harmar Township. It is great to see Local
12's apprentices getting practical experience in the field and
contributing to our local communities!

Senator Lindsey M. Williams
Announces $500,000 Grant to Sheet Metal Workers Local 12, Harmar
Township, PA - Senator Lindsey Williams [link 25]

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*Annual
Back to School Bash Backpack Drive this Saturday in
Brackenridge!*

*Salvation Army Allegheny Valley Corps, Saturday,
August 20th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM*

School starts in just a few weeks
and children can get a free backpack filled with supplies this
Saturday at the Salvation Army Allegheny Valley Corps & Community
Center's [link 26] Annual Back to School Bash. The event will be held
at The Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge, PA 15014
on Saturday, August 20thfrom 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. A Highlands High
School [link 27] student will be helping out at the eventwhich will
include a DJ, bouncy house, haircuts and much more!

*You must sign
up in advance to receive a backpack* by stopping by the Salvation Army
or calling them at 724-224-6310.



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*Allegheny
County Healthcare Career Fair*

*Virtual, Tuesday, August 16th, 10-6
PM*

Next Tuesday is the Allegheny County Healthcare Virtual Career
Fair! Whether you're beginning your career in healthcare or you have
many years of experience, there could be a rewarding opportunity in
public service waiting for you. Learn, network, and engage with county
employees in the healthcare field and see the difference you can make.
You can learn more and register here:
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*Property
Tax/Rent Rebate Bonus Rebates - Early September *

*Virtual,
Tuesday, August 16th, 10-6 PM*

If you are wondering when your
Property Tax/Rent Rebate bonus rebate will arrive, the Department of
Revenue (DOR) [link 29] has announced that checks and direct deposit
payments for the one-time bonus rebates will start in early September
2022. DOR is working as quickly as possible to ensure rebates are
distributed in a timely manner.

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Bonus Rebate is 70% of your
original rebate amount.

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Claimants do not need to take any
additional action to receive their one-time bonus rebates. If you have
already filed your rebate application for the 2021 claim year, the
Department of Revenue will send your rebate automatically.

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You
will receive your one-time bonus rebate

You can read more about
the bonus rebates at Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (pa.gov) [link
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If you have questions about the bonus rebate or need help
filing your 2021 application, call or email our office at:
412-364-0469 (Ross), 724-224-2131 (Natrona Heights),
[email protected] [link 31].



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*Young
Ambassadors **Needed to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful!*

The Young
Ambassadors Program is a new partnership with Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation (PennDOT) [link 32] and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
[link 33]. Now accepting applications, the program was recommended in
the Litter Action Plan and invites PA rising 10th- through 12th-grade
students to help keep the PA clean.

Beginning September 2022,
students will commit to nine months of service, including attending a
virtual orientation, four virtual education and training workshops, up
to two virtual networking events, organizing and participating in at
least one community cleanup event through Pick Up Pennsylvania, and
conducting one community education event targeting youth in the
student's community and promoting participation on social
media.

Applications can be found at Young Ambassadors of
Pennsylvania - Keep PA Beautiful [link 34]!

Next Tuesday is the
Allegheny County Healthcare Virtual Career Fair! Whether you're
beginning your career in healthcare or you have many years of
experience, there could be a rewarding opportunity in public service
waiting for you. Learn, network, and engage with county employees in
the healthcare field and see the difference you can make.

You can
learn more and register here: [link removed] [link
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As
always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have
by phone at 412-364-0469 [link 36] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
37] (Harrison Office) or by email at
[email protected] [link 38]. My staff will return
your call/email within 24 hours (Monday-Friday).

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Senator
Lindsey Williams

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Contact
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Office Location:
District
Office
5000 McKnight Road
Suite 405
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone:
412-364-0469
Fax: 412-364-0928

Harrison Office
1826 Union
Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-224-2131
Fax:
724-224-2145

Harrisburg Office
366 Capitol Building
Senate Box
203038
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3038
Phone: 717-787-6538
Fax:
717-787-8625

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