MILL HALL — The Mill Hall Borough held a special meeting to make a decision regarding a grant through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Community and Economic Assistance Program.

Council unanimously voted to enter into a contract that would put them up for consideration for the grant in the amount of $500,000.

“Nothing is a guarantee, but it looks really good. To get to the contract phase is a really good sign. We will (hopefully) know in a month or so where we stand,” said Borough Secretary April Bittner.

The money, if received, would go straight into the fund for the pool revitalization project.

The pool will cost approximately $2 million to renovate to this extent, and the Mill Hall Borough is currently looking for funding avenues to keep the pool alive for future generations.

The borough has to match the $952,000 they received in grant money from Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in 2022. The grant came from a $90 million community revitalization initiative from the state.

At this time, the borough has secured a significant amount of money from donors, but they still need more to complete the project.

“We’re very optimistic this is going to happen. With this vote, this puts us in a good position to meet the financial demand that was placed on the borough,” said Mill Hall Mayor Tom Bossert.

Anyone with questions regarding a donation or anyone interested in making a pledge can contact the Mill Hall Borough at 570-726-4008.