Editor:
It was nice to hear that Lehighton Fire Department was awarded $1.75 million dollars from the state of Pennsylvania. But what many do not know, this was funds taken from other programs. Although our taxes were not raised to compensate, other much needed programs were cut. One program, in particular; the HEMAP or PHFA, has not received any funds for the year 2012 by the Mr. Corbett.
What this means is families that run into hardships and have problems raising funds to make their mortgage payments, will go homeless.