Three projects, focusing on pet care, public safety and veterans were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners through their Community Re-Invest Program totaling $7,389.  The public-private partnership investment for 2019 is $2,498,577.

The Community Re-Invest Program was established in July of 2013.  It represents the “last mile” funding to help bring the initiatives to fruition.  The overall public-private investment since its inception is $8,191,927.

The projects that were approved during the final round of funding for 2019 include:

STREET CATS AND DOGS INC (Scranton)

       Project Description: A/C and new heating system at facility.

       Total Project Cost: $2,389                        

       Amount from CRP Program: $2,389

VOLUNTEER HOSE CO. OF THROOP

       Project Description: Station renovations that include flooring and windows.

       Total Project Cost: $10,000                     

       Amount from CRP Program: $2,500

AMERICAN LEGION POST 306 (Taylor)

       Project Description: Meeting hall floor improvements.

       Total Project Cost: $10,399                     

       Amount from CRP Program: $2,500

Lackawanna County government would like to announce Brenda N. Sacco, Dunmore, acting Economic Development Director for Lackawanna County.

The appointment is effective today (March 6).

As the County’s acting economic chief, Ms. Sacco will be responsible for ongoing marketing strategies and incentives to promote the area as a location destination.  She will also be involved in overseeing the department’s loan programs portfolio and housing initiatives, handling planning and community development activities, supervising staff, representing the office at various real estate associations’ meetings and conferences, working with the Governor’s Action Team and other organizations to assist the local business base and to provide site tours to prospects for potential expansion here, to mention a cross section of her new duties.

Brenda began her financial career in 1994 in New York City with Credit Lyonnais as a Financial Analyst. She later joined Lehman Brothers, working as a Vice President for eight years with her duties focusing on the equity markets.

She moved back to the area and joined First National Community Bank as a Vice President.

Brenda began her career with Lackawanna County in 2013 as Deputy Director of Finance and Operations for the Department of Planning and Economic Development, overseeing planning, economic and community development, and finance activities.  She was also responsible for managing the day-to-day operations.

Ms. Sacco has obtained several professional licenses including, General Securities Representative (Series 7, 66 and 31), Pennsylvania Life and Health Insurance, and a Pennsylvania Real Estate License.  She is a Board member of MetroAction and is Vice President of the Veterans Resource Coalition of NEPA.

She is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and Drexel University, earning a degree in Accounting and Finance from the LeBow College of Business.

Her salary has been set at $68,000.