Some property owners in Mt. Carmel may reap benefits from the city’s share of American Rescue Plan funds. At Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge outlined his plans for the Small House Improvement Program, or SHIP…

If approved by the council at their next meeting, qualifying homeowners could use the SHIP money to repair roofs, porches, and exterior stairs and steps; foundation and structural improvements; accessibility improvement for occupants with disabilities; along with other improvement activities.