Rep. Susan Wild and the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for Wild’s new office in downtown Lehighton.

Members of the community including representatives from the Chamber, Carbon County Coroner’s Office, Carbon County Economic Development, Palmerton Borough, Bowmanstown Borough, Wild’s constituent service advocate staff, and constituents were in attendance.

“I am thrilled that we were able to get an office opened so quickly this year, and we look forward to working with everyone in Carbon County to make sure that people are getting the kinds of services they need,” said Wild.

Services include:

• Speeding up delayed tax refunds;

• Assistance with Social Security and Medicare benefits;

• Navigating federal entities such as the Veterans Administration;

• Expediting passport renewals;

• Connecting local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations with relevant government programs, grants, and initiatives.

Constituents can schedule an appointment to visit the new Lehighton office at 1001 Mahoning St. and meet with a staff member by calling the office at 570-807-0333.