First Posted: 4/24/2013
Sympathy is extended to the family of former councilman Vince Mammarella. Residents recall when Mammarella attended all the political rallies with the late police chief Anthony Giardina.
TOURNAMENT SUCCESS
The softball tournament at Robert Yaple Park last weekend was a success. Misericordia University sponsored the event. Thanks to them and Joe Ardo, Jeff Smith and Pete Dogget.
OPENING DAY
Opening day for the girls softball league is 11 a.m. on May 4.
CARE WALK SET
Kristy DeRome Gomberg organized a Care Walk to benefit Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, an organization with a mission to advance the treatment and cure for thalassemia, considered a fatal blood disease.The Care Walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 5 at Yaple Park. Refreshments and snacks will be available. Gift baskets raffles are part of the event. To sponsor a team or donate gift certificates, food or raffle baskets, call Kristy at 510-2489.
SEWERS TESTED
Sewers in the Rock Street area were tested and it was determined that someone put a liquid in the sewers which should not be there. An investigation is underway.
GRASS PICKUP
Grass will be picked up Wednesday with a three-bag limit.
TRAFFIC STUDY
A traffic study will be conducted on Laurel Street.
NEW RECYCLE BINS
Council contacted Waste Management for new recycle bins.
TEENERS FIELD
Permission has been given to Tom Spurlin and Frank Manganiello to use the teeners field for practice.
CLEAN UP
A clean up was conducted on Rock, Center and Laurel Streets. A total of 12 bags of garbage were collected and heavy branches were removed.