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JOHNSTOWN - Johnstown’s Senior Water Plant Operator John Denmark said he would rescind his resignation, which he announced Monday night, if the city disbands its Water Board. Denmark said the power struggle between the Water Board and the city gets in the way of seamlessly operating the city’s water

Johnstown’s senior water plant operator, John Denmark, announced his resignation Monday night, a surprise move that will leave the city without a qualified professional to maintain a safe water system when he leaves office at the end of the year. Denmark, who has been with the city’s water departmen

JOHNSTOWN - Ahead of the December 1 deadline spelled out in the city charter, Johnstown’s Common Council passed a 2022 budget last week that includes a planned raise for the city attorney but a smaller-than-proposed raise for the city clerk. The mayor’s position will also get a last-minute raise of

JOHNSTOWN - Ahead of the December 1 deadline spelled out in the city charter, Johnstown’s Common Council passed a 2022 budget last week that includes a planned raise for the city attorney but a smaller-than-proposed raise for the city clerk. The mayor’s position will also get a last-minute raise of

For the second time in three days, the City of Johnstown is dealing with a water main leak. Water Board President Michael Capparello said the second leak was discovered about 8 p.m. Tuesday night, when system operators received low-pressure warnings. In response to the current leak, the city is aski

For the second time in three days, the City of Johnstown is dealing with a water main leak. Water Board President Michael Capparello said the second leak was…

JOHNSTOWN – The city's independently elected Water Board has asked city Treasurer Mike Gifford and the Common Council to approve a $7.3 million bond plan to…

manich@leaderherald.com JOHNSTOWN — The city Water Board recently supported additional flows for a housing unit project being done off North Perry Street. The board approved a motion to adopt a “utility will serve” letter requested by local architect David D’Amore. He requested the letter for a 64-unit project by Fulton Friendship Lodge to be built at 507 N. Perry St. The project is being proposed based on a daily average and peak range of 6,400 to 10,000 gallons of water per day. Board...

manich@leaderherald.com JOHNSTOWN — The city Water Board on Tuesday night voted to hire a law firm in potential litigation with the city over alleged violations of the City Charter. In special session, the board voted to retain Goldberger & Kremer of Albany in legal proceedings against the city. Mayor Vern Jackson this morning had no comment. “I’d really like to see what happens,” the mayor said. “It’s a legal matter. I’d rather wait.” Water Board President Michael Capparello co...