Council hears update on city projects
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City Engineer Nick Cunningham provide an update on construction projects within the city during the Monday night s City Council meeting.
In his report, Cunningham informed council that a new engineer, Mike Wall just started in his new position. It looks like he has a lot of experience that is going to benefit the city and I m so happy to have him on board, Cunningham said.
Cunningham also informed council that Clark Street is back under construction after a delay. Workers have started pouring concrete and anticipate doing the storm sewer work later this week or early next week.
Grand Valley Bike Month happening next month.
Iâm not what you would call a die-hard âspokesâ person or pedal head, but I do love a good mountain bike bomb or a leisurely cruise through the countryside.
Whether youâre a âcycle-path,â a smooth cruiser or a knobby know-it-all, when it comes to biking, youâll find plenty happening to get â and keep â the wheels turning.
Here are some highlights of this yearâs event:
A Bicycle Resource Fair, to kick of Grand Valley Bike Month, will go from 10 a.m.ânoon, Saturday, May 1, at the Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 443 N. Sixth St. There will be a variety of bicycle resources and information from local organizations, bike commuting, bike maintenance, Safe Routes to School, safety, health/training tips, helmet fitting, bike registration, helmets for kids and more.
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More than $14 million in state funding for transportation infrastructure projects in Chester County has been approved. (Scott Anderson/Patch)
CHESTER COUNTY, PA More than $14 million in state funding for transportation infrastructure projects in Chester County has been approved.
Gov. Tom Wolf today announced the approval of 116 new projects statewide through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF). The Governor s office said the funding is to improve Pennsylvania s transportation infrastructure toward safer, more reliable transportation across the commonwealth. The projects total more than $48 million in funding.
Chester County projects include improvements to the airport, trail and sidewalk improvements, and roadway upgrades.
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Incumbent Smithville Council Member Bill Gordon has drawn a challenger in Charles Diltz for the Place 3 seat, and Betty McBryar and Tom Etheredge are vying for the open Place 2 seat.
The Place 2 and 3 competitions are among four contested City Council races in the May 1 election, which includes a race for mayor between incumbent Joanna Morgan and challenger Jerry Callaghan, and a race between Stan Gerdes and Danielle Washington Tenorio for the open Place 4 seat.
Place 1 Council Member Sharon Foerster is running for reelection unopposed.
In a candidate forum hosted by the Smithville Chamber of Commerce on April 13, the candidates laid out their priorities and vision for the city.
Legga walkway project to be upgraded to ‘essential’
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Cathaoirleach of Granard Municipal District, Cllr Garry Murtagh has welcomed the news that the status of the Legga walkway has been upgraded to essential.
“This has thankfully seen the works resume and the project nearing completion, he said.
“Following on from the successful community application and the additional support from LongfordCoCo/Regeneration team, I will be submitting a notice of motion at the next Longford County Council meeting asking for the Regeneration team to prioritise the walkway from Moyne Community School to the Latin School via the Safe Routes to School €15million government initiative or similar funding streams.”