Delmont officials would like to use the area previously occupied by their police department, and also make some much-needed updates to the building’s handicapped access. They’re hoping a federal grant focused on large facilities projects could help them transform the former police station into a public community area. The American
Delmont officials were already behind the eight ball a bit when it came to stormwater. The borough is a party to two state consent orders, one that specifically addresses stormwater making its way into the borough’s sewage system. In addition, its status as a borough meant there were some extra
Delmont’s Newhouse Park has seen a steady course of improvements over the past five years. That has translated to more visitors and the need to make some more improvements. “We’ve had several tournaments up there this summer and it’s shown that we need some more parking,” said councilman and recreation
Delmont council members awarded a $74,000 contract for paving on Suncrest Drive this summer but opted not to include several additions, citing prohibitive costs for materials. “The pricing this year is at an all-time high,” borough engineer Kevin Brett told council at its June 13 meeting. “Locally, they’re slowing production
Delmont officials will move ahead in developing a “jake-brake” ordinance, despite acknowledging that their police department will not be able to enforce it. Borough officials asked the state transportation department to study a stretch of Route 66 in order to post signs prohibiting the use of engine brake retarders, or