Mar 8, 2021
A project in discussion for decades could actually move forward in the coming years if Weirton City Council has anything to say about it.
For at least 30 years, city officials have proposed building a new facility for the Weirton Police Department. If council continues on its current path, then we could at least be on the way to having an engineering study for such a project sometime this year.
City Manager Joe DiBartolomeo, during recent discussions, recalled how, in the 1990s and early 2000s when plans were made for what is now the state office building located in Weirton, proposals for the facility were to include space for the police department. The building was constructed on an area used for parking by the police department, but when it opened, the police department was kept in its existing offices.
Dec 19, 2020 Relations between Weirton City Council and City Manager Joe DiBarolomeo seem to be deteriorating. They began a few weeks ago in a disagreement regarding council members’ interactions with municipal employees and DiBartolomeo’s control of them. During a special council meeting last week, DiBartolomeo revealed he has obtained an attorney to represent him in the matter. There followed a 70-minute council session closed to the public, with the explanation given that it was to discuss personnel matters. Closed meetings for that purpose are permitted under state law, with participants under no obligation to reveal precisely what was discussed. Clearly, however, animosity involving the city manager and at least some members of council has become quite serious. For the good of Weirton residents, it needs to be resolved quickly.
Dec 14, 2020
During Monday’s meeting of Weirton City Council, Mayor Harold Miller, far right, and other city officials presented a certificate of recognition to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, honoring the community service of the church and its members throughout its more-than-100-year history. Representing All Saints Church were, from left, Alexandra Melonas, the Rev. Frank Milanese and Nick Tranto. (Photo by Craig Howell)
NEWSLETTER
I m interested in (please check all that apply)
Daily Newsletter
Keep Council In the Loop | News, Sports, Jobs theintelligencer.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theintelligencer.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.