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Jan 27, 2021 Don Yeasted recites his oath of office from Salem Mayor John Berlin as a new member of the Salem Civil Service Commission. His term begins Feb. 1 and will continue through Dec. 31, 2026. (Submitted photo) NEWSLETTER I m interested in (please check all that apply) Daily Newsletter ....
[email protected] SALEM City council members have been asked to attend the next Salem Utilities Commission meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday regarding sewer rates. City Utilities Superintendent Don Weingart issued the invite when council met Tuesday night, saying the agenda includes rate study findings regarding the city sewer rates, which haven’t been increased since 1995. The commission has been talking about raising the sewer rates, but by law, city council has final say on any rate hikes for sanitary sewer. The commission has control over the water rates. Weingart explained that it’s time to move into Phase 3 of the wastewater treatment plant improvements and the price tag for that project is upwards of $11 million. He said money will have to be borrowed and told council members the commission will be recommending a sanitary sewer rate hike, which council will have to act upon. ....
[email protected] Salem City Service/Safety Director Joe Cappuzzello poses next to the flag in council chambers. (Salem News photo by Mary Ann Greier) SALEM Joe Cappuzzello admits he didn’t know much about the inner workings of city government when he became Salem’s new service/safety director in November. But if there’s one thing he really likes to do, it’s working with people and that’s the essence of the job. Whether he’s making sure employees in the departments he oversees have what they need to succeed or helping citizens with any issues they’re having, it’s all about the people. ....