Story by Sandy Giorano – Beaver County Radio. Published May 4, 2023 12:00 P.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) City Council got a late start because there wasn’t a quorum, and when they finally convened, they adopted a resolution to apply for a $230,000 grant to support their Act 47 exit plan. They approved the Keystone Communities Program “The Bricks Site Clearance project” first amendment extending it to June 30, 2024.
Council approved a motion for the 2023 allocation of $10,000 to support BF Jones Memorial Library.
The 47th annual Greek Food Festival is Wednesday, June 14 to Saturday, June 17, 2023. Council approved the closure of Davidson Street in front of the center for the event as requested by Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church.
Police Chief John Lane told council that 54 car thefts have occurred since January, 27 in the last month.
Streets and roads superintendent Alex Scott reported that tree removal in the downtown area will begin, and also street sweeping will begin.
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