Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published April 6, 2023 10:38 A.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) Sidewalk replacement on the city’s west end is underway in the 1100 block of Franklin Avenue. Residents in the 12 and 1300 blocks will be notified when the replacements will take place there. City manager Sam Gill reported on the future development of the East End and the proposals were approved for release for the remediation to get rid of underground gas tanks off Route 51 leading to the tunnel.
Councilman Donald Walker, Mayor Walker, and City Manager Sam Gill attended local government classes for 5 weeks. Councilman Walker explained that the classes are for 3 1/2 hours a week paid for with city funding set aside for the program.
Councilman Walker announced that on Saturdays April 15 and 22, 2023 volunteers are needed to help due to damage and theft done at Cepull Field. The dugout roof came off and there is damage in other parts of the facility, and cleanup will take place , Walker said. The upcoming baseball and softball season necessitated the need for the public’s help.
Saturday, April 22, 2023 is Aliquippa Earth Day / The Great American Clean Up of PA Event. Contact the city to receive supplies for your group by calling 724-375-5188 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday May 20, 2023 is Community Tire Collection and it will conducted by Independence Conservancy at the street department from 9 a.m. to noon rain or shine.