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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa City Council met via ZOOM for its regular meeting last night and discussed the East End Demolition project where there were gas stations and a dry cleaners.The buildings were demolished and they have to get the area cleaned up and will seek $50,000 in grant funding before the property can be available for anyone wishing to develop it.
The city’s budget calls for a reduction in the earned income tax from 5% to 3% for 2021. Debbie Grass, Act 47 coordinator for the city, advised the council to provide a list to Berkheimer Associates who collects the tax from residents..
Code and zoning officer Jim Bologna told council that the barricades on Main Street where the house was struck by a pickup truck have been removed. by the fire department. He said the brick front of the building will be removed, and an architect is coming , and there is no timeline on the repairs. Residents have 5 days to remove their belongings . Mayor Dwan B. Walker some of the residents are living with their families.