Aliquippa City Council Meeting Last Week a Busy One

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa City Council announced that the veteran’s office closed on March 31, 2022. Barb Kamicker sent the city a letter announcing her retirement.   Veterans can go to the Ambridge office or to the veteran’s office at the courthouse.

Complaints about narrow alleys and other issues  such as trash not being picked up will be addressed  with Waste Management…
On April 12 a ZOOM meeting  will be held  on the Route 51   East End ramp concerning the traffic flow   to the tunnel and to the industrial park will be discussed. City officials, PennDOT, police, and fire are to attend..
Road superintendent Alex Scott  reported cold patching is being done on the streets, grass cutting will be done, street sweeping will be done, and signs posted..
Council approved 14 property purchases from the  county repository. Two properties weren’t approved because a prospective owner asked that 5 years back taxes be exonerated. The city only forgives 3 years. Mayor Dwan B. Walker said the school district should come on board with the city
The mayor told council he’s tired of residents using Facebook.to air their  negative opinions and other comments concerning the funding the city receives for projects from the county, state, and federal governments. He said, “If residents have any questions they can call Cheryl McFarland in the  city office 724-375-5188.