Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa City Council met via ZOOM last night and approved the purchase of 3 properties from the repository by residents. Two of the properties are on Plan 11, one is on Main Street. Councilwoman jennifer Milliner reported that the Girl Scouts were observing the meeting and that they are picking up trees to be planted in the city. Mrs. Milliner will meet with themCity Administrator Sam Gill told the girls “We appreciate your encouragement to help our community .”You’re part of the renaissance of Aliquippa.”
Mayor Dwan b. Walker reported that 244 families received food recently from the Pittsburgh Food Bank, on one Saturday 500 were served. The food bank will come to the city every third Friday to distribute food to those in need for the rest of 2020.
Code and zoning officer Jim Bologna reported that of 56 properties from the county repository, 28 have been transferred to the new owner’s names, 2 were from 2019..Abandoned vehicles will be towed from city streets. Police officer Ken Watkins is working with Mr. Bologna to clear the streets of the vehicles.