(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

The New Brighton Borough Council held their February meeting tonight and talked about a few different topics and issues involving the community. A New Brighton resident voiced his concern over improper curbs and sidewalks on 5th Avenue and Borough Manager Tom Albanese explained that the reason for the curb issues is that the hired contractor walked off the job last year.  He assured that steps are being taken to get the work completed. Another resident says he wants to bring a community center/gym into the town and is looking into available properties.  Also discussed at the meeting was a list of properties that are slated to be demolished this year. These properties are 519 8th Avenue, 706 13th Street, and 909 Harmony Avenue.  Valerie McElvy also gained approval for a road closure of 3rd Avenue from 8th Street to 13th Street on Friday, June 25th, for a wine walk that is being organized by the New Brighton Public Library.  Audio from the meeting can be heard below.

Tom Albanese on curbs and sidewalks:

Community Center resident idea:

Valerie McElvy on road closure: