(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)

Aliquippa Police Captain Don Lane led city council in prayer to begin last night’s city council meeting, and a moment of silence was observed to remember Council of Men and Fathers coordinator Shon Owens who died last Friday.

Mayor Dwan B. Walker presented information about the CDBG program requalification for 3 years. After a brief explanation of the program by Councilman Donald Walker, he told council the program has been beneficial to the city and added, “We have to get our fair share.” He said this is the third application for funding for the roads, and they haven’t received the funding. City Engineer Ron Rizzo reported that the funds depend on a community’s needs.

It was also announced that a Juneteenth observance will be held at Lefty Cepull Field on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The event is being held from 2 to 10 p.m. There will be entertainment and food, and fireworks will end the day- long celebration.

Council meets in regular session on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.