H o a r p o p b e s nings l l e
1 • WELLSBORO HAPPENINGS
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AUGUST 2019
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville
No. 29 - Issued Quarterly
BOROUGH OF WELLSBORO, PA
August 2019
Packer Park’s Renovation This year, Packer Park Pool is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Consistent with any other year, Parks and Recreation Director, Pete Herres, has the pool in tip-top shape heading into the swimming season. This year, at the direction of Mr. Herres, Priset Construction completely re-built the walls of the diving well. Following the concrete work, epoxy cement was installed over the spalled areas of the walls (70%) and floor (40%) to repair those areas. Following the epoxy cement repairs, a coat of rubberized paint was used to provide the finishing touch on the pool before opening. In 2019, the Borough spent approximately $30,000 in maintenance and repairs to prepare the Packer Park Pool for the summer. This asset to the community remains open until the first day of school in August. The pool hours are 1pm to 6pm on Monday through Friday, and 1pm to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday. 2019 is also Wellsboro’s turn to host the league swimming championship. Mr. Herres’ work in keeping the pool in great shape (for its age) is greatly appreciated and a benefit to Wellsboro.
ON THE INSIDE... Borough Boards and Commissions........................Page 4
Grass Clippings Do Not Belong in the Street......Page 9
Consumer Confidence Report Available..............Page 5
Swift911 Reverse Notification Program.............Page 10
Bridge Replacements Funded by Act 13...............Page 6
How Do You Access Swift911?..............................Page 11
Parking Kiosks Return.............................................Page 7
2019 Waste Management STPR®
Wellsboro Historic District News..........................Page 8
Tentative Schedule.................................................Page 13
The Halloween Parade will take place on Thursday, October 31st, 2019, at 6:00 pm with trick-ortreating to follow until 9:00 pm.