NOVEMBER 2017
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H o a r p o p b e s nings l l e
No. 22 - Issued Quarterly
WELLSBORO HAPPENINGS • 1
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville BOROUGH OF WELLSBORO, PA
November 2017
2017 Street Program
Antrim before
Antrim finshed
Pierce from East Ave. before
Pierce from East Ave. finished
This fall, a number of streets received attention with patching and paving work. The 2017 Street Program included Sherwood Street, Pierce Street (East Ave to Woodland Ave), Prospect Street, Antrim Street, and Wetmore Street (Fellows Ave to Antrim St). Hawbaker’s original bid for the paving work was $148,053.80. Fortunately, the work was completed under budget at a cost of $124,634.82. The borough crew has also been busy replacing and repairing stormwater inlet boxes where needed. In October, patching occurred on the bottom of Buena Vista Street, the top of Lincoln Street, Brewery Lane (around replaced inlet), and on Pearl Street to patch an area cut for a sewer repair. In addition to road work, the crew continues daily activities such as street sweeping, removing compost from the borough garage, investigation of sewer and water service issues, and testing at the wastewater treatment facility and the drinking water treatment facility. As with any road or utility construction project, there will be delays and inconveniences and the borough appreciates your patience during the infrastructure improvements.
Wetmore from Fellows
Wetmore from Fellows finished
ON THE INSIDE...
Eberenz Street Bridge Replacement..................................... Page 3 Parking Map Study................................................................... Page 4 Shade Tree Commission.......................................................... Page 5 Winter Water Meter Maintenance....................................... Page 5 Dickens of a Christmas Schedule .......................................... Pages 6-7 Gaslight Christmas Wreaths................................................... Page 8
Prospect from Fellows
Prospect near Fellows
Sherwood before
Sherwood finished
Main Street Flags - A Proud Community............................. Page 9 Wellsboro’s Kickoff to Christmas Holiday Open House... Page 10 Police Department News........................................................ Page 12 Slow Sand Filter Cleaning........................................................ Page 13 Mayor John E. Wheeler............................................................ Page 14