Everyone's Opinion Newsletter

Messages and updates from Blair County’s mayors and city council presidents...

Hollidaysburg
Mayor Joseph Dodson writes:

-Council and management are in the process of going over the budget.
-It looks like Hollidaysburg can get by again without raising taxes. 

Martinsburg
Mayor Donald Greenleaf writes:

-The Dr. Espy property on west Allegheny Street has been a controversy due to physical conditions and is being considered for demolition; owner is contesting to remodel to make it livable, but has not yet made a reconstruction permit.
-Mayor proposed improving the railroad crossing on West Penn Street and the manager agreed at the meeting to take care of the situation.
-Resident complained about narrow parking at East Christiana St.
-Martinsburg Borough has proclaimed that Thursday of Halloween is the same date that most other municipalities have.

Roaring Spring
Council President Ron Glunt writes:

-Borough had a meeting with the townships and boroughs at the school. We’re working on a theme for the Cove Area.
-We ordered a new borough utility truck to be in service in 2009.
-Borough will be hiring part-time snow plow drivers.
-Mountain ground will be open for hunting.
-We’re confident that we won’t have to raise taxes as we make the new budget.
-Chief of police Mickey Fields has been recognized by the Attorney General and will receive an award in December.

Tyrone
Mayor Jim Kilmartin writes:

-Soldier Send-Off Parade & Ceremony was Sept 24th at noon. 
-Mayor Kilmartin has proclaimed Sept 24th as National Guard 56th Brigade Day in the Borough of Tyrone.
-Contracted with Casselberry & Associates to provide an Evaluation for the Boro's Watershed in regards to possible wind farm and gas lease.