Election Day - Tuesday - May 17, 2011

I would like to ask for your support tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/17/2011 in the Primary Election. We have accomplished so much in the past four years - and there is so much left to do.

Thank you in advance for your support. It is greatly appreciated.

Main Street Bridge CLOSED

I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything here and for that I apologize. Life has gotten a little hectic.

In any event - I wanted to let everyone know that I just got word a few minutes ago that the Main Street bridge over the Bushkill Creek is "CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE". Detours are being posted.

As they say - PLEASE CONSIDER AN ALTERNATE ROUTE.

Any additional information I get will be passed along.

Thanks!

Update . . . A Traffic Light Cometh (finally) . . .

Yes, I have been remiss in updating and I apologize for that. It would seem that life has gotten the best of me and, well, quite frankly, there really hasn't been much exciting to review - it's been, for the most part, "business as usual". I hope everyone has had a nice summer. It's hard to believe it's just about over, and we're a week away from the start of school again.

There are a few things worth noting:

1. Moving Permits. Please be mindful that if you're moving in, out or within the Borough, moving permits are required. Please stop by the Borough Office to obtain a moving permit. The cost is $5.00.

2. Karl Johnson - 90th Birthday Celebration. Karl Johnson - lifelong resident of Tatamy Borough will be turning 90 years old on the 31st. To mark the event, Mayor Duignam will be proclaiming August 31, 2010 as "Karl Johnson Day" in the Borough of Tatamy. A brief ceremony will be held at 10am at the Borough Hall. Light refreshments will be provided.

3. Traffic Light Update. Could it be possible that construction will start soon? Chances are the answer is "yes". Based on some information received earlier today, it looks like all the documentation has been approved by PennDOT and construction can start - perhaps as early as the middle of next month. Further information will be published as it becomes available.

4. Main St. Bridge Replacement. A few of us attended a pre-construction design meeting last week with PennDOT. Looks like construction on the replacement Main St. bridge over the Bushkill Creek is (right now, anyway) scheduled to begin in August 2011, with a completion sometime in November 2012. As with all construction projects (especially those involving PennDOT) this is subject to change, but for now, anyway, that's the latest information that I have.

That's it for now. Have a great day everyone!

PA American Water Company Water Main Flushing Activity

I received an automated telephone call from Pennsylvania American Water Company today announcing the schedule for the annual water main flushing in our area. Apparently the work is scheduled between Monday 4/12 through and including Friday 4/23.

According to the announcement, you may notice a decrease in water pressure and/or discolored water. If your water is discolored, they recommend letting the water run for a few minutes until it clears up.

Street Sweeping Scheduled

Are you tired of the mess left behind from this past winter's plowing operation? Had enough of tracking the stones and cinders into the house and car? Well, salvation, in the form of a street sweeping machine, is heading to a street near you soon.

The annual street sweeping operation is scheduled, weather permitting, for this coming week - starting on Monday 3/29. If it's raining, we will reschedule for the next good weather day.

Please make sure that all cars are removed from the streets prior to 08:30 the morning of the sweeping operation to allow the machine clear passage.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Have a great weekend everybody! :-)