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Public Works Department

Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Police & Fire
57-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Crash With Pickup Truck In Wallkill 57-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Crash With Pickup Truck In Wallkill
57-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Crash With Pickup Truck In Wallkill A 57-year-old man was killed when he allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic and hit the front of a pickup truck. The crash occurred in Orange County around 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct.11, in front of 103 Tower Drive in Wallkill. According to Chief Robert Hertman of the Wallkill Police, an investigation found that the victim, a Bronx man, was driving a motorcycle on Tower Drive when he crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the front of a truck traveling in the opposite direction. The man suffered severe injuries and was treated on the scene by the Town of Walkill EMS. He was later pronounced…

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by Kathy Reakes
Atlantic City, NJ
News
'Our Number One Jewel': Atlantic City Aquarium Reopening Delayed Again, Renovations Wrapping Up 'Our Number One Jewel': Atlantic City Aquarium Reopening Delayed Again, Renovations Wrapping Up
'Our Number One Jewel': Atlantic City Aquarium Reopening Delayed Again, Renovations Wrapping Up Significant progress has been made in renovating the Atlantic City Aquarium but the long-delayed reopening has been pushed back once again, officials said. The North New Hampshire Avenue aquarium is now expected to reopen in December, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said at a news conference on Monday, Sept. 30. Earlier in the year, the city twice announced the facility would reopen in September and right before the Fourth of July. The renovations have faced many delays due to funding and supply chain issues, along with crews discovering worse conditions than previously expected l…

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by Chris Spiker
La Plata, MD
Obituaries
Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Of La Plata Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader' Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Of La Plata Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader'
Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Of La Plata Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader' A popular Charles County community member is being remembered for his work ethic and a lifetime of service to his neighbors following his death. Flags across the county will be flown at half-mast to honor Jeff Garner, 61, a longtime member of the Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS agency who spent nearly 40 decades as a popular civil servant in his hometown of La Plata. "Jeff dedicated his life to serving our town, beginning in an entry-level role and working his way up to become an invaluable leader in the Public Works Department," the town posted in a tribute on Facebook. "But Jeff wa…

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by Zak Failla
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years
New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years A Fairfield County native who has worked for the public works department in the town he was born in for 44 years is calling it a career. New Canaan Public Works Highway Department Superintendent Mose Saccary recently retired. The department said Saccary was hired as a laborer for the Highway Department in April 1980 by Director of Public Works Lou Mareno and soon promoted to operator, with responsibility for the streets north of Turner Hill to the New York State line, west to Smith Ridge Road, and east to Valley Road. The Highway Department is responsible for maintaining the town's 125 mil…

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by Kathy Reakes
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Long-Delayed Reopening Of Atlantic City Aquarium Pushed Back Again Long-Delayed Reopening Of Atlantic City Aquarium Pushed Back Again
Long-Delayed Reopening Of Atlantic City Aquarium Pushed Back Again After four years of delays, visitors will have to wait a few more months to return to the Atlantic City Aquarium. The North New Hampshire Avenue aquarium will reopen in September, the city said. Mayor Marty Small Sr. previously said in February that the facility would reopen on Monday, July 1. City spokesperson Andrew Kramer said city council passed resolutions on Wednesday, June 12 to award contracts for improvements to the city's exterior, including a new mural. "Based on the information we were given earlier in the year, it looked like July 1st was a reasonable reopening date…

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by Chris Spiker
Reading, PA
News
Fears Of Church Collapse Shut Down Reading Streets (UPDATED) Fears Of Church Collapse Shut Down Reading Streets (UPDATED)
Fears Of Church Collapse Shut Down Reading Streets (Updated) The Public Works Department in Reading is demolishing an abandoned church at Perkiomen Avenue and Spruce Street, according to city officials.  Authorities said the church is in danger of collapsing.  "To ensure public safety, a portion of the church tower needs to be taken down," the Mayor's office said in a release.  Perkiomen Avenue is closed from Mineral Spring Road to South 14th Street and Spruce Street is closed from Mineral Spring Road to Miller Street until the work is done, officials said.  Update: Work is expected to continue through Friday, May…

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by Mac Bullock
Reading, PA
Police & Fire
Reading Police Search For Stolen Public Works Truck (UPDATED) Reading Police Search For Stolen Public Works Truck (UPDATED)
Reading Police Search For Stolen Public Works Truck (Updated) Update: The subject of this report surrendered to police, RPD said on Tuesday, Feb. 13.  Authorities in Reading are asking residents to keep an eye out for a stolen truck belonging to the city's Public Works Department.  Anyone who spots the yellow Ford Ranger or who can identify the pictured suspect is asked to contact investigators.  Suspect photo  Facebook/Reading Police Department Call Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116 or Northern Berks Regional Police Department at 610-655-4911. 

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by Mac Bullock
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Atlantic City Aquarium Nears Reopening Atlantic City Aquarium Nears Reopening
Atlantic City Aquarium Nears Reopening After sitting closed for nearly four years, the Atlantic City Aquarium seems like it's about to welcome visitors back soon. Mayor Marty Small Sr. is expected to announce the aquarium's reopening date during his State of the City Address on Friday, Feb. 2, officials said. The speech will be during the Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Foundation Winter Luncheon at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The aquarium on Gardner's Basin in the city's north end has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. According to the aquarium's Facebook…

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by Chris Spiker
Darien, CT
News
Closure For Construction Scheduled On Busy Roadway In Darien Closure For Construction Scheduled On Busy Roadway In Darien
Closure For Construction Scheduled On Busy Roadway In Darien A busy roadway will be closed to through traffic in Fairfield County during construction. The closure on Old Kings Highway in Darien on the bridge over Stony Brook River will run from Tuesday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 27.  All residences will remain accessible throughout the construction period, the Darien Department of Public Works said. Emergency services will be able to reach all residences in the area.  Detour signs will be in place directing motorists to use Post Road to avoid the construction zone.  For questions…

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by Kathy Reakes
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Obituaries
Nether Providence Mourns 'Best Public Works Director Around,' Dead At 58 Nether Providence Mourns 'Best Public Works Director Around,' Dead At 58
Nether Providence Mourns 'Best Public Works Director Around,' Dead At 58 Darryl Dixon Sr., the beloved Public Works Director for Nether Providence, died after a period of illness on Saturday, July 8, according to Township officials. He was 58. Dixon worked for 33 years in service of Nether Providence, first as a laborer in the Public Works department and then as Assistant Director before earning the top seat, said Township leaders.  "Arguably the most important person in the Township, Darryl led countless projects that made the community a better place," municipal officials said in a statement.  "Whether you realize it or not, everywhere you look in the Townsh…

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by Mac Bullock
Towson, MD
News
SINKHOLE SUIT: Baltimore Homeowner Suing City, Report Says SINKHOLE SUIT: Baltimore Homeowner Suing City, Report Says
Sinkhole Suit: Baltimore Homeowner Suing City, Report Says A Baltimore homeowner whose property was destroyed by a sinkhole over the summer is now suing the city for restitution, according to a report by WMAR.  Nine families on the 700 block of North Avenue were displaced after a massive sinkhole opened suddenly on July 5, as Daily Voice has reported.  Some of those residents have opted to file suit against the city when municipal officials denied their claims for public assistance. Now, in an interview with WMAR, an attorney for the homeowners is speaking out.  "What had happened was the critical failure of 115-year-old storm …

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by Mac Bullock
Elizabeth, NJ
News
Residents: Union Apartment Works To Control Sewage Being Pumped Into Storm Drains Residents: Union Apartment Works To Control Sewage Being Pumped Into Storm Drains
Residents: Union Apartment Works To Control Sewage Being Pumped Into Storm Drains The local health and public works departments were at a Union County apartment complex controlling sewage that was being pumped into local water sources, residents told Daily Voice. Areas around the Mill Run Apartments were cordoned off as officials were apparently told to clean up immediately, residents said. Sewage was being pumped onto the complex's property, storm drains and communal areas, sources said. An area in parking lot H off of Walker Avenue appeared to be the source of the problem. Workers remained at the scene as of noon. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
News
Newark's Brand New 700-Pound George Floyd Statue Defaced Newark's Brand New 700-Pound George Floyd Statue Defaced
Newark's Brand New 700-Pound George Floyd Statue Defaced The 700-pound George Floyd statue erected at City Hall was defaced overnight, authorities said Thursday. A Newark police sergeant traveling in the area of City Hall just before 6 a.m., noticed the bronze statue was defaced with graffiti, according to Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The face of the statue was also painted black, and in white paint on the torso of the statue were the words -- “LIFE…LIBERTY VICTORY PATRIOTFRONT.US”. The Newark Police Division immediately began an investigation, which remains ongoing, and the City's Public Works Depa…

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by Nicole Acosta
Newburgh, NY
News
Area DPW Supervisor Resigns After Racial Comment Area DPW Supervisor Resigns After Racial Comment
Area DPW Supervisor Resigns After Racial Comment The resignation of an area department of public works interim supervisor after allegedly addressing another employee with a racial slur has led to unrest among village residents. The drama unfolded on Thursday, June 4, in Sullivan County when the village of Monticello Department of Public Works Interim Supervisor Ray Jones resigned after being caught on video calling the employee the "n" word, said Monticello Mayor Gary Sommers. A small group of protestors gathered in front of City Hall on Thursday to complain that Jones was allowed to resign instead of being fired. The incident, which had…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Two Public Works Employees Rescued After Boat Overturns In Croton River Two Public Works Employees Rescued After Boat Overturns In Croton River
Two Public Works Employees Rescued After Boat Overturns In Croton River Two Croton Public Works employees were rescued by members from the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department after being stranded in the Croton River. The rescue took place a little after 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, when the department was notified of an overturned boat with two people in the water near the Croton River's Silver Lake Park, said the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. The employees had been performing maintenance work on the river at the time of the accident.  Upon arrival, firefighters found a boat belonging to the Public Works Department had capsized, stranding one party on a ro…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Police Searching For 'Person Of Interest' In Theft Of City Of Poughkeepsie Truck Police Searching For 'Person Of Interest' In Theft Of City Of Poughkeepsie Truck
Police Searching For 'Person Of Interest' In Theft Of City Of Poughkeepsie Truck Police are asking the public for help locating a "person of interest" in the theft of a City of Poughkeepsie truck.  The truck, a white 2005 Chevrolet, was stolen around 2:44 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, from the loading dock of City Hall, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Capt. Richard Wilson. The truck, which has the seal of the City of Poughkeepsie and the number 58, belongs to the Public Works department. Its registration number is AD8973. Surveillance video of the City Hall complex has led police to identify Robert Warran, 55, as a person of interest, he said. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Bergenfield, NJ
Police & Fire
VIDEO (UPDATE): Firefighter Hospitalized In New Milford Townhouse Blaze VIDEO (UPDATE): Firefighter Hospitalized In New Milford Townhouse Blaze
Video (Update): Firefighter Hospitalized In New Milford Townhouse Blaze UPDATE: Three firefighters had to be treated for heat-related injuries -- one of whom was hospitalized -- after a cigarette ignited a rapidly-spreading blaze that ripped through a townhouse complex in New Milford on Sunday. The fire rekindled hours later, requiring firefighters to return to fully douse it. The blaze -- caused by a cigarette -- broke out around 11:40 a.m. at the Canterbury Village homes just off River Road, Police Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said. Two firefighters were treated at the scene, while a third was taken to Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck with injuries that…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Tip Or Treat When It Comes To Mosquitoes, Fairfield Health Department Says Tip Or Treat When It Comes To Mosquitoes, Fairfield Health Department Says
Tip Or Treat When It Comes To Mosquitoes, Fairfield Health Department Says The Health Department wants you to know its “Tip or Treat” season and by tipping or treating now you can save millions. Mosquitos breed in standing water from May until October and just a few of these water areas in your yard, can go on to be responsible for "millions and millions of mosquitos," according to the Health Department. Right now is the time to put a stop to that. You can “tip” over anything that holds water and eliminate these items for the season.  And, you can “treat” those areas that can’t be eliminated with a mosquito larvicide such as BTI, which is available at …

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by Jon Craig
Danbury, CT
Lifestyle
Danbury Begins Annual Attack Against Potholes Danbury Begins Annual Attack Against Potholes
Danbury Begins Annual Attack Against Potholes To combat the annual issue of potholes and to keep roads safe and smooth, the City of Danbury has hired Patch Management Inc. to fill potholes across town. Also known as the “Pothole Killers," the company uses a unique truck-mounted asphalt spray machine that drives on roadways and fills potholes within minutes.  “Last year, the Pothole Killer’s operations and capabilities proved to be unmatched,” said Mayor Mark Boughton. “We are fortunate to bring them back on a two-week subcontract and help solve this issue for our residents and roads after the long winter.” The work began Monday a…

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by Kathy Reakes