Police Chief, Mayor Oppose Safety Clerk Position

Stormwater updates on grant money for the storm sewer project, the hiring of a part time safety clerk for the police department, and submitting a grant on behalf of Phoenix Fire Co. for a new engine dominated discussion in a packed meeting room at the September Hollidaysburg Borough Council Meeting.

The Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department requested that the Borough submit a grant application for a Local Share Account Grant on behalf of the fire department for the purpose of purchasing a new fire engine. Council President Joe Pompa suggested Phoenix Fire Co. should open their books to the public...