The borough’s public works director updated council on Sept. 11 about operational schedules, utility work and grants. Yard‑waste drop‑off is set for tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Works garage; e‑waste drop‑off will be Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; leaf collection begins Oct. 13; and trunk‑or‑treat will be held Oct. 25 at Kerrfield.

The director said utility company PECO will continue upgrades in late September and into October on Union Avenue and will conduct a vegetation assessment and follow‑up tree trimming or removals while upgrading poles and aerial wires to be more tree‑resistant. Residents will receive notices from PECO, the director said.

On grants and programs, the director said the borough will apply for a workforce development grant to cover commercial driver’s license (CDL) training for public works staff on a rolling basis. The borough has identified a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) grant and will apply for beautification and monument work at Graceland Cemetery; in tandem the borough will file VA claim forms for new headstones and markers for eligible veterans. The director also said the Local Share Account (LSA) grant is open and closes in November and the borough anticipates applying for facility upgrades.

Why this matters: These operational schedules affect resident services and seasonal planning. Utility vegetation work may cause short‑term outages or street disruptions. Grants can fund staff training and cemetery improvements with outside funds rather than direct borough capital.

Limitations and next steps: The director provided dates and grant intentions but did not present grant applications, budgets or guarantees of award. The transformer fire on Aug. 19 was noted as one recent emergency call handled by crews; the director’s report concluded with a reminder that grant deadlines and preconstruction scheduling will determine final dates for work.

Note: The director identified the DAR acronym as Daughters of the American Revolution when asked by council.