West Wyoming Shade Tree Commission gets grant

Pittston Dispatch // Area Notes

WEST WYOMING

November 15, 2009

The West Wyoming Shade Tree Commission has been awarded a grant from the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority (LHVA).

With funding from this grant the West Wyoming Shade Tree Commission, with help from volunteers, will plant trees throughout the borough continuing the organizations goal of increasing the tree canopy. The trees for the project will be delivered this week.

Shade tree commission members will begin planting trees on Wednesday and will complete the planting on Sunday, Nov. 22, with help from the Wyoming Area Environmental Clubs headed by Damian Rutkoski.

The Shade Tree Commission is looking for volunteers to assist with the planting. If you can help, call Eileen Cipriani 287-3349.

The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority has supported this project in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the National Park Service.

This is the first of two planting projects in the borough. If you requested a tree and it is not planted this week, it will be completed in the second project.

Leaf Collections

Leaf collections have been scheduled for West Wyoming Borough. Leaves will be collected November 24, Tuesday, from Atherton Section up to 8th Street but NOT including 8th Street, on November 25, 8th Street to the Exeter Line. December 1, Tuesday from Atherton Section up to 8th Street but NOT including 8th Street. On December 2, 8th Street to the Exeter Line.

After these dates, contact the borough office to arrange a drop off. Leaves are to be placed in open containers or paper leaf bags.

No plastic bags.

Abrahams Creek

The ACWA along with Skelly and Loy Engineering will hold a public meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m. in the West Wyoming Borough Hall.

The event will explain the Abrahams Creek Watershed project and allow for public input and discussion of water related problems in the Abrahams Creek Watershed area.

Sanitation Stickers

Sanitation stickers are now on sale at the Town Hall, weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. All residences in West Wyoming must purchase a sticker. The cost remains the same as last year, $200.00.

If purchased before January 31, 2010, senior citizens (65 and older) will receive a $25.00 rebate ($175.00), all others receive a $15.00 rebate ($185.00). If purchased from February 1-28, 2010, the full price will be charged, $200.00. After February 28, 2010, the cost will be $300.00 for the year and citations will be filed with the District Magistrate for noncompliance with the Ordinance.

This fee allows residents a weekly three container collection, weekly recycling, and the curbside yard waste composting and leaf program.

There will be no bulk item pickup this year. Stickers are also available through the mail: West Wyoming Borough Building, 464 West 8th Street, P.O. Box 4035, 464 West 8th Street, West Wyoming PA 18644.

For the added convenience of residents, Visa, MasterCard and Mac are accepted.