Mayor’s Office

January 28, 2016

Mayor’s Advisory Meeting Brief

Mayor Anthony J. Court’s Advisory Committee recently met in Council Chambers with the discussion surrounding the recent incidents within the Borough at the Line Avenue/Patricia Drive area. Mayor Court expressed the quick thinking and professionalism of the Police Department and the extended help from emergency response personnel within the community to resolve this issues before circumstances turned for the worse. Another topic of discussion was the new local radio station and newly appointed council members that the Advisory Committee believes will be helpful in addressing Borough problems. The committee also spoke about the newly hired full-time and part-time officers that…

January 28, 2016

Mayor and Holy Redeemer Honor School Choice Week

Mayor Anthony J. Court was honored to present to Sister Joanne Kokosinski on behalf of Holy Redeemer School’s students, staff, and school leaders a proclamation designating Jan. 31 through Feb. 5, 2016 as School Choice Week in Ellwood City. This will be Sister Joanne’s 19th year at Holy Redeemer to celebrate this National School Choice Week with the children and families of Ellwood City. School Choice Week helps communities to raise awareness of the many public and nonpublic schools that serve our students and families throughout the city. Mayor Court was honored to spend time at Holy Redeemer School with…

January 22, 2016

Mayor’s Office: Be Alert for On-Going Phone Scam

Mayor Anthony Court wants to remind residents about an on-going scam that the US Department of Treasury has been warning taxpayers to be on high alert for. Some Ellwood City residents have called the Mayor’s office to let him know that they have received this type of phone call, telling them they need to pay their back taxes immediately or they will be arrested. These individuals are targeting our elderly, trying to frighten them into paying immediately. Please pay attention to the elderly in our area, so that they do not fall victim to this phone scam. Remind everyone, especially…

January 11, 2016

Painting Project Spruces Up Ellwood City Family Center

It was with great excitement that Mayor Anthony J. Court worked on a program with Marion Owens of Sherwin Williams to spruce up the Ellwood City Family Center with complimentary paint and professional painters. It was a great success and Mayor Court thanks everyone involved in getting this program successfully off the ground. Gratitude and thanks from everyone at the Ellwood City Family Center to all involved, including Marian Owens, the Manager of Ellwood City Sherwin Williams, for supplying paint, and the painters who include Tom Milnes, Chris Owens and Shannon Lucas, who donated their time painting. The Mayor and…

December 17, 2015

Final Holiday Merchant Award Awarded

On Tuesday, Mayor Court presented to Patty Kuhn, owner of Posies by Patty, with the final 2015 “Holiday Merchant Awards” for the beautiful Holiday Window display at her business. Patty received a window display award sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. Mayor Court would like to thank everyone who participated in making this annual event such a success. He wishes all the Ellwood City residents and businesses a Happy Holiday Season and a very healthy and prosperous New Year for 2016.

December 16, 2015

Mayors Presents Second Round of Holiday Merchant Awards

On Monday, Mayor Anthony J. Court presented two more Holiday Merchant Awards to the owners of A Bella Boutique and another to Venezie Sporting Goods and Apparel for their holiday window displays. Both businesses were nominated by residents and/or fellow businesses who thought their window decorations show the true spirit of the Holiday season. Receiving a window display award sign and a gift certificate for the Venezie’s Sporting Goods and Apparel were Eric Venezie and Samantha Brewer, marketing consultants, and Vanessa Botti, Operations Manager. Receiving a window display award sign and gift certificate for A Bella Boutique was owner Genine…

December 11, 2015

Mayor Presents Annual “Holiday Merchant Awards”

On Thursday, Mayor Court presented his annual “Holiday Merchant Awards” to the Ellwood City Ledger and to Nancy Smith Tailor Shop for their Holiday Window displays. Both businesses were nominated by people who thought their window decorations show the true spirit of the Holiday season. Receiving a window display award sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant for the Ellwood City Ledger was Jackie Eidenmiller, Circulation Manger, and Tina Bequeath, Publisher. Receiving a window display award sign and gift certificate for the Tailor Shop was the owner herself, Nancy Smith. Mayor Court thanks all businesses who are participating…

September 23, 2015

State Ethics Commission Report on Mayor’s Use of Borough Equipment

At Monday’s council meeting, council member David DeCaria read a letter from the State Ethics Commission regarding Mayor Anthony J. Court’s use of borough equipment for private property. According to the report, last October council was informed that Mayor Court had used borough paving trucks for a gravel lot he owns. DeCaria said the complaint stemmed from at least one council member. The State Ethics Commission sent their letter to court on Feb. 2 of this year. DeCaria said he read the letter “in the interest of transparency.” In response, Court said the involved property is an apartment he owns…

August 29, 2014

Twenty-Five Cameras Installed At Walnut Ridge Complex

On Tuesday, Mayor Anthony J. Court and the Lawrence County Housing Authority (LCHA) members gathered at the Walnut Ridge Housing Authority location to kick off the installation of 25 State of the Art cameras. The Mayor stated the project would be completed in approximately six weeks. Mayor Court stated the changes at this location were inevitable and he is pleased with these improvements. The high definition-digital zoom cameras will be plugged directly into the Ellwood City Police Station and cruisers for on the spot viewing. The Mayor lobbied for these cameras and believes this is a step in the right…

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