Ellwood City Borough Council

Ellwood City Borough Council to Meet Tonight: Agenda

Ellwood City Borough Council will host its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the borough building’s auditorium. Council will give commendations to the following sports teams: the Ellwood City Girls Volleyball Team, the Ellwood City Varsity Boys Cross Country Team, and the Ellwood City Boys Golf Team. Council will also consider the following motions: Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 11/12/20 and List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 11/12/20: A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 11/12/20, in the amount of $130,878.07, and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 11/12/20, in the amount of $191,605.98. New Sewer…


Ellwood City Borough Council to Meet Tonight: Agenda

Council is set to vote on a motion to authorize Gabrielle Gretch to move forward with the Ellwood City Military Banner project. Gretch, a Riverside graduate who plans to attend UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in January, said she was inspired to take on this project during her internship. “I did my scholarship on Leslie Sabo Jr. for the Historical society and shortly after was driving with my mom in Butler and asked why we didn’t have these in Ellwood,” she said. “I hope this will achieve great things and one day many streets in Ellwood will be filled with…


Borough of Ellwood City Hires New Part-Time Police Officer

The Borough of Ellwood City has hired a new part-time police officer. Officer Salvador “Sal” Zepeda started his first day on the job Wednesday after being hired by Ellwood City Borough Council on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Zepeda is the departments third part-time officer. Mayor Anthony Court and Council President George Celli swore in the new officer who started his duties this week.  According to the ECPD, Mayor Court and Council President Celli were instrumental in getting Officer Zepeda hired. Pictured Below: (Left to Right) Council President George Celli, Officer Salvador “Sal” Zedepa, and Mayor Anthony Court.  


Council Commends Loccisano’s for 104 Years of Business

During Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, Loccisano’s Golden Dawn received a commendation from the borough and council for 104 years of business in the Ellwood City community. Motions passed: A motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 8/17/20, Public Hearing held 8/24/20 and the Special Meeting held 8/24/20, as submitted. A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 9/14/20, in the amount of $551,193.48, and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 9/17/20, in the amount of $665,927.90. A motion to approve the Departmental Reports, as submitted. A motion to adopt an Ordinance, as submitted,…


Ellwood City Borough Council to Meet Tonight: Agenda

Ellwood City Borough Council will meet tonight. The following is the meeting agenda: Monday Night Council Agenda 5:30pm – EXECUTIVE SESSION – Police Personnel 6:00 P.M. – ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL-REGULAR MEETING AUDITORIUM OPENING EXERCISES: A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Invocation – Phil Conklin – First Church of God D) Pledge of Allegiance Commendation Alicia Swick, Junior Councilperson Loccisano’s Golden Dawn – 104 Years E) Visitors F) Communications II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting 8/17/20, Public Hearing 8/24/20, Special Meeting 8/24/20 A motion would be in order to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 8/17/20,…


Borough Council Accepts Coronavirus Funding

Ellwood City Borough Council voted to accept $80,052.28 in Coronavirus Relief Monies during its Regular meeting on Monday. The funding comes with numerous restrictions for use of which the county and borough officials are researching. “There are tons of restrictions,” said Borough Manager David Allen. Some needs, according to Allen, the funds could be used for include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and assistance for local first responders who were unable to work because of the virus. Mayor Anthony Court’s Report The mayor thanked Council for hiring police officers. He said there was a great need due to understaffing. “It’s a…


EC Borough Council to Meet Tonight

The Ellwood City Borough Council will hold its meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Borough Building. The meeting has accommodations to be awarded as well as resolutions and other business. The borough will look to adopt a resolution to approve the Coronavirus Relief Fund Recipient Agreement from Lawrence County. Council will also discuss a proposal for an annual clean-up program and field requests. A public hearing and special council meeting are also scheduled for August 24th to discuss zoning on Mt. Vernon Drive. To view the agenda, Click Here.


Mayor Urges Community to Slow Down; Council Hires Part-Time Officer

During Monday’s Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Anthony Court had one message for the community: Slow down and obey traffic signs. Court warned that if he continues to receive complaints about speeding and other traffic violations, police will setup points of surveillance and tickets will be issued. “Gotta slow down,” Court said. “It’s that simple.” He said numerous complaints have been made about violations on Sunset Boulevard and Perry Street as well as other areas in the borough. In other news, council decided to reject bids for the 2020 Paving Program. Borough Manager David Allen said bids came in 30 percent…


Ellwood City Borough Council to Meet Monday

Ellwood City Borough Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the building. The following is the meeting agenda: 4:30pm – EXECUTIVE SESSION (Police Contract Negotiations) 5:45pm – 2019 Audit presentation (Mark Turnley, CPA) AGENDA/MOTION SHEET I. OPENING EXERCISES: A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Invocation – Norina Owens, Women of Faith International D) Pledge of Allegiance E) Visitors F) Communications II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting 6/17/20 A motion would be in order to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 6/17/20, as submitted. III. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:…


BLM Supporter Demands Borough Officials Break the Silence

A Black Lives Matter supporter and Ellwood City resident attended Monday’s Borough Council meeting to demand action in support of the movement. “I need action,” said Mary Maine. “I need this town to step up.” She said she is disappointed that the town’s leadership did not attend the protests and said they have failed to recognize the movement. She said she wants borough officials to break the silence. She also expressed the same disappointment in the local media who she said failed to cover the protests that were held downtown. “To be silent is to be complacent,” she said. Maine…