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Penn Lake gets update on dam by Suzanne Winters
UP, UP AND AWAY: The Sunday night sky was filled with biodegradable lanterns, as the White Haven Lions Club’s project filled the sky with lanterns dedicated in honor of and in memory of loved ones. This last activity of the White Haven Bicentennial Street Festival was postponed from the celebration’s first event, a bonfire in January, when windy conditions made it too dangerous to launch from Linesville Park. For more pictures of the Festival, JH: Ruth Isenberg please turn to page 16.
Kidder warehouse rules changes progress by Seth Isenberg Kidder Township held a public meeting on Monday, July 29, about the proposed curative amendment ordinance, which defines and regulates warehouse, distribution and
truck terminal uses. It also adds to existing rules on minimum lot sizes and increases buffers. Only three people signed up to speak. Beth Hurley of Love Kidder Township spoke first, in support of the curative amendment ordinance. Linda
Christman of Save Carbon County spoke next, also in favor. Opposed to the changes was attorney Michael Malloy, representing the Blue Ridge Real Estate company (BRRE). He
See KIDDER HEARING, page 6
Over 70 residents gathered on the Penn Lake Community House lawn Sunday for an update on the borough’s Dam Repair Project. State Senator David Argall and former State Senator John Blake from Congressman Matt Cartwright’s office also were invited to attend. Both took time to address the audience following the presentation by the Dam Advisory Group (DAG). Dan Cronauer introduced Dave Dipipi, who gave a detailed and informative overview of the dam project to date. He was followed by Dan George, who filled the audience in on the current status of the project. George reported that the most recent meeting with the PA Department of Environmental Protection resulted in a commitment by DEP to assign a reviewer to the borough’s permit application, with hopes of responding to the borough with technical comments within 90 days. Penn Lake will then have 60 days to respond back to DEP regarding their comments. The DAG hopes to begin the bidding process by late spring or early summer 2025, with construction starting late summer 2025. George also explained possibly needing to change the permit application somewhat. He described the work that would need to be completed to control
See PENN LAKE DAM, page 5