Oct 15, 2002 By Jenny Susa 2 min read

NEWELL – On Aug. 23 a fire occurred at the DeBerry property on Second Street, leaving it in ruins. Members of borough council reported that it has not yet been cleaned up, and they would like the property owners to take action. At the council’s last meeting, solicitor John Lowery said he had received a sample ordinance dealing with burned-out properties and their demolition.

He said, “The DeBerry house should be condemned now.”

Mayor Nicki Todaro told council Monday that a letter was to be sent to the owners asking them to take care of the property.

In other matters, Todaro also brought Halloween festivities to the board’s attention, asking that they approve the time decided upon for the parade and trick-or-treating.

“The police have already been told about being hired for that day, and we need to let them know a certain time,” said Todaro.

The council accepted the proposal of starting the parade at 2 p.m. with trick-or-treating to follow from 3 to 6 p.m.

Councilman Tammie Meese also announced that there will be a pumpkin decorating contest that day for children 12 years of age and under.

“If anyone would like to hand out candy for trick or treat, please turn on your porch light,” said Meese. “Those with no light on will not participate.”

The council also voted Monday on hiring new auditors. One was to fill the former seat of the Mayor, and a second position was also available.

The council chose to hire Colleen Fabriziani and Robert Guiser Jr. to fill the auditing positions.