Redstone warns motorists community is out of salt
REDSTONE TWP. – Motorists are being urged to use caution on Redstone Township roads since the community is now out of salt. Supervisor Ray Paris said the township last received salt in January. And, at that time, the delivery driver said it would be the last load because Morton’s stockpile had been depleted. Salt will now be available to the township on a first-come, first-served basis.
“We are using ashes mixed with PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) approved anti-skid material for the time being. We’re doing the best with what we have to work with. Just slow down,” Paris said.
The supervisors also placed a 10-ton weight limit on Stone Church Road from Route 40 to the bridge at the Merrittstown Post Office. Supervisor Larry Williams explained that trucks are using the road without bonding it, causing damage. By posting a weight limit, the township will be able to have trucks using the road weighed by PennDOT and prevent them from using the road illegally, Williams said.
The supervisors said they are applying for county aid to resurface the roads in Merrittstown.
“After we sewered Merrittstown, we didn’t have the money to pave the roads in Merrittstown,” Williams said.
The supervisors also passed a resolution eliminating the five percent police contribution to the pension fund.
“This account has been solvent for some time, but it’s law that we have to pass it annually that they don’t have to contribute,” Williams said.
The supervisors are accepting bids for their John Deere backhoe until the March 12 meeting. Williams said no bids under $14,000 will be accepted.
Noah’s Ark received seven animal complaints from Redstone residents in January. Four dogs were picked up and the animal control service patrolled eight hours.
It was reported that the township code enforcement officer, Bob Stogran, is on a temporary and voluntary lay-off to help the township balance its budget.