Monday, July 21, 2008

Weekly Update

Police Department
  • Twice this week police responded to the Skate/Bike Park for juveniles not wearing proper safety equipment. They were advised on the requirements.
  • McDonald's reported they had received a counterfeit $50.00 bill. The case was turned over to the Secret Service.
  • Worcester County Animal Control responded to Second Street near Oak Street for a Pit Bull Terrier on the loose.
  • Dollar General reported a shoplifting theft and called in a description of the vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and investigated further. This resulted in the arrest of Alfreda Corbin, 46 years old, for the theft of $31.00 worth of items from the store.
  • Allen Holland reported the theft of his bicycle from in front of Advanced Auto.
  • Officers responded to 504 Moore Street for a domestic disturbance. After investigating the incident, officers arrested Anthony Holden and Juanita Holden for Assault.

Water/Sewer Department

  • Our staff continued their training with our consultant on ways to upgrade the performance of our plant operations as well as cost saving measures which can be implemented. This has been an ongoing review of the overall operations of the plant.

Public Works

  • Interviews were conducted of several job applicants for work in our Public Works Department.
  • Crews serviced the basketball courts located behind the Middle School.
  • Several parcels of city owned/controlled property are now being serviced by a private contractor as a cost saving measure for employee time.
  • Crews serviced and worked on the City Horse Stables located at the Fairgrounds.

Golf Course

  • Crews worked on applying fertilizer to the greens.
  • Crews worked on chipping brush and trees.
  • New mowing equipment has been ordered for the course.

EMS Department

  • CPR classes are being conducted by personnel from the department. Anyone interested in taking the three hour class can contact City Hall at 410-957-1333. The classes will be held in August.

MARVA Theater

  • The MARVA nears completion as the balcony seats are expected to arrive this week ready for installation. The original order was no to specifications.
  • A Swing Band will be in concert on Thursday night, July 31st. Cost is $10.00.

New Business

  • The final permits are expected to be issued this week for the new Tractor Supply Company which will be located in the old Ames buidling at Market Street Plaza.