Newcomerstown Mayor: Creation of village fire department tops list of 2023 achievements
Mayor Pat Cadle said one of the best accomplishments for the year 2023 was the creation of the new Village of Newcomerstown Fire Department, and noted Chief Jeff Parks has done an outstanding job of putting together the team of 20 firefighters. They have now answered 99 calls since forming in May 2023.
Other village achievements for last year include:
● Received ODIT grant of $850,000 for new sidewalks on Main Street.● The Simonds property cleaned up and officials are waiting for the tests results. ● Newcomerstown applied a passenger train grant, along with Dennison and Coshocton.● Purchased six buildings on Bridge Street.● Red Cross installed 350 smoke detectors in the village.● A promotional video was created to aid in attracting new businesses.● Digital map created for the Simonds-Heller Park.● Launched of a Yodel community calendar.● Updated police department radar units.● Purchased a new patrol car for the police department.● Received a $13,600 grant to send police candidate to the academy.● Military monuments at cemetery were cleaned.● Paving of Cross, Elizabeth, Nugent and Bridge streets. ● Catch basins were replaced in the village.● Completed new parking lot at Simonds-Heller Park.● Clow hole fishing hole was opened.● Purchased turnout gear for 20 firefighters with the help of a donation from resident and Marianne Harding.● Replaced 82 signs within the village.● New traffic lights were installed at State/River streets and State/Pilling streets.
Military banners
Newcomerstown Now has announced a Hometown Heroes Remember and Honor Military banner program. Banners will be mounted along State Street to honor those who are currently or have previously served in the military. The program was created for residents to pay tribute and honor family members.
For the banner, an official military high-resolution photo is needed. The photo should be at least 5"x7" or, if digital, 300 DPI. If no photo is available, you can provide name, branch, and years of service for the banner. The village and Newcomerstown Now will hang the banners.
Application are available at the village offices on South College Street during business hours. The cost for a two-year display period is $135. The display period each year is May through mid-November. This is a first-come first-serve program and the application deadline is Feb. 20. For more information, call the mayor's office at 740-498-6313.
Newcomerstown Now is a local organization dedicated to the revitalization of the village, and all funds raised go for this cause.During the recent village council meeting, Street Department Supervisor Travis Goodwill said all street and cemetery equipment is now stored in the Bridge Street buildings. He has applied for a grant through the EPA for a brine tank and associated equipment that will help eliminate salt going into storm sewers. James Friel and Steve Guy were appointed to the open seats on the Board of Public Affairs. Scott Powell of the cemetery department said trees planted as far back as the 1880s are being cut down at the State Street Cemetery and Allen Collins was sworn in as a council member to fill the vacant seat.
The next council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 15, at the village office.
This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: New fire department tops the list of Newcomerstown's 2023 achievements
