Orwigsburg officials are looking to complete a SCADA upgrade on the borough water system.
SCADA, which stands for supervisory control and data acquisition, is basically software that controls industrial applications. Borough officials met with engineering experts back in August for an on-site visit to scope out the project and how much it may cost.
In addition, officials are exploring an upgrade of the town’s meter reading system.
In other business at the Jan. 10 borough council meeting, officials discussed eliminating a handicapped parking area on the east side of North Wayne Street and returning it to a loading zone.
In December, borough police responded to 113 incidents and 11 reportable crimes, which included three incidents of terroristic threats, three cases of harassment, one case of disorderly conduct, two cases of theft, one case of simple assault and one case of indecent exposure.
Because this was the first general meeting of the new year, 2023 year police statistics were provided, as well. In 2023, six officers handled 1,883 incidents including 111 reportable crimes. 56 shifts were filled without having to use overtime. Those shifts equated to 672 hours with a savings to the borough of $33,253.92.
The St. Paul soup sale will happen Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon in the M&T lot.
The next general council meeting will be held Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in council chambers.
Source: Berkshire mont
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