Riverside Borough

Our next North Branch Canal Trail work day will be next Tuesday, April 22, from 9:00am to 12:30pm.  We’re going to change things up a bit this time, returning to the Mahoning Township ‘trailhead’ where we began back in December.  Rather than clearing woody vegetation, our attention for this work day will turn to grading the trail surface with hand tools and my tractor.  We’ll work to grade as much as we can during the morning, then turn to seeding, liming and fertilizing before covering with straw at the end of the work day.

For those who have not been to this location before, the work site is on River Drive, roughly one mile east of the Danville Area Soccer Park.  Please look for my silver Toyota Tundra with a silver cap parked on the river side of the road, immediately before the railroad grade crossing.

As mentioned above, Tuesday’s work will involve trail grading.  Rather than the tools we’ve been using during the last few weeks, we’ll now need shovels, picks, rakes and other tools suited to this type of work.  Volunteers should wear sturdy work boots and work gloves.  Only MARC staff and veteran trail crew volunteers will be permitted to operate power equipment.  All volunteers will be required to sign liability waivers before beginning any work.  Because of the legal agreement governing trail construction and access, please understand volunteers may only be on site during the times listed above, in the presence of MARC representatives.  The trail corridor remains closed to public access until further notice

If you would like to join us for this work day, there is no need to RSVP.  Please simply plan to meet at the work location during the times listed above.  If you have any questions or need more information, please email me at this address or call me on my cell phone at (570) 336-2060.  Thank you for your interest in the North Branch Canal Trail project

Additional Note:   Please be advised, the Bloomsburg/Catawissa/Danville area river cleanup event scheduled for next Saturday, April 26th, is being cancelled.  River conditions are not ideal for this event and we have been unable to attract sufficient volunteers to safely conduct the cleanup

The May 17th Berwick area event remains on the calendar.  We will continue to monitor river conditions and seek volunteers for the event.  If you are interested in participating in the May 17th cleanup, please contact me by phone or email to learn more

Bob

Bob Stoudt | Director, Montour Area Recreation Commission / River Towns Race Series | PO Box 456, Danville, PA 17821

(570) 336-2060 | MontrRec@ptd.net | http://www.MontourRec.com
Bob Stoudt | Director, Montour Area Recreation Commission / River Towns Race Series | PO Box 456, Danville, PA 17821

(570) 336-2060 | MontrRec@ptd.net | http://www.MontourRec.com



 

An Open House will be held at the Danville Armed Forces Reserve Center on Saturday, April 19 from 1 - 4 pm.  Center is located at 90 Liberty Valley Road, Danville.  Vehicle Displays, Training Simulators, Equipment Displays, Facility Tours and On Site Recruiters will highlight the day's events. 

4 - 7 Pm will be a Guard Experience Night

Come out and see the new addition to our area!

For those residents unable to attend last night's meeting at St Peter's UMC, the proposed dates for the railroad crossing replacement is June 20 (6 pm) until June 23 (6 pm).  Traffic will be flowing out of the borough; to return you will need to detour to either Catawissa or Sunbury.  The Canadian-Pacific Railway will be working 24/7 to get the project completed in a timely manner.

Updates will be posted as quickly as possible when received on this page and the Borough Facebook page.

The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) is organizing river cleanup events in Montour and Columbia Counties as part of this spring’s North Branch Susquehanna River cleanup effort.  MARC staff and volunteers will be collecting trash along the Bloomsburg/Catawissa/Danville section of the river on Saturday, April 26th, and in the Berwick area on Saturday, May 17th, as part of the Borough of Berwick’s community dumpster day event.  Both dates are subject to weather and river conditions

Volunteers are needed for both events.  Volunteers must provide their own boats (with life jackets and other mandatory safety gear) and transportation.  MARC will provide trash bags, gloves and light refreshments.  Interested volunteers should contact Bob Stoudt, MARC Director, at MontrRec@ptd.net or by phone at (570) 336-2060 for more information or to volunteer

Please forward this information to others you believe may be interested in these events.  Thank you

Bob Stoudt | Director, Montour Area Recreation Commission / River Towns Race Series | PO Box 456, Danville, PA 17821

(570) 336-2060 | MontrRec@ptd.net | http://www.MontourRec.com

As approved at the meeting held on April 7, 2014, below follow the minutes of March 17, 2014

The Riverside Borough Council met on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building, 301 Dewart Street, Riverside.  President John Novak called the meeting to order in the presence of Vice President Peter Fleming, Council Members John Domanski, Barb Kriner, John LaMotte and Lori Steele.  Solicitor Joseph Michetti, Mayor Joseph Oberdorf and Secretary Deborah Bausch were also in attendance. Council Member Caressa Compton arrived shortly after the meeting started. 

Resident Carolyn Bausch spoke first regarding the closing of the river bridge for work on the railroad crossing.  She thanked John Domanski for his letter to the editor and she has been in contact with State Representatives regarding this issue.   President Novak then spoke of the upcoming meeting on March 24, 2014 at the PennDot Office in Montoursville.  He requested the newspaper put an article in advising residents to bring their concerns to the office prior to that date and they will be taken to the meeting.

Minutes of the March 3, 2014 meeting were reviewed.  Approved on a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by John LaMotte; motion carried on unanimous approval.

At this time, Craig Gabbadon spoke on some new technology being researched by the Police Department.  Officer Kerry Parkes was also present to answer questions regarding the police department.    The citation writer new software and hardware were discussed in detail including usage and costs involved.   Quote given was for 3 machines since we have 3 officers onboard.  Council requested a new quote based on one machine only.  Craig stated the State Police are using the system currently and anticipates more units will be getting onboard with the updated technology.

New Business this evening began with John Domanski submitting Petitions with 700 signatures opposing the River Bridge closing.  Discussion followed about the previous meeting and the upcoming meeting as well.  John LaMotte suggested speaking with Todd Oberdorf, EMA director, to see if there were any plans to use for traffic control if a railroad accident would occur.  Mayor Oberdorf stated that scenario had happened many years ago.   There is a scheduled meeting at PennDot on March 24th as well as a public meeting to be held in Riverside.  Meeting in the Borough will be held in Fellowship Hall of St. Peter’s UM Church, Sunbury Road, on April 8th beginning at 6:30 pm.   At that time we anticipate PennDot will explain to local residents their decision on the bridge and how they arrived at that conclusion.    Mayor Oberdorf gave numbers of cars that have passed through the area using the bridge. He tracked 1250 cars traveling from Elysburg area to Riverside from 6 am - 8:15 am on a Monday; that Friday he tracked 841 cars traveling Sunbury Road to the bridge.    President Novak then stated there are at least 15 businesses in the Borough as well as 750 households.     A formal letter will be drafted to PennDot.  President Novak had been very successful with handling things via phone calls; however council felt a letter in writing should be done also.

John Domanski then gave an update on the Gas Lines.  He has been in contact with Donald Brominski from UGI and is hoping to set up a face to face meeting with him to get real time information.

Solicitor Michetti had nothing to report at this time.  There will be a meeting on Thursday morning to discuss trees at the airport; meeting will begin in borough office at 10:30 am and continue out to the airport area to see trees in question.

At 7:55 pm, Barb Kriner made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session from Regular Council.  Motion was seconded by John LaMotte.

Motion to return to Regular Council Session was done by Barb Kriner and Seconded by  John Lamotte.

Council adjourned for the evening at 8:21 pm on a Motion by John LaMotte and seconded by Caressa Compton.

Next Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 in the Municipal Building at 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted:

Deborah Bausch, Secretary

Dumpsters will be placed at the Riverside Street Department Garage, 201 Avenue D from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

Riverside is not accepting paint, leaves, limbs, wood, grass, ashes, asbestos, batteries or contractor waste.  Charge per Freon appliance is $15.00; tires - $6.00 each.  No tractor trailer tires. Dumpster will be available for electronic disposals.

Proof of Residency is required.  Once on borough property, dumpster items become property of the borough.

Also -please note - there is no leaf pick up in the spring.  Riverside Borough does leaf pick up in the fall only!

Good afternoon everyone,

Our next North Branch Canal Trail work day will be held this Thursday, 4/10, at 8:30am, meeting at the intersection of River Drive and Mt. Zion Drive in Cooper Township, Montour County.  This will be our first mid-week work day.  We will not be working next weekend, taking off for the opening of trout season.  For those who have not joined us during the last few work days, our meeting location is roughly 2.5 miles east of the Danville Soccer Park or 4.5 miles west of the Catawissa Boat Club.  Please look for my silver Toyota Tundra with a silver cap parked on the river side shoulder of the road.  If you are able to join us, please plan to arrive between 8:15am and 8:30am so that we can walk together to the day’s work site.  Please remember, we will be parking and walking near private property, so it is very important we respect the neighboring landowners’ properties.  We will plan to work until roughly lunchtime.

Thursday’s work will involve woody debris and small tree clearing along the trail corridor.  No earthmoving work of any kind will be done, so shovels, picks and other similar tools are not needed, though pruning shears and tools of that nature may be useful.  Volunteers should wear sturdy work boots, heavy-duty (briar resistant) clothing and work gloves.  Only MARC staff and veteran trail crew volunteers will be permitted to operate chainsaws or other power equipment.  All volunteers will be required to sign liability waivers before beginning any work.  Because trail conditions are still very rough, we ask that children not attend this session.  Additionally, because of the legal agreement governing trail construction and access, please understand volunteers may only be on site during the times listed above, in the presence of MARC representatives.  The trail corridor remains closed to public access until further notice.

The next work days, weather permitting, are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 4/16 or Thursday, 4/17, followed by Monday, 4/21.  A confirmation of the date and more details will be emailed to everyone as we get closer to those dates.

If you have any questions or need more information, please email me at this address or call me at (570) 336-2060.  Thank you for your interest in the North Branch Canal Trail project.

Sincerely,
Bob Stoudt | Director, Montour Area Recreation Commission / River Towns Race Series | PO Box 456, Danville, PA 17821

(570) 336-2060 | MontrRec@ptd.net | http://www.MontourRec.com



 

 

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                        April 3, 4, 5 - Spring Thaw Art Show, Hawkins Showroom, Danville

April 7 -   Borough Council Meeting - 7:00 pm


April 8 -   Town Meeting at 6:30 pm -  St Peter’s UM Church, Fellowship Hall


    April 13 - Palm Sunday

    April 14 - Passover 

  April 18 - Good Friday - 

                     Borough Offices  Closed

April 19 - Police Dinner Dance        

 Washies  Fire  Company  $20.00/person

 April 20 - Easter Sunday      

April 21 - Borough Council Meeting - 7:00 pm

April 26 - Tina’s Ride Charity Benefit Poker Run Fundraiser - Registration at Noon
Dinner and live bands at 5 pm - $15.00/PERSON  
 Southside Fire Company, 200 Avenue D


April 26 - 27 - National Club Softball Association North Atlantic Regional Playoffs    
Echo Field Complex, Danville

 

TAX OFFICE HOURS FOR APRIL:

Tom Summers, Tax Collector, will hold office hours in the Borough Municipal Building on

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons:   1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    


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Prizes awarded to the top 3 overall finishers

 

Entry Fee: Please make your check payable to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third Street Williamsport, PA 17701.  Return form and fee to: Kayla James at PO Box 67, Danville, PA 17821 or kaylah0228@yahoo.com.

• Registration before May 10: $20
  
  

• Registration on or after May 10: $25
  
  
• Children 12 years old and younger: free
  
   
  
  Disclaimer: For and in consideration of permission to participate in this race, I for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby release and discharge the sponsors, contributors, officials, employees and all of the members and officers of the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, the borough of Riverside, PA, from all claims and damages arising from my participation in this race. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this event.
  
   
  
   
  
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Our next North Branch Canal Trail work day will be held tomorrow morning, Saturday 3/22, at 9:00am, meeting at the intersection of River Drive and Mt. Zion Drive in Cooper Township, Montour County.  This location is roughly 2.5 miles east of the Danville Soccer Park or 4.5 miles west of the Catawissa Boat Club (please see map below).  Please look for my silver Toyota Tundra with a silver cap parked on the river side shoulder of the road.  Please plan to arrive between 8:45am and 9:00am tomorrow if possible so that we can walk together to the day’s work site.  Please remember, we will be parking and walking near private property, so it is very important we respect the neighboring landowners’ properties.  We will work until no later than 1:00pm.

Tomorrow’s work will involve woody debris and small tree clearing along the trail corridor.  No earthmoving work of any kind will be done, so shovels, picks and other similar tools are not needed, though pruning shears and tools of that nature may be useful.  Volunteers should wear sturdy work boots, heavy-duty (briar resistant) clothing and work gloves.  Only MARC staff and veteran trail crew volunteers will be permitted to operate chainsaws or other power equipment.  All volunteers will be required to sign liability waivers before beginning any work.  Because trail conditions are still very rough, we ask that children not attend this session.  Additionally, because of the legal agreement governing trail construction and access, please understand volunteers may only be on site during the times listed above, in the presence of MARC representatives.  The trail corridor remains closed to public access until further notice.

Weather permitting, the next work day is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th, from 9am – 1pm.  After that, we’ll be doing a work day at the Hess Recreation Area in Danville on Saturday, April 5th, from 9am – 11am and then taking off the weekend of April 12/13 for the opening weekend of trout

If you have any questions or need more information, please email me at this address or call me on my cell phone at (570) 336-2060.  Thank you for your interest in the North Branch Canal Trail project.

 

Sincerely,

Bob Stoudt | Director, Montour Area Recreation Commission / River Towns Race Series | PO Box 456, Danville, PA 17821

(570) 336-2060 | MontrRec@ptd.net | http://www.MontourRec.com