An old firehouse and aging vehicles has Trappe Borough Council and the Trappe Fire Company planning for the future.
Trappe Councilman Marshall Stomel reported at the October 2, 2012 monthly Council meeting that the Streets, Traffic and Safety committee met with the fire company to discuss planning and options. “Our fire house is 100 years old,” reported Fire Chief Brian Long. “We’ve built expansions over the years, but it’s old. The basement walls are crumbling and we’re doing the best we can right now." The volunteer fire company receives 38% of its revenue from Trappe Borough, 40% from donations and 22% from Upper Providence (the Trappe fire company responds to calls in parts of Upper Providence township). The Trappe Fire Company and Ambulance service operate out of one building, but they are separate entities. While the fire company is a volunteer …
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Marshall Stomel returns to Trappe Borough council seat and Paul Edwards is appointed to vice president at the March Borough Council meeting.
Matt Watson's resignation from Trappe Borough Council last month left several vacancies. One council seat, the office of vice president, and an appointment for Public Works all needed to be filled at the March 6 Trappe Borough meeting. The open council position was advertised and applications were accepted until Feb. 24. Marshall Stomel was the only applicant. Stomel served on the Borough Council from May to December 2011. After a brief public interview, Stomel was sworn in by Mayor Connie Peck and took a seat at the council table. His term runs through Dec. 31, 2013. All council members participated in a vote to elect a new vice president and a new Public Works representative. Paul Edwards was appointed to the vice president position and …
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Barn Barn Barn Dance
6:03 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
The Boro should have more barn dances. These events net $200 a pop. That's a new fire engine in only 4,000 years. more ›