From Mayor David Rhome
As summer begins to wind down from vacations, camping, swimming, amusement parks or spending time with family and friends, I hope that everyone has had a safe summer. Here in our town, many people have been working very hard to keep our community safe.
First, we must look at the police department, which is on duty 24 hours a day and works tirelessly to protect each and every one of us. Some of its duties begin with making sure paperwork is in order before beginning patrolling the streets and Town Park, answering more than 6,000 emergency calls annually and being involved in our community each day. I would hope that we understand these are just a few of the duties our officers perform, and we should all be very proud of what they do for our wonderful community. Next time you see an officer, thank them for their service.
Your local fire department has been very busy responding to emergencies, training, attending meetings, working on equipment and working on its next committee assignment. All of this is done as a volunteer and we could not be prouder of this fine group of men and women.
Our code department has answered more than 300 complaints from Jan. 1, 2018, for high grass, junk cars and abandoned buildings, just to name a few. Unfortunately, this is a job that doesn’t make residents happy if you are on the receiving end of code enforcement. Rest assured, we are in need of code enforcement to keep Canonsburg looking beautiful.
Our fire inspector continues to work diligently in our commercial district and residential areas, keeping them in compliance to today’s specifications. If you have a question about fire safety, call our local fire department or our fire inspector for more information.
As we move into the fall season, I must ask each and every one of you to get involved in your community, whether it be with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or Canonsburg Volunteer Fire Department. Giving back to the community can have a positive effect on everyone involved.
With each and every one of us making the effort, it will make every department’s job a little easier.
Should you want to stop by, my open-door policy is always in effect, or just call.