1. In the last six months, what have been your greatest accomplishments?
2. In the last six months, what have been some of your greatest challenges?
3. What goals have you met in the first six months of the year? Not met?
4. What events, legislation, etc. have impacted you the most?
5. What are you looking forward to/not looking forward to over the next six months?
Gant spoke with Lawrence Township Supervisor and Roadmaster Bill Lawhead concerning Lawrence Township’s answers to the above questions.
- Accomplishments
Lawhead said one of the biggest accomplishments the township achieved was getting a DCNR grant for the Rec. Park. Lawhead said the money will be used for bleachers, as well as other upgrades.
“Just making the park better,” added Lawhead. He said the park is so nice, but it’s often hard to find funding for upgrades and improvements.
- Challenges
“Finding money to get work done.”
Lawhead said this is a continual challenge the township faces year-in and year-out.
“How can I make $2 out of $1,” asked Lawhead. “That’s continual.”
Goals
One of the township’s major goals, according to Lawhead, is to improve unimproved roadways, dirt and gravel roads and alleys.
“If we could get some of the alleyways taken care of, it would help,” said Lawhead.
Legislation
Lawhead indicated the biggest piece of legislation to impact the township is Act 13, or the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee.
“It should be a big boost,” said Lawhead. He stated it would greatly help with infrastructure repairs.
Lawhead also said he’d like to see a change in the prevailing wage law. He indicated if it could be revised or updated, it would help immensely.
Looking Forward
Lawhead said he is not looking forward to another winter. He stated he was looking forward to getting the yearly paving done, as well as fixing the infiltration and inflow problem in the township’s sanitary sewer lines. He stated that once DEP gets involved, they’ll come knocking on the township’s door and tell them what to do.