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New fire hydrant being installed on Bristol St. in Kearny.
By Mayor Sam Hosler, Town of Kearny
Kearny now has 18 new fire hydrants. These hydrants are capable of delivering higher water pressure for fire hoses. And it looks as if our scheduled paving of streets is pretty much complete, with the recent paving of Mountain View and the 400 blocks of Essex, Fairhaven, and Greenwich. Thanks to everyone for putting up with the inconvenience during these projects.
Thompson Construction has re-roofed the town library. Years ago a new addition was put on, and the roof connection was not good and led to continual leaks. A stiff wind complicated the repair, so the crew worked much of the weekend. Thompson Construction is also doing some much-needed repairs on the building in the town yard.
While working on gas line improvements, Southwest Gas’s crew accidentally damaged the water main on Croydon, resulting in a substantial leak. Our town crew responded and managed to get hold of the situation.
Chief Kenny Piggott submitted a report to the Town Council this week outlining several improvements recently made (including a new notification system for our volunteer firefighters) and a listing of equipment improvements and pending repairs. In August our firefighters will be measured for the new turnouts (protective clothing and equipment worn during fires) which will replace the old and unreliable turnouts. Our firefighters are some of our best citizens – have you ever thought of joining up?
Town Manager Anna Flores is working hard on the pre-application to the United States Department of Agriculture for water tank repairs, a new pumping station, new water meters and, most urgently, repairs to Well No. 3. The water level behind Coolidge Dam is very low, so it is likely that our water allotment for next year will be reduced. If we can get Well No. 3 up and running, it might provide all the assistance we need during a drought.
Next week I will join with our Town Manager, Town Clerk, and all the Town Council members at the Arizona League of Cities and Towns for four days of schooling on new Arizona laws, budgeting, pension funds, economic development of our towns, and other such things. Each year there is an update on the proper conduct of meetings and the requirements of Arizona’s open meetings law. The League assists Kearny during the year with employment postings, legal assistance, updates on legislative issues, and consultations on issues facing Kearny and the Copper Basin.
Remember to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
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