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The Orwigsburg Veterans Memorial improvements are projected for completion by mid-June, funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant. The borough council reported receipt of replacement filter flow meters for the water plant, with installation scheduled for this month.

HVAC upgrades at the blower building are estimated at $45,900, and a capital project has been approved for replacing seven vertical loop reactor gates and five actuators. A $207,360 grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development will facilitate the installation of a new influent screen at the wastewater treatment plant, requiring a borough match of $36,594. The fire department reported 22 calls in January, and a dinner gala is planned for April 11.