Dunmore leaders report higher January call volume, grants for fire department and heavy winter costs

In its Feb. 9 meeting, Dunmore Borough officials outlined public‑safety and public‑works activity from January and the February projections that follow.

Police: Chief Marchese reported the department handled 1,082 calls for service in January — roughly 300 more than the previous month — with nine criminal arrests, seven nontraffic arrests, 71 traffic arrests and 41 written traffic warnings. Four candidates passed the physical portion of the entry‑level civil service exam and will take the written test in early February; part‑time officers logged 372 hours (46 shifts). The department has begun an overhaul of its evidence room and implemented a new barcode scanner. Marchese also reported $363 collected from parking transactions and $210 from parking tickets for the month.

Fire: Chief DeNaples described projected February expenditures, including an annual full service for the ladder truck estimated at $4,851 and generator service at $350. The department replaced a thermal imaging camera (estimated $729.60) and projected 252 hours of overtime and 39 part‑time shifts for February. He said the department received a $500 Pennsylvania American Water Company nonmatch grant and has been awarded $14,485.63 from the State Fire Commissioner's grant (funds not yet deposited), which he said would fund nozzles and other urgently needed gear.

Public works: Mr. Judge said one plow has arrived and two more are expected within a month, garbage collection is on schedule and a missed recycling pickup will be made up. He reported salt orders and ongoing efforts to clear hydrants and roads after a heavy winter.

Council thanked DPW, the fire department and police for heavy winter work and life‑saving response actions highlighted by local media.