Granite Construction gets waterline work

Granite Constructiongets waterline work
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Granite Construction Inc. of Beaver Township was the successful bidder for the Calla Road waterline replacement.
Village council unanimously accepted Granite's bid, the lowest of three, at a special meeting Monday.
Granite offered to do the job for $75,330. The other bids were not available Monday night.
Work will begin as soon as possible, Mayor Robert Carson said.
The project includes installation of new pipe on Calla from Warner Drive to Renee Drive. The village will have to pay 12 percent of the cost, with the rest coming from a state Issue 2 grant.
Consumers Ohio Water Co. will replace the line from Renee Drive to Struthers Road because of a large number of breaks.
Democrats to meet
POLAND -- The Democrats of the 17th and 6th Districts, a local political club, will meet at 7 tonight at the Poland Community Baseball Association hall on Sheridan Road. The meeting is open to the public.
Schools-start delay
GIRARD -- Construction at the elementary school here will delay the first day of classes for all pupils.
Renovations at Prospect Elementary, which started in December, are not complete, so the school board decided to postpone the first day of school for all three school buildings until Sept. 9.
The late start will force the district to make up the days throughout the year.
Hubbard schools
HUBBARD -- At Monday night's board of education meeting, Superintendent James J. Herrholtz praised teachers, building and grounds improvement and transportation for the smooth first day of school Monday.
It was announced that a committee is being formed to work on passage of the Hubbard Community Pool levy that will appear on the November general election ballot.
The 2.5-mill, five-year levy would generate $496,343 annually to make repairs and maintain the pool. Anyone interested in helping should call (330) 534-1992.
United Healthcare was approved to provide medical and dental insurance through Aug. 31, 2004. The medical coverage costs $859 per month per family and $312 for single coverage. Dental coverage is $68 per month for a family dental coverage and $26 for single coverage.
Several contract modifications were approved for both teachers and bus drivers, allowing them to work more hours.
Canoe trip on creek
CORTLAND -- The Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District and the Ohio Watershed Association are sponsoring a canoe trip on Pymatuning Creek from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 6.
Participants are asked to meet in the parking lot off Milligan East Road by 1 p.m. The road is off state Route 7, north of Orangeville in Vernon Township.
People can bring their own canoe or kayak for the trip. A limited number of canoes will be available on a first-come basis.
Registration deadline is Sept 3.
Call the SWCD at (330) 637-2056.
Special meeting
LIBERTY -- Township trustees will meet in special session at 5 p.m. Thursday in the township administration building.