NESHANNOCK TWP. Officials weigh changing system

Confusing addresses could cause problems for safety forces.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Neshannock Township officials will notify some residents about a public meeting regarding possible changes in their addresses.
A Carol Drive resident's complaint about mail problems prompted the Lawrence County 911 Center to look into the numbering system in the Carol Drive area.
Brian Melcer, Lawrence County public safety director, told township supervisors Wednesday that when the area of Carol Drive and Blews Way was numbered it was set up using a typical city-style addressing system.
Melcer said that since then there have been other subdivisions built, causing some homes to have the same number followed by a letter to differentiate between them.
He said this has caused mailing issues, but he is more concerned with the safety issue. Melcer said the current numbering system poses a concern for emergency vehicles trying to find a home in that neighborhood. He would like to see it changed.
To receive letters
The supervisors agreed to send a letter to all 45 homes involved, inviting the residents to a public meeting to discuss any concerns they may have about possible address changes. They didn't say when the meeting would be.
Supervisor Chairman Gale Measel said formal action on any address changes wouldn't be taken until after residents are given a chance to come to the meeting.
In a related issue, Melcer and the supervisors agreed to accept the existing numbering sequence in the Hunter's Woods condominium complex. The developer established the system.
In other business at their meeting Wednesday, supervisors hired temporary employees for the ice skating season at Hess Ice Rink: Michael Scalzo and Christopher Pelini will be paid $5.15 per hour.
Trick-or-treating hours were set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Township Secretary Leslie Bucci said the hours coincide with the city of New Castle's.