Trumbull commissioners move closer to waterline extension in Southington

WARREN — The Trumbull County commissioners are expected Wednesday to take another step toward extending waterlines into Southington Township.

They will vote on a resolution declaring the necessity to construct the waterlines and set a hearing for 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Southington Local Schools, 2482 state Route 534, to hear from residents on whether they want or don’t want the project.

The commissioners approved a $49,750 contract a month ago with CT Consultants of Youngstown to carry out a preliminary engineering study for the project.

Scott Verner, assistant county sanitary engineer, has said an August hearing is necessary to meet a September deadline to apply for funding through the Ohio Public Works Commission to help with the cost of the project.

The county commissioners have final say on whether to proceed with the project after the public hearing.

The waterline would be extended from the state Route 5 Bypass west along U.S. Route 422 in Warren and Champion townships to Leiby-Osborne Road in Southington and then back to Route 422 near the Ohio State Highway Patrol barracks on Warren-Burton Road in Southington.