Three new officers sworn in to Erie Police Department

Three new police officers were sworn in to the Erie Police Department today in City Council chambers at Erie City Hall.

The new officers are:

James Mark Pettinato, 31, an Erie resident, and graduate of Villa Maria Academy and the criminal justice program at Mercyhurst University. Pettinato has five years previous law enforcement experience with the …

Drug take-back event set for Saturday at Erie City Hall

The Erie Police Department is partnering with the Crisis Center at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor to host at City Hall a local version of a national prescription drug take-back event. Anyone can drop off prescription drugs that need to be disposed of. No sharp needles or IV solutions can be accepted. …

Applications open for City’s first Environmental Advisory Council

At his weekly news conference on Thursday, Mayor Schember announced the opening of applications for the newly formed Environmental Advisory Council.

The Environmental Advisory Council was created to assist the City in researching identifiable environmental issues and in making recommendations on how best to address those issues. The Council aims to support Mayor Schember’s vision …

West 26th St. between Washington and Brown Ave.

LANE RESTRICTIONS

APRIL 21, 2023

7:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM

West 26th Street

Between

Washington to Brown Ave.

REASON     EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT PAUL 814-870-1374

Bureau of Engineering – Room 400, 626 State Street, Erie, PA 16501

(814) 870-1370 – Fax (814) 870-1301

Erie City Council approves short-term rental ordinance changes

Erie City Council on Wednesday evening approved changes to the City’s zoning ordinance to include short-term rentals. By a 7-0 vote, council, at its regular monthly evening meeting, approved changes which now include:

The definition of a residential dwelling unit has been changed to include its use as a short-term rental property. Hotels, motels, or …

Active Erie Transportation Plan’s Bikeway Project: Frequently asked questions

Below are 10 frequently asked questions about Erie’s Bikeway Project plans, which are detailed in the Active Erie Transportation plan.

More information about the Bikeway Project can be found at http://cityof.erie.pa.us/bikewaysurvey and https://www.activeerie.com/bikeway.

Are bike lanes safer for cyclists and vehicles? Yes. Studies show that bike lanes slow traffic and keep cyclists safer.

Do bike lanes improve …

East 6th St. French St. to Holland St.

TUESDAY

APRIL 18, 2023

EAST 6TH STREET

FRENCH ST.  to

 HOLLAND ST

5:30 A.M. UNTIL 7:00 A.M.

Crane work         

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT WILL AT (814) 434-7463

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