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HAVERFORD TWP. ---Commissioners Monday approved revisions to final land development/lot consolidation plans for the Quarry Center, 116 Township Line Road, to permit an additional 3,500 square foot, single story office building.

The building is proposed at the northeast corner of the site behind Lowes, on property which was not involved in original development plans for the shopping center, approved in Oct. 2011.

Quarry Center, L.P. anticipates a medical office use, but a tenant has not yet been secured, a spokesperson said.

There were no objections from residents in attendance.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the revisions at a meeting Jan. 9, subject to compliance with conditions outlined in a letter from the township engineer.

Based on use as a medical office building, projections call for a maximum increase of eight vehicular trips in the a.m. peak period, 12 in the the a.m. peak period, 12 in the p.m. peak period and 13 in the Saturday peak period.

Commissioners also approved in November additional modifications permitting construction of retail shops on a portion of the property originally designed as a pad for a free-standing restaurant with drive-thru window.

Due to the combined changes, the developer was asked to confirm during post-development traffic studies that trip projections for the site are still representative.

Commissioners on Monday also approved major subdivision plans for a 2.95-acre parcel on Harvard Road.

Submitted by Jeffrey Steigerwalt, the plan calls for subdividing the property, former home to McCandless Fuels, into seven lots for seven single-family homes. Continued...

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Three Midland foundations have given $3,666,000 to the City of Midland for projects including fire stations renovations, a streetscape revamp, new fire alarm systems at the senior housing complexes and a new roof on the Law Enforcement Center.

The money includes $3,016,000 from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, $500,000 from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation and $150,000 from the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation.

Dave Keenan, assistant city manager, said in response to economic challenges in recent years, the city has focused on service delivery and stabilizing its fund balance. This has left the city unable to dedicate money to some projects that now need attention. Keenan said the foundations provided very generous donations to fund these needs.

The projects include:

Public safety facility improvements: Updates to the citys three fire stations, each with various needs ranging from roof replacements and HVAC updates to remodeling outdated living quarters and locker rooms. The Law Enforcement Center needs a new roof and HVAC updates, as well as updates to the Emergency Operations Center. Foundation grants: $1,361,000.

Downtown Midland: Relocation and burying of electrical transmissions lines on Ashman Street, and improving the street and streetscape conditions on Ellsworth Street. Foundation grants: $1.25 million.

Senior housing: Upgrades to fire and panic alarm systems at Washington Woods and Riverside Place. Foundation grants: $475,000.

Municipal Service Center: Repaving and repairing the parking lots and driveways. Foundation grants: $530,000.

City Forest: Toboggan run renovation. Foundation grants: $50,000.

The Midland City Council has amended the city budget to reflect the donations and the upcoming spending related to the project. City Manager Jon Lynch said most of the work will be completed this calendar year, but some if it is significant work that may carry over into 2015.

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The Medina school board met in a closed-door executive session Friday and Saturday to interview 10 candidates vying for two seats left vacant on the five-member board by the resignations of Karla Robinson and Susan Vlcek.

Board President Tom Cahalan and board members Doug Adamczyk and Robert Skidmore interviewed the candidates but no decision was reached. The will resume discussions Sunday.

Were looking for involved members of our community who are supportive of our schools and who have the experience to add value to the board, Cahalan said.

Four of the applicants for the two open seats were interviewed on Friday: Dennis Churgovich, David Edmonds, Ronald Ross and Todd Gerber.

Saturday the board interviewed the remaining candidates, Christopher OConnell, Doug Eastwood, William Green, Terry Bernath, Shelby Kacludis and Tracy Givelekian.

Cahalan said a teacher, a student and a community member also were involved in the interviews.

They cant vote but they were there to listen, ask questions and give feedback, Cahalan said.

State law requires the board to appoint the two replacements before Jan. 30. Cahalan said the board hopes to install the new members at the boards Jan. 27 regular meeting.

Cahalan said the appointments are especially important this year, following a year of turmoil in 2013 surrounding allegations of fiscal mismanagement involving Superintendent Randy Stepps new contract.

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Written by Gary Simeone, oysterbay@antonnews.com Saturday, 18 January 2014 00:00

This past Monday was the first school board meeting of the new year for the Oyster Bay School District and it was back to business as Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Christopher Van Cott outlined the district's facilities update.

It is a three part plan, said Van Cott. Were focusing on current project status, potential 2014-15 capital reserve items and long-term capital needs.

Projects that were approved by voters in May of 2012 are replacement and renovation of Oyster Bay High Schools bathrooms, masonry, lockers, outside message board, front plaza and administration building windows.

These projects were delayed approval by the State Education Department because of the priority of Superstorm Sandy projects. They are expected to be bid upon this spring with work expected to start on them in the summer.

As of now work on the lockers in the high school is primarily complete, said Van Cott.

Other projects that were voter approved last May are window replacement in the Teddy Roosevelt School, upgrades to gas service in the high school and Vernon, HVAC improvements in Teddy Roosevelt and replacement of the science wing windows in the high school.

These projects were submitted to the SED in November 2013 and are expected to be approved this spring.

Potential capital reserve items which will be voted on in May include construction and new equipment for school parking lots, windows, roofs, masonry, field house renovation, bathrooms and sidewalks.

The existing capital reserve has a term of twenty years expiring in June 2026. As of June 30, 2013 the capital reserve balance is $3,844,265 with $6.1 million committed/expended.

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Installing a hot water heating unit is a usual house repairing task. This is not the complicated process and property owners can do the water heater set up themselves. However, this is essential to determine that there is no space for mistakes. This is compulsory to read the recommendations and follow some simple recommendations to prevent negative results. Described below are few suggestions that can provide help to set up hot water heating units completely.

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This task should be done appropriately as this could create problems if it is not installed effectively. As the water heating units use electricity or natural gas to make the water hot. So, in both case either gas or electrical the proper installation and maintenance is compulsory. In case you are going to install a gas water heater you should ensure that there is no any leakage of gas while installing the new gas water heating unit. And also avoid the leakage of water from the tank and also from the water supply pipes. If you are going to use an electrical water heating unit than you should keep in mind that the water is not leaking from any part of the water container inside the unit and also prevent it from the electrical short circuits as it could be highly dangerous for you and your family.

The initial step of setting up a new hot water heating unit is to eliminate the current one. Before detaching the old water heater, shut off the water, gas or electricity supply. In case compulsory, use a tool like wrench to unplug the outlet and inlet fittings to eliminate hot water from inside. For the water heating units that use gas, you must have to eliminate the release water pipes that are attached to the set up bonnet. Also eliminate the flue hat from the upper side of the heating unit.

Hot water heating units are heavy in weight. So, this is suggested to the consumers to use the dolly to eliminate the damages at the time of moving or replacing the water heating units.

Fix your latest water heating device in the way that is provides quick access to the linking water pipe joints and controls. Ensure that gas hot water heating units are linked safely to avoid leakage of gas. Keep up an approval space of six (6) inches wide around the edge. Also make sure that there are no inflammable components in the area.

Rotate the outlet and inlet fittings with blue in the cool water inlet also red in the warmth water outlet. Also make sure that the arrow heads or indicating heads on the water pipe point in the way of the discharge. After that, fix the 3rd line to the main supply of water pipe.

Connect the bendable connectors to the outlet and inlet pipes.Set up a shutting off valve to the cool water inlet. Switch on the release valve that manages the warmness and air pressure created in the water heating device.

After managing and installing all the links and connections of the water supply with the water heating device, the last step is to attach the latest water heating unit with the power supply. Relate with the manual to create right electrical relationships.

Open the turn off valve to filling the water in the heating unit. While its container is filling, just open the warmth water taps to eliminate the air from the water supply pipes.For better understanding download complete water heater installation guide .

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