North Strabane Looks To Add Second Canine

North Strabane Township Supervisors have authorized the purchase of a second canine police unit. Pending finalization of donations, the township will begin the process of acquiring the dog and training it. Outfitting a vehicle and acquiring protective gear for the dog is also needed. The final number needed to proceed is $75,000 and no action will be taken until that number is reached. No taxpayer dollars will be used for the establishment of the unit. All funds have been privately raised. Supervisors passed an ordinance establishing stricter guidelines for road and sidewalk restoration for utility companies once they have made repairs to their lines. The township will also apply for a PennDot Multi Modal grant to fund improvements along McDowell Lane. The improvements would run in conjunction with the replacement of a bridge that crosses Canonsburg Lake. Bike lanes and expanded pedestrian walkways are envisioned. Monies from developer impact fees will also be used to make up any difference that the grant money would not cover.