Washington Approves New Safety Measures

City Council unanimously approved the installation of “No Parking” signs along Locust Avenue from Murtland Avenue to Wilson Avenue, a stretch Mayor JoJo Burgess described as a high-accident area. “This area has seen far too many accidents,” Burgess said. In related parking matters, council authorized the addition of one new handicap parking space on North Franklin Street and one on Broad Street. However, one existing handicap space on Broad Street will be removed as part of the adjustment. The city also announced several new personnel decisions. Two new firefighters, Ryan Hess and Ryan Kmetz, were officially hired to join the Washington Fire Department. The city also conditionally hired Jennifer Winters as the Police Department’s new Data Entry/Clerk, pending the completion of a pre-employment screening process. Additionally, City Administrator Rich Cleveland was appointed as the city’s liaison to the Pennsylvania Legislative League.