Showers exits after 43 years; Council approves projects
New Berlin Borough Council received Councilman John Showers' resignation after 43 years of homeownership in the community, with formal acceptance to be voted on in September. Showers announced his relocation to Lewisburg with his wife, telling Council that recent circumstances had altered his
misc · Meeting of August 12, 2026
PA NEW BERLIN — New Berlin Borough Council received Councilman John Showers' resignation after 43 years of homeownership in the community, with formal acceptance to be voted on in September. Showers announced his relocation to Lewisburg with his wife, telling Council that recent circumstances had altered his affinity for the borough. Council unanimously approved a $60,260.26 Liquid Fuels Fund payment to Riteway Paving and Sealing, Inc. for a completed paving project and authorized follow-up engineering questions regarding a deteriorating Walnut Street retaining wall.
Council also unanimously hired Rawlin Swanger as Street Department Laborer, and approved general fund bills totaling $23,503.88.
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