Emmaus Borough Manager, Shane Pepe kindly took time from his busy schedule to present to our group last week. As we know all too well 2020 has been a turbulent year. Shane spoke about the direct impacts Covid-19 has had to the Borough. He explained its affects on overall revenue and expenses and what they have done to offset the hit through budget cuts and furloughs/layoffs to reduce expenses. He also spoke of the damages sustained throughout the Borough as a result of the flooding earlier this month. Through it all Shane, Borough Council, and Staff have remained dedicated to the task of keeping Emmaus a safe place to live and do business. They are trying to provide the community the same level of service in the midst of cut backs. They have managed to adapt free community functions like Movies in the Park and the Summer Concert Series to meet safe physical distance restrictions and still allow folks to feel normal for a few hours together. And there is always positive progress happening in Emmaus such as the new Arts and Innovations Center on its way! You can help be a part of good things to come in Emmaus by participating their Emmaus Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Greenways & Trails Study. (Check out the images below to learn more) The past 6 months have been trying for us all. Our local governments in Emmaus and surrounding communities do their best day in and day out to serve their neighbors. Next time you see a Borough Council Person,Township Commissioner, or Municipal Staff give them a Thank You for being the backbone of community.
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