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10 Millcreek
Letter from the Supervisors
Well we survived another Erie winter . By our standards , it wasn ’ t much . The warm days in February and March weren ’ t very conducive for skiing and ice fishing , but golfing mid-winter was a pleasant surprise . Spring brings welcome changes . Flowers and trees begin to bud and things start to “ green up ”. One big change happening in Millcreek this spring is the new company that will be hauling away your trash and recyclables . The expiration of the contract with Waste Management required another competitive bidding process for a new multi-year contract . Be certain to read about Millcreek ’ s new hauler , Advanced Disposal , in this edition of In Millcreek . You ’ ll also find information about the Millfair Recycling Center .
Millcreek ’ s Parks and Recreation Department offers several programs in our community pools . Check out the article about the three pools and all that ’ s available .
There ’ s been a lot written and said about a PennDOT project underway on Millfair Road and the roundabout planned at its intersection with Rt . 5 . In an article in this issue , PennDOT hopes to clear up some misconceptions about the project and give motorists an idea of what to expect in the future .
You should also find interest in an article about Millcreek ’ s Emergency Management ’ s use of social media and how Lifeworks Erie continues to provide great programs and classes for seniors . We hope you have a great summer and we ’ ll see you at our Fourth of July Parade .
ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION NAMES MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP TREE CITY USA
Millcreek Township was named a 2016 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management .
Millcreek achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program ’ s four requirements : a tree board or department , a tree-care ordinance , an annual community forestry budget of at least $ 2 per capita , and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation .
“ Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community first hand ,” said Dan Lambe , President of the Arbor Day Foundation . “ Additionally , recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community pride , whether it ’ s through volunteer engagement or public education .”
Brian McGrath , John Groh , & John Morgan
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Trees provide multiple benefits to a community when properly planted and maintained . They help improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood , increase property values , reduce home cooling costs , remove air pollutants , and provide wildlife habitat , among many other benefits .
More information on the program is available at www . arborday . org / TreeCityUSA