Thumbs Up & Thumbs Down

I've come up with a list of things in New Cumberland that I think deserve a "Thumbs Up" or "Thumbs Down."  Yes, it's a spin off of an idea in the newspaper, but they never seem to cover New Cumberland.  So, I thought I would put my own spin on things.

THUMBS UP to school being back in session.  It was a great summer, but it's time to hit the books again!  Additional Thumbs Up to all the great teachers and support staff at our local schools.



 

THUMBS UP to New Cumberland Borough Council.  Ever since I moved to the area, I could never figure out why Trick or Treat was not on October 31st.  Finally, Borough Council has decided that the kids can dress up in their costumes and Trick or Treat when the rest of the country does...on Halloween!  Please continue this tradition in the coming years.  Thank you!
(*NOTE: This was for the year 2012 only.  Most years, Trick or Treat falls on the fourth Thursday of October)

THUMBS DOWN to the vandals who struck at Neato Burrito.  They smashed windows on the building and van, as well as their neon sign.  Neato Burrito is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the vandal(s).  Send tips to comments@neatoburrito.com.

THUMBS UP to the friends of Matthew Streeval, the man who died in the fire on Fourth Street on August 14.  Through donations and a charity event, they have been raising funds to take care of his final arrangements.  Matt was fortunate to have such great friends.

THUMBS WAY DOWN to Pennsylvania American Water and the paving company they hired to repair Bridge Street during their pipe replacement project.  I don't have to tell you that riding down Bridge Street is a lot like traveling on a dirt logging road.  And, now I'm hearing that PennDOT is not paving Bridge Street until Fall 2013.  PA American water needs to step up and fix this problem immediately.  Maybe if the water company hears from New Cumberland residents, they might speed things up.  If you would like to contact them, you could contact their customer service at 1-800-565-7292 or email infopa@amwater.com.  Going through customer service isn't always satisfying, so I did some digging and found the original press release about our water pipe upgrade.  This press release is available to the public, as is the name and contact information of the PR guy at PA American water.  Click the link below to see that press release.   Click here for the link to the PA American Water Press Release about Water Pipe Upgrade in New Cumberland.

THUMBS UP to the New Cumberland Apple Festival.  After last year's cancellation, they've regrouped and decided to move the location to Bridge Street.  Borough Park is a wonderful location if there's no rain, but the risk of cancellation due to flooding puts a lot of stress and financial burden on the volunteers and vendors.  Thumbs up to the organizers for thinking outside the box and coming up with a solution.  The 26th New Cumberland Apple Festival takes place on Bridge Street between Third and Sixth Streets on Saturday, September 29 from 9am until 3pm.