Paving proposal unanimously approved

Paving proposal unanimously The Petersburg Borough Assembly passed a resolution Tuesday to approve a program known as a local improvement district or LID. The program is taking a private approach to funding paving improvements in a select number of neighborhoods around town.

Public Works director Karl Hagerman gave details about the program at the assembly’s last meeting and assembly members asked for a resolution prior to granting any approval. The time also allowed assembly members to learn more about LID and why Hagerman was so passionate about taking advantage of the SECON asphalt plant be...