Nesquehoning bear problem discussed

Parts of Nesquehoning are going to the bears.

During a recent borough council meeting, council members discussed the number of bears that have been seen around the borough, specifically in New Columbus.

Councilman Michael Radocha asked if there was anything that can be done about the bears, adding that there are two females with cubs as well as a male that has been seen by residents during the day.

Councilman George Sabol said that he heard there was a trap set down near Maple Shade.

Councilwoman Mary Fox said that the only thing that really could be done was to contact the game commission.

Other business

In other matters:

• Borough council voted to hire Keith Gogal as a summer laborer in the borough.

• Mayor Sam Kitchko reported that for the month of April, the police collected $4,300; issued 40 citations, responded to 397 incidents and drove 3,820 miles while on patrol.

• Awarded a contract to Shawn Quigley for ceiling work and new lights in the borough hall meeting room at a cost of $5,560.