Much has been said and written about the damage from the June 30 devastating storm that ripped through the borough, causing incredible damage to residents’ roofs and siding. Public Works Director Paul Boyle said borough buildings didn’t escape the wrath of the storm either. Boyle said the borough hall, library and pool sustained damage. The work, which is expected to begin this month, will be done by private contractors. The borough has ample insurance.

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Borough public works personnel put up American flags on poles along Chestnut and Second streets for the Labor Day holiday Monday. This task will be performed again for Veterans Day Nov.11.

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The borough is accepting job applications for a part-time secretary at the borough office. The position is weekdays, 30 hours a week. Persons applying should be familiar with a computer, typewriter, Microsoft Word and Excel. The deadline to apply is Sept. 10.

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The private companies hired by UGI to replace gas lines to properties all across the town over the last couple of years have completed the work and restored the trenches on the streets. The only remaining unfinished detail is the sealing of the fresh macadam patches. Other work seen being performed by UGI are new installations, which have nothing to do with the gas line upgrades.

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Coplay Public Library personnel report they are setting aside a large number of books for a public book sale planned Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3. A bake sale is also planned for the event, to be held at the Fifth and Center streets location.

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Sign-ups are under way for Coplay Recreation & Welfare Association’s annual community Halloween parade, set for Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Whitehall High School Marching Zephyr Band and the Ironton Rail Trail Oversight Commission are among the early registrants.

Registration forms are available on the borough’s website, coplayborough.org. Other information is available if emailing coplayhalloweenparade@yahoo.com.