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TOWANDA — Bradford County Commissioners honored Canton borough resident and former councilman John Mosser at a dedication to the new public safety building in Towanda.
The dedication took place after a routine Bradford County Commissioners meeting as well as a 20th anniversary commemoration of 9/11.
“He stepped up to the plate, came out of retirement, helped us get everything going in the right direction,” said Commissioner Doug McLinko, who was speaking about Mosser helping the county.
“We named the old building after John Mosser and this new building will follow suit and it’s a proud reminder to me of the service that this man from Canton has done for this community and our county, and our nation,” said McLinko.
Bradford County Commissioners presented Mosser with a plaque and thanked him for the many years of service he had as a first responder.
“Today we honor a man who is a mentor to almost anyone who has worked in emergency management agency. John has been active in EM for many years. He served his country during the Vietnam War. He came to work for Bradford County in 1982, one of the first emergency management directors,” said McLinko. “We were so lucky to have an emergency management coordinator who was so community-minded. We can never thank him enough for all that he has done for us. John, thank you so very much for all that you have done.”
The building was also dedicated to Bob Barnes.
Other news
Bradford County Commissioners were honored by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a 2020 “Bridge Bundle Award.”
Larson Design Group, who worked with commissioners on the project, presented commissioners with a framed photo of Bridge #36, which was the final bridge to be completed in the project.
Commissioners approved the budget revision for the CDBG 2019 Canton Borough War Memorial Park Projects from the amount of $67,000 to $100,800, due to rising costs of goods. Matt Williams noted that the project will entail upgrading the basketball and tennis courts, as well as making the area ADA-approved, including ADA parking.
Commissioners dedicated September as National Recovery Month in Bradford County, as well as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. September 19-25 was deemed National Adult Basic Education and Family Literacy Week as well.
Commissioners also approved ratifying action for a collective bargaining agreement between Bradford County and Teamsters Local 118, representing the County Corrections Officers.
The next Bradford County Commissioners meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m.