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Mansfield Borough earns gov award for summer flood response

MANSFIELD — After a series of floods caused severe damage to taxpayer properties in the summer of 2021, Mansfield Borough quickly pinpointed the problem and resolved it, earning a Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence for responding to adversity.

After extensive investigation, borough officials discovered that the cause of the flooding was a failing storm sewer main pipe. The public safety and finance committees were instrumental in assessing the problem and finding solutions, according to a press release.

“So quick was their action, that the main storm water drainage pipe was repaired within a month of discovering the problem,” stated the press release.

The 26th annual award recipients were announced Wednesday afternoon. Mansfield Borough was among 11 communities, two organizations and eight individuals recognized statewide.

“It’s an honor to recognize all of these local officials, governments and organizations for their achievements over the past year,” said Neil Weaver, acting secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development. “More than any other level of government, local government has the greatest impact on our day-to-day lives. The projects and individuals recognized today help continue to make Pennsylvania the best place in the world to live, work and play.”

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