On behalf of the entire Borough of Dunmore, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Crotti and Grogan families on the passing of their beloved Sonny.
The sudden loss of someone so young and vibrant is difficult to comprehend. Sonny demonstrated remarkable bravery in the face of his unimaginable diagnosis, and his strength and determination served as an inspiration to us all. His departure has deeply shaken our community, leaving a profound sense of loss that will be forever carried by all who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew Sonny as they navigate through this difficult time.
It has been a busy start to 2024 in the Borough. I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about something I feel very strongly towards and that is the news about potential water rate increases for Dunmore and Scranton residents.
I recently had the opportunity to address the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and voice my strong opposition to the MASSIVE 25%-32% increase that PA American Water is looking to impose on Dunmore ratepayers. This potential increase is on top of the monstrous 70+% increase Dunmoreans saw just last year on their sewer bill.
I urged the PUC to think about the potential damage another large increase would do to our community and its residents. Water is a basic necessity and access to it should not become a luxury. No one should be forced to choose between paying for water and paying for their mortgage or groceries.
Mayor Max Conway shown far right with his wife Ally and daughter Mollie at this year’s “Christmas in the Corners” event.
Huge crowds thronged Dunmore for the annual Christmas at the Corners sponsored by the Dunmore Business Association. (Photo courtesy: John Hart)
Space Time Mead & Cider Works participated in the recent Christmas at the Corners in Dunmore. (Photo courtesy: John Hart)
What an incredible turnout at Dunmore’s Christmas in the Corners! Shown here is juggler Rob Smith entertaining the crowd. (Photo courtesy: John Hart)
Attendees likened Christmas at the Corners 2023 to a Hallmark movie with its magical glow. (Photo courtesy: John Hart)
Christmas at the Corners brought holiday spirit to throngs of Borough residents
By Mayor Max Conway
I can’t thank everyone enough who played a role in turning our 2nd Annual “Christmas in the Corners” event into a massive success!
Special thanks to the members of the Dunmore Business Association, our incredibly generous contributors, Dunmore’s first responders, DPW, and our volunteers who made the whole event seamless. A special round of applause goes to Cara Lowe from Cara Mia’s Delicatessen, who worked her magic for months, hustling to secure donations, find vendors, snag sponsors, book entertaining acts, and find the perfect gifts for the children of Dunmore.
What makes me proudest about this event is that no child left the event empty-handed. Witnessing the entire Dunmore community come together in this selfless Christmas Spirit was a heartwarming reminder that there’s truly no place like Dunmore.
Ally, Mollie, and I want to wish everyone a safe and joy-filled Holiday season! We will see you again next year!
P.S. The number of times I heard “I feel like I’m in a Hallmark Movie” would make the Hallmark channel blush!
