The long-delayed project to install sidewalks along Oak Street between 3rd and 9th Streets is finally moving forward. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge said the city is looking to hire an engineering firm for the project. He said letters of interest have been sent to local engineering firms to gauge their interest in submitting a bid for the project…

 Judge said he was hopeful work can begin next Spring on the sidewalk project which was most recently delayed by concerns from the railroad company about the city paying for ADA accessibility at two railroad crossing along the route.

Staying on the topic of sidewalks…Mt. Carmel City Officials are crossing their fingers they receive positive news soon on a request to the state that would bring improvements to Market Street sidewalks. Mayor Joe Judge said the city has submitted a request to the state’s capital budget project fund…

 Judge said he hopes to hear soon if the city’s request for funding is approved by the House of Representatives.