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DURYEA \u2014 Lifelong resident Trina Moss has been serving as mayor of Duryea Borough for over three months, and she couldn\u2019t be more excited to move the borough forward.<\/p>\n
Moss, 68, is the first elected female mayor of Duryea since the borough\u2019s incorporation in 1901, but she is not the first female to serve as mayor.<\/p>\n
In 1978, former Mayor Peter Olseheski passed away while in office, and his wife, Agnes, was appointed Mayor, serving out the remainder of his term from 1978 to 1980.<\/p>\n
The Borough of Duryea has been experiencing a growth spurt, with an 8.5% increase in population from the 2000 census, making it the only borough in Greater Pittston to show such growth.<\/p>\n
Moss is not the first member of her family to hold the title of Mayor in the borough; her cousin, Keith Moss, served for 20 years starting in 2001.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is truly an honor to serve as the first elected female Mayor of Duryea,\u201d Moss admitted. \u201cThis borough has always meant so much to me, and stepping into this role is both a privilege and a responsibility I take to heart. Now that I am retired, I have the time, energy, and dedication to be fully present for our residents and to devote myself to the work our community deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moss feels she brings many unique work skills to the job, including 19 years of experience in workforce development and knowledge of obtaining and managing grants, giving her a leg up on budget management.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs mayor, I work closely with Borough Council to ensure that our decisions reflect the needs and priorities of our residents,\u201d Moss said. \u201cWhile the council oversees legislation and borough policy, my role includes administering the police department and supporting the officers who serve our community every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
In her role as head of the borough police department, Moss said she looks forward to working with Chief Nicholas Lohman during her tenure.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll be working with the Chief to ensure our department has the resources, training, and leadership it needs, promoting accountability and professionalism, and helping shape public-safety initiatives that keep our neighborhoods safe and constructively with council and our police leadership, we can maintain a department that reflects the values of Duryea and earns the trust of the people we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mayor Moss is also looking forward to working with Borough Manager Carolyn Santee, whom she regards highly, stating, \u201cCarolyn is good, very good, at what she does.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mayor Moss said that, moving forward, she would like to reach out to the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce to see if it\u2019s possible to attract new businesses to the borough. She would also like to improve Main Street\u2019s appearance with new curbing and sidewalks, and to explore the feasibility of new lighting.<\/p>\n
One plan already in place is to work with Food Dignity, headed by Clancy Harrison.<\/p>\n
Food Dignity\u2019s mission statement: \u201cTo create local and regional agriculture acceleration through economic nutrition sustainability. Our aim is to support the development of a robust regional food supply chain offering dignified access to nutritious food through collaboration, education, research, and outreach. We focus on supporting our partners\u2019 goals and achieving results while removing stigma and prioritizing access to a steady supply of nutrient-rich food for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are calling already, asking when does the produce stand start,\u201d Moss said. \u201cFood Dignity is take what you take, what you need, pay what you can. It\u2019s no questions asked if you can pay, great, if you can\u2019t pay anything, just put the envelope back in the box with nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moss also said she would look into doing additional improvements at Healey Park on Foote Ave.<\/p>\n
She said the playground would get a basketball court and a pickleball court as well as new fencing around the park.<\/p>\n
She would like to establish communication and possibly collaborate with mayors from surrounding municipalities.<\/p>\n
One event Moss is looking forward to is Duryea celebrating 125 years as a borough on May 30 with a parade at 3:00 p.m., followed by a picnic at Germania Hose Co. grounds.<\/p>\n
Mayor Moss said she wants to be transparent with residents and open to communication. She can be reached by email at trina.moss@duryeaborough.com.<\/p>\n
She is the proud mother of Madeline (Brandon) Galli.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love Duryea, I\u2019m proud of my borough, and I\u2019m not going anywhere,\u201d Moss said as she closed out the interview.<\/p>\n
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