DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) \u2014 Hometown pride filled the air as the Duryea community came together to begin celebrating the borough\u2019s 125th anniversary. <\/p>\n
Ahead of this weekend\u2019s festivities, the mayor and borough council members came together with residents for a special gathering, followed by a local church service.<\/p>\n
Residents gathered outside the borough building to hear from local leaders, along with Congressman Rob Bresnahan and Representative Jim Haddock. <\/p>\n
Mayor Trina Moss reflected on what the milestone means to the community and how far Duryea has come since 1901.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you look back, and you think about what the community thought about in 1901, what it was going to be, what it was going to look like. We were mining and silk mills, and now we look at what we came from then and now what we’re going to in the future. And I think Duryea has a bright future,\u201d said Moss.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to keep going forward. We’re a small town. We\u2019re a town with a big heart. We know look after each other. We’re look to our neighbors, our neighboring towns. That’s what we are,\u201d said Moss.<\/p>\n
Council Member Gino Marriggi said Duryea\u2019s 125th anniversary lining up with America\u2019s upcoming 250th celebration makes the moment even more special. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s in conjunction with America 250. So, it falls into place with that. And I think it\u2019s just great that we’re able to celebrate and enjoy this great time. And in America,\u201d said Marriggi.<\/p>\n
Mayor Moss said she\u2019s grateful to still have committee members who helped celebrate the borough\u2019s 100th anniversary 25 years ago, becoming emotional as she spoke on the pride she feels for her hometown and community.<\/p>\n
\u201cA few of the committee members that are on this committee, they were the original members on the 100th anniversary. So that shows how proud we are of our community,\u201d said Moss.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important thing to me is when I walk around town, and I hear somebody say, \u2018I’m proud that I live in Duryea,\u2019\u201d said Moss.<\/p>\n
Following remarks outside the borough building, attendees took part in a candlelight walk to Nativity of Our Lord Church, where a service was held before refreshments were served afterward.<\/p>\n
The celebration continues with a parade Saturday starting at 3 p.m., followed by a community picnic.<\/p>\n