New Baltimore Residents Have Pothole Woes

New Baltimore homeowners are griping about potholes they say pose hazards on their subdivision streets.

The problem, acknowledged by city officials, is causing a stir in summer months when road repair money is scarce.

"If you go anywhere around the city, the roads are just trashed," resident Mark Paparelli said Monday.

He says a couple of children on his street, Brett Drive off County Line, have been injured riding their bikes over potholes several inches deep.

"It's like a war zone in some spots," he said, adding a small dog could fit in the worst potholes.

City Knows of Pothole Headache

Mayor Larry Smith and other city officials acknowledged the road issue in town. The mayor and fellow council members have themselves balked at the potholes on their streets. While there's little money to repair streets, city officials are forwarding the matter to the road committee for review.

At a previous city council meeting in May, resident Daniel DeCristofaro said potholes on his street, Brooke Court, were six to eight inches deep.

"We need attention badly," he told council.

Many of the city officials agreed that the matter needs to be addressed.

Councilman John Dupray said, "You're not exaggerating. It's terrible."

Councilwoman Florence Hayman told the council and residents, "We have to look at all of the potholes in the community."