Kristel Little appointed to fill Chapin vacant trustee position
Kristel Little has been appointed to fill the vacant trustee position in the Village of Chapin.
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Chapin Board discusses derelict property
Chapin Village Police Chief Helmich told the village board that issues with a derelict property located in the 600 block of Railroad Street are ongoing...
Three leaders resign positions
Chapin Fire Chief Scott Pahlmann and Lieutenants Josh Crews and Steve Ford have resigned from their leadership roles within the department. All three...
Three wins for Lady Trojan Volleyball
The Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia varsity volleyball team went 3-0 last week to improve their record to 23-10 on the season. The Lady Trojans picked up a...
Courier resigns as Chapin Village Clerk
Chapin Village Clerk Christina Courier has resigned her position so she can accept her new role as office manager for the village. Auditors were guests...
Chapin seeking water superintendent
The Village of Chapin is accepting applications for water superintendent as the current superintendent has resigned for personal reasons.
Elsewhere in the utilities/streets report from a recent meeting: Illinois DOC inmates have been in the village on a mowing detail.
Village of Chapin to begin spring cleanup
The Village of Chapin is beginning Spring Cleanup. Trustees recently heard a complaint from a resident concerning unkept properties within the village. The properties are in violation of ordinance in regards to abandoned vehicles and debris in view of the public. The properties had been made aware of the violations in the past and the police department will visit with them again.
Chapin receives two grants
The Village of Chapin will be receiving two grants totalling $200,000, this to make OSHA required repairs to the Water Tower. Half the monies are state funds while the other half non-state funds. Previous estimates have the needed work to be approximately $265,000. State Senator Jill Tracy was instrumental in assisting with the grants.
Chapin to receive money for damages
Monies have been received from Chapin’s Village Insurance carrier for the damage received from the Spring storm. The money, $53,000, was received to cover damages to the Legion building, the exterior stage, Firehouse and Water Department pump house. This was reported during a recent meeting of the village board.
In the utilities/streets report: Oil and chip work has began on village streets.
Short board meeting for Chapin
By Loren Hamilton A short agenda greeted trustees to the February meeting of the Village of Chapin. Trustees were updated on the ongoing remodeling of… Login to continue reading Login…