Coaldale Borough Council has formed a committee dedicated to maintaining the town's Veterans' and Women's memorial.

The memorial, located next to borough hall on Third Street, was built over more than a decade by the Coaldale United Veteran's Organization, a dedicated group of veterans and volunteers.More than 1,000 Coaldale residents were drafted or volunteered in World War II. Their names are permanently etched on the tablets at the center of the memorial.It's unique because it not only recognizes the town's veterans, but also the women who persevered at home while they served.During this year's ceremony, a granite angel was dedicated to the Gold Star mothers and patriotic women of Coaldale.Council members said there was a need for someone to take responsibility from the borough's end."The objective is to make sure that stays in the beautiful way it was since they put it together," Councilwoman Claire Remington said.Remington said for this year's Memorial Day ceremonies, there was work to be done to take care of grass, weeds, and benches that had deteriorated."There was a lot of work out there, and it was neglected. They don't have the people they once did," she said.Thomas Keerans Jr. agreed to take the lead of the committee, along with Yvonne Stoffey and Anne Girard.Girard said she would get involved to help build the town's Memorial Day parade, which returned this year after a hiatus."I'd like to see that continue," she said. "If that's part of it, then I'll be on the committee."