A Nesquehoning councilman is reminding his colleagues to remember how much money the borough is saving with a new process to also repave borough streets.

On Wednesday, borough Councilman Lou Paul, who has repeatedly stressed the need for a new way of paving to stretch dollars while getting more done, said that the mill and fill process was the way to go.

He cited two years worth of street projects that came in just over $247,000 and resulted in a $50,000 savings, plus had almost seven streets completely overlaid - two of which were done with extra material from the jobs at no additional cost to the borough.

Paul pointed out that one street project years ago, which was for a total reconstruction, cost the borough over $300,000.

“I’m asking council this to continue this mill and fill process that we’ve created and saved us tons of money and our streets are getting paved,” he said. “If we can continue like this, we will get more streets paved for what we can afford.”

Paul’s reminder came after Councilman Bruce Nalesnik reported that the West Columbus Avenue street repaving project came in $1,199 under what was awarded. In April, the borough contracted with lowest bidder H & K Group at a cost of $122,574.48 to resurface West Columbus Avenue, and East Mussmano and Marconi Avenues.

Paul also commended Arro Engineering, the firm hired by the borough to serve as the borough engineer, for their professionalism and their desire to help municipalities instead of making money off them.

He also commended H & K Group for the work they have done on these street projects.

“They did an excellent job,” Paul said. “Their work is fabulous.

“I am urging and stressing this ... keep the mill and fill process in mind.”

In other street matters, Nalesnik said that the borough is beginning to look for grants to repave Industrial Road in its entirety.

Arro Engineering estimates it could be approximately $1.2 million to complete the whole project.

“I don’t see us, the borough, ever being able to afford paving Industrial Road. It’s only going to deteriorate,” he said, noting this is why Arro is now looking into grant opportunities through the state for the project.