Committee explores larger flag and flagpole at downtown ‘The Point,’ awaits PennDOT input

Committee members discussed installing a larger flag and flagpole at “The Point,” the triangular intersection of South State Street and South Reading Road. Staff reported existing subsurface materials and substratum would not prevent mechanical excavation for an appropriate footing, and that there are no zoning restrictions; however, building-code plan review would apply and the borough is awaiting PennDOT’s response on potential highway encroachment concerns.