During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the urgent need for alley repairs in the borough, highlighting three alleys that have received numerous complaints from residents. The alley behind Linwood Park was identified as the most deteriorated, with a recommendation to prioritize its paving when budget allows.

The assessment of the alleys was primarily based on public feedback rather than formal evaluations. One official noted that they personally drove through all the alleys in the borough, concluding that aside from the Linwood Park alley, the others listed were the worst in terms of condition.

The meeting also addressed the borough's five-year road plan, which includes a chart detailing the condition of various roads. While the focus has been on the most critical repairs, officials expressed interest in potentially including the alleys in the current budget due to favorable pricing from contractors.

A change order to the original contract was proposed, taking advantage of unit prices and an additional discount offered by the contractor. This approach allows the borough to proceed without the need for a public bidding process, as the work is already covered under a previously awarded contract. The contractor's willingness to extend their work season was noted as a beneficial factor in securing these repairs.