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Resident raises brush‑dumping and fire‑fuel concerns at Sunset Park; council asks for photos
Summary
A resident reported ongoing brush and dumping on township parkland near Seneca Lane; public works staff said they cleared the area March 20 and installed 'no dumping' signs, and council asked the resident to provide photos for follow-up.
A Hamilton Township resident said brush and dumped material remain on township land near Seneca Lane and expressed concern that accumulated wood could increase fire risk. The resident identified herself as Ellen Camuti and said she had recent photographs showing large brush piles and a fallen tree.
Public works staff present at the meeting said crews visited the property on March 20, removed dead limbs and trunks, and later posted “no dumping” signs; they reported not observing evidence of ongoing dumping during that visit. The resident said she still observed last year’s brush and additional material when she photographed the area and asked the township to review the images.
A township representative asked Camuti to resend the photos because staff had not received all files; the council agreed that the resident should provide the pictures so staff could investigate further. The council noted that the land in question is township-owned parkland and that illegal dumping is a violation. A police staffer clarified that an officer’s role is verification and not cleanup; public works handles removal.
The presiding official closed the resident’s allotted public-comment time but invited her to return later in the meeting if needed. Council members thanked her for raising the issue and said they would follow up once staff reviewed the photos.
