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Residents press borough to act on chronic trash and rodent complaints at 30 Cole Street
Summary
Several Elmwood Park residents told the council on March 20 that trash, unsecured garbage bags and signs of rats at a house on Cole Street have persisted for months. Borough staff said the matter will be re-referred to the building department and board of health for investigation.
Multiple residents addressed the Elmwood Park Mayor and Council during public comment on March 20 about a long-standing nuisance at 30 Cole Street they said includes accumulated garbage, broken fencing, and rodents. Residents described recurring trash piles and said sanitation and health concerns have spread to neighboring yards.
Speakers asked what enforcement steps the borough could…
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