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Residents raise alarms about encampment along railroad; commissioners urge property owners to sign trespass complaints
Summary
Public commenters reported a growing encampment along tracks and private property, citing safety concerns and theft. The police and commissioners said enforcement requires property-owner trespass complaints before officers can remove occupants.
Several residents at the Feb. 4 Millville City Commission meeting reported a growing homeless encampment along private property adjacent to the railroad corridor and asked the city to act. Commenters described trespassing, trash, burning of wire, drug use and threats to local businesses and pedestrians.
A resident identified as Tom (last name not given) asked whether the city had identified the hazardous material removed at a previously reported site and raised concerns about an expanding encampment near Second…
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