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Residents report property damage from groundwater and sinkholes; council adopts sinkhole repair easement
Summary
Multiple residents told the Scranton City Council about road cuts, sinkholes and groundwater damage to homes; the council adopted construction easement agreements for sinkhole repair work and city staff said engineering and DPW personnel have inspected problem sites.
Several Scranton residents described urgent road and property concerns at the May 13 council meeting, and the council adopted a construction-easement measure tied to sinkhole repairs.
Resident Chris Matthews reported extensive damage to his East Mountain property, saying, "I have a substantial amount of damage to my property, at least well over a hundred thousand dollars," and described sinkholes, exposed roots and foundations shifting across multiple nearby properties. Matthews said he contacted the city in February and March and that a 311 reply told him the condition was "naturally occurring hydronic pressure from groundwater," a characterization he disputed. He said he counted "at least 9 properties" with similar damage and asked the city for a water-table study and a clearer…
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