Crafton council approves one-time sale of 1,900 reclaimed street bricks to local contractor after debate

Crafton Borough Council approved a resolution to sell 1,900 reclaimed street bricks to a local contractor, Celente, for $1 per brick after discussion about inventory, public benefit and the borough’s legal options.

The resolution, introduced at the April 10 meeting, passed on a 3-2 vote. Council members cited the borough’s large existing stockpile and the contractor’s need for a specific color and type of brick; opponents said the borough should preserve the supply for future local repairs.

The matter drew questions during public comment from resident Greg Wozniak, who asked whether selling bricks signaled the borough no longer needed the material and raised concerns about potential damage to bricks during removal and handling. Wozniak said the borough’s reported amounts —…