Several Hollidaysburg residents told borough council they want the borough to address public‑safety risks from loose dogs and deteriorated sidewalks after a resident reported being attacked by a dog on June 4.

Chad Repco, who lives at 710 Garber Street, described walking near the golf course the morning of June 4 when “a pretty big dog” — he said a pit bull — attacked and latched onto his dog’s neck. Repco said his dog suffered “between 20, 25 puncture wounds” and that Hollidaysburg police responded quickly. “I just want people to be aware,” Repco said.

Resident Shirley Fair, 805 Hickory Street, said she and neighbors walk daily but often must use the road because sidewalks are “in such bad repair.” Fair said she has fallen on damaged sidewalks and asked the borough to enforce sidewalk and snow‑removal codes. Council members noted a borough sidewalk cost‑share program that returns 25% of the homeowner’s cost for sidewalk replacement and urged residents to apply.

Council responded by agreeing to place “dog enforcement” and sidewalk maintenance on the next meeting agenda. A council member said they are waiting for a response from the county dog warden and acknowledged county enforcement covers the whole county and has limited capacity; the council said it would explore what local measures the borough can take.

Speakers asked the borough to consider petitions or other enforcement tools for properties with aggressive dogs and to communicate options for residents. No formal action or ordinance change was taken at the meeting; council directed staff to bring the items back for discussion at the next meeting.