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Residents press council on Juneteenth event, agenda control and Market House changes
Summary
During public comment at the June 3 council meeting residents raised concerns about a denied facilities‑use request for a Juneteenth event, whether a single councilmember can block agenda items, and recent Market House staffing and vendor changes.
Several residents used the June 3 public‑comment period to seek clarity about borough processes and Market House operations.
Brad Chambers, a resident who said he organized a Juneteenth barbecue for June 15 from 1 to 3, told council he had financed the event personally and asked for guidance after a facilities‑use request was initially denied. "I have tried to organize a Juneteenth barbecue on June 15, from 1 to 3," Chambers said. Staff and councilmembers told Chambers the footprint of the crossings and Market House building is managed by the Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA), and that organizers needing borough property outside the building must submit a facilities‑use request through the police department and…
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