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Council orders downtown sidewalk inspection and advances lamppost funding discussions
Summary
Councilmembers asked city engineering to inspect damaged sidewalks in historic downtown Bethlehem and discussed a plan to buy new, heavier lampposts; the Downtown Business Association has not reached a consensus on year‑round decorative lighting.
Council members and city staff agreed to inspect downtown sidewalks after council members and at least one councilor raised concerns about deteriorating brick and slate walkways in Bethlehem’s historic business district.
"I've already asked engineering to inspect the sidewalks downtown, identify areas of safety concerns so we can sit down and look and see what we may do," said Michael Alkal, public works director. He said property owners would be notified if…
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