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Stormwater projects, Meadowbrook easements and closeout of disaster code discussed by council and residents
Summary
Council members and residents discussed long-running stormwater problems, a $24 million city stormwater program, progress on Meadowbrook easements and the pending closeout of FEMA/PEMA disaster code 4408.
Residents and council members told the Scranton City Council that stormwater and flooding remain urgent local concerns as the administration advances multiple stormwater projects and the city moves to close out a long-open disaster designation.
During public comment Joan Hoduanas (resident) praised the Department of Public Works for recent street-sweeper work downtown and urged greater attention to recurring stormwater flooding, citing historical flooding events in Meadow Brook and a notable past road collapse on Pittston Avenue. Hoduanas asked…
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