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Wilkes-Barre mayor announces parking-authority appointment; council discusses parks, cameras and enforcement of cut-through ordinance
Summary
At the April 22 work session the mayor said William Murtha will be appointed to the parking authority; councilmembers discussed park enhancements at the BOG, a donated camera system, Earth Day tree planting at Kirby Park, skatepark visitors, line painting, and a dormant 2008 ordinance used to deter motorists cutting through parking lots.
Mayor announced at the April 22 Wilkes-Barre work session that the city will appoint William Murtha to the parking authority and noted Murtha currently serves on the Fire Civil Service Commission.
The mayor also said Gail Malloy asked to present on Challenger baseball; the mayor suggested and councilmembers agreed to schedule her brief presentation for an upcoming Thursday meeting so the public can attend.
Council discussion that followed covered park improvements, donated equipment, traffic enforcement tools and neighborhood complaints. The mayor described enhancements at the BOG, including fencing to prevent driving on grassy areas, an expanded…
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