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Speakers urge more trash pickup and 24‑hour restroom access near Minsee and Fahey bridges; Public Works says receptacles are emptied twice weekly
Summary
Multiple commenters described large encampments under Fahey and Minsee Trail bridges and asked for weekly trash collection, unlocked restrooms and more outreach. Public Works said park receptacles are typically emptied at least twice a week.
Several residents and community organizers urged Bethlehem City Council Monday to address sanitation and services for people living in encampments under the Fahey Bridge and the Minsee (Minsee/Mincy) Trail bridge.
Speakers described an encampment they estimated at “about 200 people” near the Mincy Trail Bridge and said that locked public restrooms, infrequent trash removal and lack of regular outreach worsen public-health risks and quality‑of‑life issues for both residents and trail users.
“Is there some…
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