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EAC hears update on Exide Superfund site; CAG meeting set for Feb. 13
Summary
City staff told the EAC that assessment funds for the former Exide site are fully deposited and a community action group meeting is scheduled for Feb. 13 at Muhlenberg Junior High School to organize local engagement.
The Environmental Advisory Council received an update on the former Exide Superfund site in Laureldale and the Bernhardt property, where the city is a property owner. City staff reported that assessment funds are fully deposited and will not be affected by any temporary pause in federal grant processing.
A Community Action Group (CAG) meeting to organize community participation is scheduled for Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at Muhlenberg Junior High School; staff said flyers and social‑media materials are forthcoming and that Tom Smith from the EPA had confirmed the meeting was proceeding. City staff said they would distribute additional informational flyers and post details on social channels.
The update came during a broader staff report that also covered volunteer events and other environmental projects. Council members and EAC members said they planned to attend the Feb. 13 meeting to represent the city and help organize community engagement.
No formal EAC action was taken on the Superfund update; the item was informational and staff asked members to share outreach materials once they are distributed.
