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Council introduces Meadowbrook easement ordinance after residents seek details
Summary
Council introduced an ordinance to acquire permanent and temporary easements for the Meadowbrook flood-protection project and agreed to share more information with neighbors at an engineers' meeting scheduled this week.
The Scranton City Council on Jan. 28 introduced an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of permanent and temporary easements, including the option to file a declaration of taking under the eminent-domain code, for the Meadowbrook flood-protection project.
The measure was introduced into its proper committee by voice vote. Council members said city engineers will meet with residents this week to provide project details and answer questions about construction timelines and temporary access to private property.
Eric Khetlebowski, a…
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