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Palmyra council approves Option 2 for East Ridge Road/Melrose stormwater work, to be paid from capital reserve

2117482 · January 15, 2025
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After debate about cost, runoff impacts and water quality, Palmyra Borough Council voted to proceed with Option 2 to address off-site stormwater related to the Melrose development and East Ridge Road; council agreed to fund the work from the borough's capital reserve.

Palmyra Borough Council voted to proceed with Option 2 for off-site stormwater work connected to the Melrose development along East Ridge Road and to expense the cost from the borough's capital reserve.

Council members discussed three options presented by the borough engineer. One councilor said an earlier estimate had risen from about $17,000 to roughly $25,000 and that delaying the work could push the cost higher. Supporters said contracting the work…

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