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Council discusses Bissell Street private-property dispute, clock tower and Christmas-light access
Summary
Councilors concluded they have limited authority over a private-property dispute at Bissell Street and discussed options to move an electrical box and clock tower used for borough Christmas lights, including budgeting removal in 2026 and seeking temporary access for this year.
Clarks Summit Borough Council members discussed a dispute and maintenance obligations related to a privately owned parcel on Bissell Street and considered steps to preserve the borough’s annual Christmas-lighting access.
Council members said land records and a boundary review indicate the pathway and improvements in question are on private property. Several councilors advised the parties involved that the borough has no legal remedy in a private-property dispute but can suggest civil remedies such as…
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