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Residents oppose proposed Orchard Park sale; lawyer's demand letter and state constitution cited
Summary
Multiple residents urged the city to halt plans to sell Orchard Park, citing historic use and Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment; a demand letter delivered to the city was referenced and council declined to comment on threatened litigation.
Several Altoona residents used the public-comment period to urge the city to stop plans they said would remove or sell Orchard Park, a long-standing neighborhood green space, and to press the council to consult with tribal descendants and the public before any transfer.
Chuck Lamarck, who identified himself as a longtime resident, cited language from the city's comprehensive plan and said residents oppose removing park space. "No one in Altoona supports your decision to destroy…
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