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Council debates vacating part of Railroad Street but takes no final action
Summary
Council discussed an ordinance to vacate a portion of Railroad Street; staff and the city solicitor warned language that would exclude Norfolk Southern or otherwise benefit a single property owner could be legally problematic. The motion to advance the ordinance was not adopted and the item remained effectively tabled for future action.
The Lock Haven City Council spent extended time reviewing an ordinance that would vacate portions of Railroad Street, considering the legal and practical effects of vacating municipal right-of-way. City staff noted the item had been advertised and first read on July 10 and that it was previously tabled. Residents and council members questioned why the city would vacate a portion of roadway…
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