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Rome residents tell council proposed discontinuance of Wolf Lane would remove backyard access
Summary
At a Dec. 10 public hearing, nearby property owners Jason Jaggers and David Bruce urged the Rome Common Council not to discontinue or sell Wolf Lane, saying the alley provides essential backyard access and that losing it would raise maintenance costs and lower property values.
At a public hearing before the Rome Common Council on Dec. 10, 2025, residents who live on West Chestnut Street urged the council not to discontinue or sell Wolf Lane, a paper alley used for rear-yard access.
"It takes away access to our backyard," said Jason Jaggers, who identified himself as co-owner of 207 West Chestnut, arguing the loss of the alley would leave the property without rear…
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