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Council hears updates on homelessness funding, first-time homebuyer aid and neighborhood cleanup

Wilkes-Barre City Council · November 21, 2025
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Summary

Speakers updated council on use of expiring funds for a five-unit homeless project, a $7,500 first-time homebuyer closing-cost program, SPARK small-business support, and neighborhood cleanup and sign-maintenance concerns.

During Nov. 20 public comment, residents and staff updated council on several community programs and neighborhood maintenance efforts.

Jamie Smith said the Lower South Side Land Bank is stalled in a title process; the board agreed to use $120,000 of expiring spare funds for Volunteers of America—s Bridal Place, a five-unit housing project for people experiencing homelessness. Administration confirmed the use of the expiring…

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