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Residents press council for help on Firehouse 6, neighborhood safety and parking
Summary
During public comment, the Lancaster City chapter of the National Action Network proposed converting Firehouse 6 into a community hub for African American history, youth and mental-health services; residents also raised concerns about a new addiction-recovery center on North Queen Street, inconsistent RPP parking maps, Alleyway 59 follow-up and presence of rehab-home residents.
At the Dec. 9 meeting, public-commenters used both reserved and open comment periods to press the council on neighborhood issues and community investments.
Pastor Kevin Brown, representing the Lancaster City chapter of the National Action Network, urged council to transform Firehouse 6 at 843 Fremont Street into a community hub that would preserve African American heritage and provide mentorship, tutoring, arts, STEM, and mental-health supports. "Firehouse 6 has stood as a symbol…
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