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Bellefonte council discusses downtown sidewalk clearing, enforcement and resident reminders
Summary
Council members raised safety concerns about uncleared downtown sidewalks after recent snow, debated enforcement (warnings vs. fines) and discussed using the borough's notification systems and nuisance-code patrols to improve compliance.
Bellefonte Borough Council spent substantial time on Jan. 5 discussing downtown sidewalk snow removal, enforcement and communications after members and residents reported multiple sidewalks not cleared following recent snowfall.
Council members said sidewalks in retail corridors (notably Allegheny Street near storefronts) remained icy and hazardous for pedestrians several…
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