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Scranton City Council honors two departing members and highlights recent ARPA-funded investments
Summary
At its meeting, public commenters and council colleagues praised two outgoing members while council leaders outlined recent investments — including ARPA-funded stormwater and parks projects and planned park amenities opening in 2026 — before adjourning.
Public commenters and council members used a routine Scranton City Council meeting largely as a farewell for two departing colleagues, praising their years of service and highlighting recent city investments.
Several residents addressed the council during the citizen participation portion, thanking Councilman King and Councilman Smearle for their service. A longtime resident said the pair had "done such a tremendous job" and singled out improvements at Neog Park as a neighborhood asset.
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