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Council members flag traffic safety, plan veterans memorial at Parsons Park and note neighborhood meetings
Wilkes-Barre City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary
Councilors praised a memorial for paramedic Eric Jones, outlined plans for a veterans memorial at Parsons Park and discussed traffic and policing concerns near the bus station; Pennsylvania American Water will hold a neighborhood meeting after residents raised concerns.
Council members used the meeting to offer a series of community updates, including a tribute to a fallen paramedic, planned park work and public-safety concerns.
Speaker 2 recounted a memorial for paramedic Eric Jones and thanked emergency responders and police for their coordination. The…
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