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Board weighing repairs to failing highway sign panels versus replacement options
Summary
The board reviewed failing LED modules in the district highway sign, discussed the high cost and scarcity of replacement panels, and considered alternatives such as weatherproof outdoor televisions and a codes review with PennDOT before deciding on next steps.
Board members reported recurring failures of the district’s roadside digital sign, where small LED panels are daisy-chained and replacement modules are costly and sometimes hard to source. Staff presented a vendor quote history and suggested evaluating whether robust outdoor smart TVs could be a lower-cost alternative; members raised visibility, PennDOT/permitting and durability concerns.
Committee members agreed to gather precise measurements and to check permit/visibility rules before committing to either replacement panels or an alternative solution. No procurement decision was made; staff will return with measurements, quotes and any PennDOT guidance.
