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Committee agrees to revisit ownership question for access drives near Ephrata Commons
Summary
New owners of the Ephrata Commons shopping center asked whether the Borough could assume ownership and maintenance of two privately owned access driveways used by motorists as a shortcut; the committee asked that the item be placed on the March 23 agenda for further discussion.
The Highway Committee discussed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for Industrial Drive and two privately owned access driveways near the Ephrata Commons shopping center. According to committee notes, the Borough owns and maintains Industrial Drive between Church Avenue and Wenger Drive; the two access driveways between North Reading Road (SR 0272) and Wenger Drive are privately owned and maintained. New owners of Ephrata Commons asked whether the Borough could take ownership and maintenance of those private access drives because motorists use them as a shortcut.
Chairman Musser asked that the topic be added to the March 23, 2026 Highway Committee agenda for further consideration. The committee record does not include any decision or commitment to assume ownership; the matter was recorded for additional discussion and potential follow-up analysis, including any legal or maintenance-cost implications.
