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Commission endorses Amtrak station repairs and stormwater work; commissioner raises runoff concerns

Johnstown Planning Commission · February 3, 2026
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Summary

City staff said Amtrak’s station repairs include stormwater piping approved by the Army Corps and no adverse effect on historic properties; the commission agreed to provide a concurrence letter while Commissioner Thomas Casals flagged possible groundwater/runoff issues that may warrant PA DEP or EPA attention.

The Planning Commission recommended sending a concurrence letter for Amtrak’s proposed passenger-station repairs and stormwater improvements after City staff said Army Corps approval had been obtained and a historic-properties review found no adverse effect.

City Manager Art Martynuska described the stormwater work,…

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