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Residents press Middletown board on Pendle Fire Company loan records and PennDOT RC‑3 impacts on Jeffrey Lane
Summary
Public commenters detailed alleged inconsistencies in township responses about the Pendle Fire Company loan and urged the board to push back on PennDOT RC‑3 plans that could divert traffic into narrow neighborhood streets such as Jeffrey Lane.
During the public‑comment portion of the June 8 meeting, multiple residents raised two related sets of concerns: requests for documentation and clarity about the Pendle Fire Company’s loan and appeals, and urgent neighborhood objections to the PennDOT RC‑3 project and potential loss of service roads.
Dave Cahill told the board he has repeatedly sought loan application documents for "Tower 8" and said township responses have been inconsistent, citing an affidavit and answers he attributes to the township’s solicitor and to a Mr. Schramm. Cahill said he believes truck‑fund money may have been used to make loan payments and asked whether there had been a vote authorizing such use; he said he will share documents with township management for further investigation. Chair replied the township would look into the matter and asked Cahill to provide his materials to the township manager.
Several other residents addressed RC‑3 planning. Paul Schneider, representing the No Cloverleaf Coalition and speaking as a property owner in Middletown, urged the board to make clear to PennDOT that any plan that compromises neighborhood safety is unacceptable and asked whether PennDOT met with township staff; the interim township manager confirmed attendance at a recent video call. Sue Dunkley and Janice Whiteman, both Jeffrey Lane residents, detailed how diverted traffic could make the street impassable on event days, pose safety risks for children at a local bus stop, and depress property values; Whiteman asked the board to hold meetings specifically for affected neighborhoods.
Board members acknowledged the concerns. The chair and staff said they had not yet received full materials from PennDOT and that the township expected continued coordination; the meeting record shows the township will seek to keep residents informed as PennDOT and local officials continue discussions.
What’s next: The township said it will follow up on Cahill’s records request and continue communications with PennDOT; residents asked for direct outreach to impacted streets.
