Resident urges borough to clear street debris so power can be restored

A Forest Hills resident urged the borough to remove debris from a neighborhood street immediately so utilities can restore power, recounting repeated difficulty getting a timely response and saying the blockage left some neighbors without heat and with food‑safety concerns.

The speaker said photographs were distributed to borough officials and that residents had been told the debris must be cleared before power could be restored. "We're talking about people's welfare and their safety," the speaker said, adding that an elderly neighbor had been affected and that residents had been up all night trying to secure assistance.

The resident argued the borough has authority to clear debris as an emergency action and then seek reimbursement or follow‑up from property owners or contractors. The speaker said two council members later called to dispute some of the account as "misinformation," but the transcript records no formal response or a staff action plan recorded at the meeting.

Council did not vote or issue an immediate direction on the record at the meeting to clear the street; the matter was presented during the public comment period for referral. The council president reminded commenters that public comment is used to gather information for subsequent referral to committees or the borough manager for follow‑up.

What happens next: The transcript indicates the resident provided photos and requested action; the borough manager and relevant public‑works staff were present and will be the normal points of follow‑up, but no timetable or commitment was recorded in the meeting.