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Resident plays sewer-backup audio and urges continued oversight; praises FOIA

West Norriton Township Board · June 2, 2026
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Summary

James Watters told the Board he has experienced repeated basement flooding, played about 40 seconds of audio regarding a March 2 sewer backup, and urged the Township to act; he closed by praising officials and saying the Freedom of Information Act is "working really well."

During public comment, resident James Watters of 1 E. Indian Lane said he has been fighting basement flooding for years and played about 40 seconds of audio from March 2 concerning a sewer backup. He thanked officials in part, saying, "I love you guys as you are doing a great job, and I don't want to do this, but I will." He added that the Freedom of Information Act is "working really well."

The public comment period was then closed by motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Smock and unanimously approved. The minutes do not record further Board response to the substance of Mr. Watters' complaint; the comment was recorded in the public record.