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Residents complain about downtown marketing; commissioners point to borough authority
Summary
Residents raised concerns about marketing signage in the borough and its effect on downtown character; commissioners said the borough enforces signage ordinances and suggested residents bring concerns to the borough council or a town-hall meeting.
Several participants raised concerns about recent commercial marketing displays and flags in the borough, saying the material and placement create a poor downtown impression. Commissioners said the borough, not the county, is responsible for enforcing signage and ordinance matters and suggested residents pursue a town-hall meeting or speak directly to the borough council.
"I don't believe we have any action that we can take on it other than fielding complaints," a commissioner said, and the chair encouraged residents to contact the borough council and the borough's code enforcement if they are concerned. Commissioners stopped short of recommending any county enforcement action and framed the issue as a local borough zoning and ordinance matter.
No formal county action was taken; commissioners advised residents to engage the borough council and consider a face-to-face discussion instead of social-media complaints.
