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Residents press supervisors over alleged dumping and ask for more transparency on employee timesheets

Salem Township Board of Supervisors · January 15, 2025
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Summary

At the Jan. 15 meeting residents raised concerns about apparent dumping and tree removal on Lutterman's property and an auditor requested more detailed employee timecards; supervisors said they operate a complaint‑driven code system and will follow up.

Resident Lisa Segina asked supervisors to re‑refer a new development area behind the Lutterman property to the Planning Commission, saying trees have been cleared and material dumped without proper permitting. Supervisors said they had visited the property and will meet with the owner but noted Salem enforces property rules on a complaint basis and does not conduct routine code patrols.

Elected auditor Matt Rebitch requested more detailed daily time sheets showing start/stop times and task descriptions so taxpayers can see what work was performed. The board said the change will be handled administratively. Resident Lisa Pinto suggested adopting cameras in township trucks and equipment to document public‑works work, citing Greensburg's recent program; the board took the suggestion under advisement.