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Residents ask Salem Township to consider closure of portion of Maplelodge Road; public hearing, neighboring township involvement required
Summary
Zach and Julia Wnek asked supervisors to close a portion of Maplelodge Road; officials said Loyalhanna Township must be involved and a public hearing is required because the road is maintained by both townships and a vacation could affect public access.
Residents Zach and Julia Wnek requested that Salem Township consider vacating (closing) a portion of Maplelodge Road that the township maintains. Supervisors noted that Salem maintains a shorter portion while Loyalhanna Township maintains a longer section; because the road is open and maintained by the townships, the closure process differs from vacating a paper alley and requires coordination with Loyalhanna and a public hearing.
Officials cautioned that vacation of a public right‑of‑way could have consequences for the general public and will require formal steps. The board did not schedule a hearing at the meeting but described the procedural next steps for the petitioners to pursue.
