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Council approves commission minutes; residents raise water-contract and Broad Street concerns
Summary
Council approved several commission minutes and event permits; during public comment residents asked about the borough’s water contract negotiations and raised concerns about sidewalk lifting and Broad Street beautification upkeep.
Council approved Civil Service Commission minutes (Jan. 5 and Jan. 19), Planning Commission minutes (Jan. 7) and multiple event permits (2026-01 through 2026-05). Zoning officer Tom MacDonald (Central Keystone COG) introduced new zoning officer Krista Dorman, and Mr. Brown noted new lists posted on borough doors.
During public comment, resident Eric Martinez asked about the water contract; borough staff said discussions are ongoing with no announcement yet. Residents William Fellinger and Whitney Kline praised snow-removal work and urged better coordination on Broad Street beautification, citing sidewalk lifting from tree roots; Borough Manager Donna Taggart said an earlier agreement assigned tree trimming and sidewalk responsibility to the borough and property owners respectively, and Council Member Donald Konkle offered help to property owners who need it.
