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Council member raises public-safety alarm over truck residue, parade-route blight and broken poles
Summary
Councilmember Mark Holloway warned that trash-hauling trucks may be leaving potentially hazardous residue, urged cleanup along the VFW Memorial Day parade route and flagged several broken utility poles that he says present safety risks.
President Tony Musso called the Red Lion Borough work session to order on April 6, and council members spent early agenda time on public-safety concerns raised by Mark Holloway.
Holloway said he has observed Anthracite trash trucks leaving a residue on streets after pickups and expressed concern that the material could include food waste or diapers, posing health and safety risks. He told the group, “Too many people giving excuses to fix their violations,” citing 639 W Broadway as an example of a structure beyond saving.
Holloway also asked council to prioritize cleaning properties along the planned VFW 100th Memorial Day parade route that he described as "embarrassing," and to address residents who put trash at the curb too early and allow wind to spread litter. He pointed to multiple broken or downed utility poles at 307 Horace Mann, 172 N Main, and near Summit and N Franklin and suggested utilities cut damaged poles to stubs if they cannot disconnect wires promptly to reduce immediate hazards.
Councilmember Evan Hiester additionally noted a large divot on Boundary Avenue caused by a water line issue. Borough staff agreed to track the reported locations and pursue utility coordination and code-enforcement steps where appropriate. No formal motion or vote occurred on these items during the work session.
