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Residents urge attention to neighborhood drainage, trash, playground space and Habitat repair program
Summary
Public commenters during the April 1 meeting asked the committee to address roadway pooling, curbside trash collection, nighttime basketball noise, lack of play space for children, and welcomed Habitat for Humanity repairs funded by Fair Share money.
During public participation, residents raised multiple neighborhood concerns. Patty Bomba thanked the Industrial Commission and Committee for supporting Habitat for Humanity emergency repairs for eligible seniors and veterans; the mayor said Fair Share funds will support the program and the Industrial Commission is expected to oversee it after required training.
Other residents described localized problems: Kim Homes reported rainwater pooling near Herold St. and Elmwood Ave where three manholes sit above the roadway; Suzette Dues complained about trash left at the curb for a week and nighttime basketball noise; Amy Secreto said children lack play space and suggested moving the basketball court to the Recreation Complex. County Commissioner Paul Collier attended and briefly spoke about planning-board involvement and community engagement.
