Residents raise potholes, property concerns and trash‑can requests during Colwyn public comment

May 21, 2026

At the May 21 meeting, residents urged action on neighborhood maintenance: a pothole on the 100 block of Walnut, concerns about 114 Chestnut, snow removal on Sansom Street, Beautification Committee inspections, and requests to add trash cans to busy streets.

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Several residents used the public‑comment period to raise neighborhood maintenance concerns and questions about borough services. A resident speaking about the Walnut project said the "100 block of Walnut has a pothole that needs to be fixed" and asked whether the project proceeds to a second stage and whether they could purchase the adjacent lot. Michelle N. said, "114 Chestnut needs to be taken care of," and asked, "What happens to snow on Sansom Street?" Adrienne asked, "Does the Beautification Committee go around and look at properties?" and Nakia asked, "Can trash cans be added to busy streets?"

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