Residents press board over Rising Road conditions, request traffic study and hydrant repairs

Residents raised safety and maintenance concerns about Rising Road during the public‑comment period. Suzanne Muirra (1891 Rising Road) asked when Rising Road will be paved and whether the board would seek a four‑way stop at Rising Road and Silver Creek, saying she nearly experienced a head‑on collision because drivers are avoiding potholes.

Supervisor (Speaker 3) said the road is a state road and that the township has been pressing state officials, but cautioned that repairs are likely years away and recommended residents send photos and complaints to state representatives and PennDOT. The fire chief stated that Pennsylvania American Water is responsible for fire‑hydrant maintenance and must inspect and repair a curb box reported as damaged; fire personnel will contact the utility to follow up.

Why it matters: Rising Road is a recurrent public-safety and maintenance concern for nearby residents; the transcript records both citizen urgency and constraints the township faces when roads fall under state jurisdiction.