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Resident warns council about 'Ride out for Sammy' safety risks; mayor, chief to act
Summary
A resident letter described about 75 children on ATVs, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles riding through Lakeside during a March 1 event; the borough said the chief and mayor will take steps to prevent a repeat next year.
During communications, Borough Secretary Patricia Marks read a letter from resident Donna O’Rourke of 498 Lakeside Drive who described safety concerns after a "Ride out for Sammy" event on March 1, 2026 in which she reported roughly 75 kids on ATVs, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles traveling through the Lakeside neighborhood. She asked council to prevent similar events in the future.
President Servis responded that the borough’s police chief and mayor would address the issue to make sure it does not happen next year. The meeting record does not include further detail on enforcement steps or permit requirements; staff follow-up was requested.
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