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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.

Public comments (7)

ConcernedLes SpindlerSep 29, 2026

Reported speeding ATVs, truck traffic hazards near bridges, and urged council to act on kratom legislation.

COUNCIL - Sep 29, 2026 · 19:58 →
OpposedJohn HeenahanSep 22, 2026

Expressed opposition to proposed parking restrictions on Putnam Street.

COUNCIL - Sep 22, 2026 · 35:33 →
ConcernedLes SpindlerJun 30, 2026

Criticized the lack of enforcement against illegal e-bikes and dirt bikes, and noted the absence of police presence at the Jewish Food Festival.

COUNCIL - Jun 30, 2026 · 23:04 →
ConcernedTom CoyneJun 9, 2026

Questioned the transparency and funding of the Homeless Task Force and raised traffic concerns regarding proposed changes on Cedar Avenue.

COUNCIL - Jun 9, 2026 · 31:19 →
ConcernedTom CoyneMay 21, 2026

Expressed opposition to making Cedar Avenue one-way for the new development and questioned city grant and gift card accounting.

COUNCIL - May 21, 2026 · 23:00 →
ConcernedLes SpindlerApr 28, 2026

Criticized traffic layout changes on Dorothy Street and questioned the slow progress of the Green Ridge Street Bridge project.

COUNCIL - Apr 28, 2026 · 26:06 →
ConcernedTom CoyneApr 28, 2026

Asked for updates on street signs, homeless funding allocation, and traffic impact studies for Cedar Avenue development.

COUNCIL - Apr 28, 2026 · 37:01 →

News & external sources (9)

WNEP - LocalOct 24, 2026

72-year-old man killed in Schuylkill County crash identified

Donald J. Spevak, 72, of Sheppton, died Friday night when his vehicle overturned on Brandonville Road in Mahanoy Township, the Schuylkill County Coroner says.

WNEP - LocalOct 22, 2026

Police say no charges are warranted in accident that claimed boy's life in Union County

6-year-old Dallas Springer died Monday in a car accident in Mifflinburg

WNEP - LocalOct 21, 2026

'It's a little chaotic,' Traffic changes continue in downtown Scranton

Traffic changes are causing some concern and curiosity about the future of traveling through downtown Scranton.

WNEP - LocalOct 21, 2026

Coroner identifies 6-year-old killed in Union County crash

The first-grader from Warrior Run School District was fatally injured in a car crash Monday outside of the Mifflinburg Area School District

WNEP - LocalOct 20, 2026

Hundreds impacted by broken gas main in Olyphant

Residents in Olyphant are facing detours and gas service disruptions as UGI crews repair a broken gas main.

WNEP - LocalOct 20, 2026

Investigation continues after first-grader's death in Union County

The young boy was struck crossing the street in from of Mifflinburg Elementary School

WNEP - LocalOct 19, 2026

Man hit by two cars in Lackawanna County

The accident happened in Covington Township just after 10 pm.

WNEP - LocalOct 15, 2026

Traffic changes coming to Scranton starting Monday

The city will begin a 90-day plan on Monday to transform several intersections to increase traffic flow and protect drivers & pedestrians.

WNEP - LocalOct 15, 2026

Three Schuylkill County teens badly hurt in crash, state police say

The crash happened Sunday night in Porter Township