Resident Complains About Dirty Streets in Palmer Township

Noreen Daniels walks her dog on the streets of Fox Run Estates in Palmer Township every day. And what she sees makes her sick.

The streets are dirty and trash is everywhere.

How clean is your neighborhood?

Daniels addressed the during Tuesday night's meeting, complaining about an issue that as a homeowner and resident she believes is unjust and unwarranted.

"My streets aren't clean," she stated. "Someone told me you don't clean the streets."

That's true, township officials said. And they added that it's something she's going to have to live with.

"It's something we normally do," Supervisors Chairman Dave Colver said.

Township Public Works Director Tom Adams said that township streets weren't swept this spring as normally would be done after he winter.

"We didn't put as much ," Adams said. "It's a big expense to sweep and a lot of wear and tear on our vehicles. We were able to save an expense."

He said the township does a leaf collection each fall and a street sweep each spring.

Daniels also expressed her displeasure with a lot of trash she sees while walking her dog.

"I see a lot of garbage, paper and cans on empty lots," the Laurel Way resident stated. "Who takes care of the empty lots?"

Adams asked about the lots and Daniels said the spaces in between some houses.

"There's cans, bottles, all kinds of garbage in a particular space," Daniels responded.

Adams asked Daniels for her phone number and said he would check out the area.

"We have problems with recycling. On a windy day, garbage blows all over," Adams said.

Daniels also inquired about grass clippings that are on the streets.

"Who enforces the clippings?" she said. "Is there fire department enforcement?"

Colver wondered whether people had their lawnmowers turned toward the streets.

Supervisor Robert Smith stated that there is a township ordinance against throwing stuff out into the streets.