A Summit Hill councilwoman wants a new sidewalk ordinance adopted by early next year.
Karen Ruzicka said she wants to see a new ordinance adopted by January but was informed that enacting such ordinan.
Almost two dozen Summit Hill residents came to a town hall meeting for an update on code enforcement and quality of life issues Monday night.
Interim zoning officer Dan Matika opened the floor for que.
Summit Hill borough council members have heard numerous complaints at recent meetings about neglected properties, with some residents saying those properties are attracting rats and other vermin.
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Summit Hill Borough Council on Tuesday again heard complaints from frustrated residents about unkempt properties that potentially harbor rats.
This time, councilman David Wargo had a response for them.
Barbara and Kenneth Boyd of Summit Hill take pride in their home; keeping it tidy, pulling weeds at the curb, keeping the lawn mowed.
That’s why it came as a shock when a rat ran across their kitchen .