Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Easton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development with medium priority
Buffalo Soldiers burial question at Nesquehoning Street
John Pitts of the Buffalo Soldiers pressed the city on where Buffalo Soldiers once buried near the Nesquehoning Street site were moved, challenging earlier statements that none are buried there. He plans to report back to a national division in Washington.
GWG Rock LLC Northampton Street development settlement
Council authorized a settlement with developer GWG Rock LLC over three long-blighted lots across from the Nurture Nature Center. Any new plan still has to clear zoning and the HDC, and must resolve the neighboring-property dispute and include the required common amenities space.
D&L Trail Maintenance and Infrastructure Safety
A resident questioned the prolonged closure and lack of repairs on the D&L Trail between miles 64 and 65, which has been washed out for five years. Officials agreed to follow up with the responsible parties.
Youth Services Program Review at 11 N 13th St.
The zoning board reviewed the progress of a youth center run by Azanae Diggs-Jackson and granted an eight-month extension to let the program get fully established.
Commercial Redevelopment
Easton City Council just approved tearing down and rebuilding the local McDonald's. Get ready for a sleek, modern makeover at that busy neighborhood corner.
Economic Development
Easton is planning a massive £130 million Da Vinci Science City to drive tourism and downtown traffic. Local leaders just signed an agreement to get the ball rolling on the project.