Overgrown plants a concern for traffic in Greensburg alleys; summer paving continues
Property owners in Greensburg are responsible for keeping vegetation from spreading beyond their yards and interfering with traffic, and city officials are underlining that fact in black and white.
Public works director Tom Bell said the city has begun issuing letters to those who need to trim back growth that has encroached on public alleys.
“They let them grow out, and they knock mirrors off cars, and people call about them scratching their cars,” he said of the overgrown greenery.
Bell said owners may complain about the trim job if the city takes the initiative to do it.
He also expressed hope at Monday’s council discussion meeting that the city’s summer paving program will be completed this week. Areas that remained to be resurfaced include North Tremont Avenue and a 50-foot section of Third Street, he said.
El Grande Industries, the sole bidder, was awarded a $103,188 contract for the paving project.
In addition to portions of Third Street and North Tremont, the project has included a section of Second Street, between Pennsylvania and Vannear avenues.
The city is tapping federal Community Development Block Grant funding to help pay for the work.
Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.
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