Residents raise blight and property-sale concerns at Nesquehoning meeting

During the public-comment portion of the Borough of Nesquehoning's Aug. 29 meeting two residents raised local property concerns.

George Sabol of 158 Padua St. inquired about the Mill Street property and whether it was for sale. Averil Gaurdiani of 35 E. Center Street voiced "Blight concerns about 131 E. Center Street, and brief history regarding the property and its owner, also noted serval other concerning properties," according to the minutes.

The minutes do not record a response from council members or staff to those inquiries, nor do they list specific remedies or code-enforcement steps taken at the meeting. Code Enforcement reported there were 27 code complaints on file; residents seeking follow-up on particular addresses should contact the borough's code-enforcement office for case status.