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Roadway neglect

WELDON C. COHICK JR.

Linden

I have written letters for several years concerning how our federal, state and county governments are operating.

It is evident that things will continue to remain as they are because of the lack of interest or concern that the average citizen has in this day and age.

I will state some of the wrongs that exist at the township level, namely Piatt, Watson, Mifflin and other townships in Lycoming County.

First of all, along our four lane highway, which is Route 220, between Pine Run and Spook Hollow roads, there is a large maple tree that has grown out over the right lane completely going west.

Places such as these could become a death trap to anyone during a severe storm.

Continuing west across the four lane highway from the Old Mt. Zion Church, there is a large tree being supported as it lays on some utility lines. This has been there for at least two years.

Traveling further on Route 220, as one approaches the old Rail to Trails, there is a large tree that keeps getting larger and larger. This live tree is actually hanging down below the bottom of this concrete bridge over Route 220. This is deliberate neglect by the State of Pennsylvania. They should all be corrected.

While on the subject of neglect, I will state some neglect that is happening in the townships which we live in, namely Piatt, Mifflin and Porter Townships. The townships always had maintenance personnel employed all year long. Whatever happened to them? There has not been any mowing done yet this year along these township roads. The grass and weeds are so tall they are leaning and falling over on the paved roads.

Our state continues to mow along and between state highways. Why can’t the townships do the same? If there is any doubt concerning what I have written, take a ride on one of the following township roads: Spook Hollow, Nichols Run, Pine Run, Canoe Run, Mud Run, Nices Hollow or Cliff Side. This neglect is becoming a real problem, but little is being done to correct it.

I own about 500 feet of frontage along Youngs Road and Lime Kiln Road in Piatt Township. I keep most of it mowed every week. Part of this frontage is not mowed by me because of the weeds, brush and tall grass does not allow me to mow because it hangs over to the berm of the road. I rest my case.

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