Norwood resident draws attention to tripping hazards

Dated: July 9 2023

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A Norwood resident concerned about his safety navigating broken and unlevel sidewalks on his daily walks feels the borough is not doing enough to enforce ordinances that require the sidewalks in town to be safe and clear. Jim Savoia, 72, has written letters to borough officials but seen no action. He points to borough ordinances that call for residents to keep sidewalks in good repair and passable condition, including tree branches to be kept clear at a height of nine feet above any sidewalk. Some municipalities enforce sidewalk block compliance when a property is sold or through regular inspections for rental properties. In nearby Swarthmore, a walkable community, borough officials recently went through town marking sidewalks that are cracked or have unsafe conditions or overgrown vegetation. The Suburban Realtors Alliance believes that safety inspections should be conducted on a regular basis for all properties — not only at the point of sale. Further, occupancy criteria should be standardized and limited to true health and safety issues.

Source: Daily Times; 5/12/2023

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