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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Easton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Friends of Easton Scott Park and Confluence Falls lighting
The volunteer group wants to light the Scott Park trail and project programmable images onto Confluence Falls — about $460,000, all privately raised, gifted to the city. Council raised dark-sky, bird-migration, and police-patrol concerns but was broadly warm to the ideas.
Downtown Holiday Lighting Funding and Maintenance
Council members reviewed a contract for holiday tree lighting downtown and debated whether taxpayers should continually fund installations and repairs for what started as a private project.
Trolley Farmers Market Pilot Success and Expansion
The four-week pilot program for the Easton Main Street trolley successfully connected the West Ward, South Side, and downtown with strong ridership and local business partnerships, prompting an extension with bridge funding and bank sponsorship.
Carl Sterner Arts Trail History and Redevelopment Vision
Former arts trail board members urged Council to reconsider the development plans for the Iron and Metal property to preserve green space and trail integration.
Municipal Takeover and Maintenance of Easton Heights Cemetery
The city may soon need to assume maintenance responsibilities for the Easton Heights Cemetery as it runs out of funds, presenting a substantial long-term financial obligation.