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Hazleton City Council held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, to discuss the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan covering the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. Sara Hailstone, President of Hailstone Economics, presented the plan developed by a 23-person steering committee through surveys, focus groups, public meetings, and individual interviews, identifying five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. Mayor Cusat noted the City received a grant from DCED for the Comprehensive Plan and emphasized the need for "shared zoning" as some buildings are being constructed across municipal boundaries. Council members Bruno, Colombo, Nilles, Ondishin, and Perry were present; public comments raised concerns about plan implementation, municipal inclusivity, and regional transportation needs.
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