Donora OKs new blight regulations

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

Donora council adopted an ordinance Thursday that increases penalties for owners of neglected properties in an effort to combat blight in the borough. “There exists in the Borough of Donora numerous properties that are neglected, have property maintenance and borough code violations, are vacant and in disrepair or a risk to the health, safety and general welfare or residents,” Solicitor Steve Toprani said as he read the new bill. 

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