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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lorain public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
St. Joseph Hospital Property Remediation
Council will consider backing a state grant application to help revitalize the long-vacant former St. Joseph Hospital site. Support could unlock state demolition and site cleanup money.
Illegal Dumping and Neighborhood Maintenance
A local resident raised concerns about persistent illegal dumping, discarded tires, and overgrown lots between West 37th and 39th Streets on Broadway.
Water Quality
Lorain just dropped a precautionary boil advisory, so you'll want to heat your tap water before using it for drinking or cooking. It's a quick heads-up to keep everyone safe while the city sorts out the water system issue.
Water Advisory
If you live in the Red Hill area of Lorain, you're under a boil advisory because a cell outage drained the local water tower. Make sure to boil your drinking water until the city gives the official all-clear.