A second Pottstown homeless encampment has been cleared of people, this time by PECO. A small encampment had been set up alongside a PECO substation on College Drive, across from the main entrance to Riverfront Park. According to a former resident of the encampment, PECO provided at least six months of notice and has “been pretty nice about it.” Greg Smore, director of communications for PECO, issued the following statement: “Prior to starting our work, we took the necessary time to develop a thoughtful and planned approach to support the relocation of unsheltered individuals on our property in a dignified and respectful way. We worked with Montgomery County and homeless outreach organization Access Services to develop a relocation plan, and shared this plan with advocates and local officials.” The move came less than a week after another abandoned encampment was cleared along the Schuylkill River in Pottstown.
Source: Pottstown Mercury; 4/11/2024