Roaring Spring Zoning Board Gives Go Ahead for Restaurants

Roaring Spring is a step closer to getting two new restaurants to be built on the site of the former Bickel’s Surplus building on Nason Drive.

A hearing before the Roaring Spring Zoning Board was held on Wednesday, Aug. 8, and the board gave unanimous approval for a special exemption permit, paving the way for work to progress in bringing the two eateries to town.

The Bickel’s building had sat empty for nearly 10 years before being purchased by Snyder’s Gateway Inc. of Breezewood with plans to construct an Arby’s and Dunkin' Donuts.

Although the property is zoned commercial, a special exemptio...