East Reading Officials Describe Next Steps for Residents at Former Candy Factory Site
(East Reading, PA) -- West Reading officials are letting residents know a bit more about what to expect in the future, now that the investigation into the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Candy Factor is being moved off site. Borough leaders says the properties affected will soon be returned to the owners, who will be responsible for the remaining cleanup efforts. Security is expected to remain in place as those efforts continue. The National Transportation Safety Board says its full investigative report will take anywhere from 12-to-24 months.