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Only 1 of 8 Phillipsburg families has returned to sinkhole-damaged Summit Ave. homes

Seven months after a sinkhole damaged homes on Summit Avenue, only one household has returned while others and landlords evaluate repair costs; Phillipsburg officials say homeowners may move back if they prove structural stability.

Published Sep 13, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

If the owners of sinkhole-damaged homes on Summit Avenue in Phillipsburg can prove their homes are structurally stable, the town of Phillipsburg won’t stop them from moving back in.