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Meeting agendas for upcoming meetings:
Posted here as soon as available
NE Twp Supervisors meeting 8-17-26
News from elsewhere of local interest:
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What is Going on With Waste Management – Almost 4 Weeks Behind?

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Waste Management has now become one more example of a company with enormous management problems and terrible customer service. Our next scheduled pickup according to their website, is Friday, December 20th. That will be a full four weeks since it was last picked up. An email from the company says Tuesday, December 17. Contacting the […]

NE Borough Council to Address Several Items from Previous Meetings

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North East Borough Council will hold a public hearing before Monday’s council meeting for the proposed 2025 budget and the proposed tax ordinance. Afterwards, both will be considered for passage during the regular meeting. Also on the agenda, is the appointment of a replacement member for the North East Community Marina board to fill the […]

NE School Board Approves Two Projects at a Cost of $3.85 Million

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To no one’s surprise, the North East School Board voted to approve two spending projects totaling $3.85 million. Both projects passed with votes of 7 to 1. Glenn Craig was the sole no vote in both cases. Board member Charles Ferruggia was not present. Before the vote, board member Katie Phillips, asked Business Manager Jeff […]

NE School Board Holds Reorganizational Meeting and Elects New Officers

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The North East School Board held their reorganizational meeting before Thursday’s regular board meeting. Board members voted to determine officers in the coming year. Board President: Nominations for president were Mackenzie Luke and Jim Wargo. Winner: Jim Wargo Board Vice-President: Nominations for vice-president were Alene Rohde and Mackenzie Luke. Winner: Alene Rohde Board Treasurer: Alene […]

NE School District to Spend $4 Million of Your Money at Thursday Meeting

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They’re spending money they don’t have and you will pay As noted here after the last school board meeting, the North East School District is set to vote to spend $4 million at the December 5th board meeting which will inevitably result in a substantial tax increase. Act 1 says they don’t need your permission […]

North East Borough Requesting Applicants for Marina Authority Board Vacancy

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At Monday’s council meeting, the members formally accepted the resignation of North East Community Marina board member and Chairman Eric Urbanowicz and they are now requesting all those who may be interested to apply for the open position on the board. Applications must be received by December 12th and a decision will be made at […]

North East Township Meetings Cancelled

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The North East Township planning meeting and supervisors meeting for Monday, December 2, 2024 have been cancelled due to the snow. The NE Borough Council meeting is still scheduled as usual.

NE School District Lays Groundwork for Another Big Tax Increase

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Are you ready for another big school tax increase? Well, start preparing now because all indications are, they’re planning one. During the most recent school board meeting, 11-21-24, Jeff Fox, school district business manager presented the year end summary and then described a major upcoming project, entitled GESA (Guaranteed Energy Savings Act) Phase III (High […]