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For North East Township and North East Borough

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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NE Township Still to Take Action on Zoning Updates

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During Monday’s NE Township supervisors meeting, the zoning ordinance update was discussed. Due to some confusion, the changes decided upon after the public hearing held before the last meeting had not yet been made to the ordinance and now will be made and completed before the next meeting on November 4th. The final version must […]

NE Township Zoning Update Hearing Results in Additional Change Requests

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Before the regular supervisors meeting, during the public hearing for the zoning updates, a presentation was made by Char Kerr explaining the process the planning commission followed along with a list of areas addressed. Afterwards, a number of requests were made for further changes or clarifications to the ordinance. Township resident Amanda Steeneck had questions […]

NE Borough Council Meeting Brings Surprising Comments

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The North East Borough Council meeting brought a few surprises along with normal council business. Marina board During the public comment period, NE Community Marina Authority Chairman Eric Urbanowicz asked council for a show of support for the authority board due to, what appears to be, increasing disagreement from some members of the public over […]

NE Borough Council to Consider Two Resolutions and One Ordinance

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At Monday’s regular North East Borough Council meeting, there are two resolutions and one ordinance listed under new business: Inter-Jurisdictional Service Agreement An inter-jurisdictional service agreement with the North East School District and North East Township to provide school resource officers to the North East School District CFA Local Share Assessment Application Authorizing an application […]

Let’s Commit to a No School Tax Increase Budget This Year

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The $4 million grass replacement project is water under the bridge, it’s done, the money is spent, so let’s move on. It’s time, right now, to think about the school budget, so we don’t run into the usual end of the school year surprise with a budget that can’t be balanced without a big tax […]