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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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NE School Board Delays Vote on Title IX Policy Changes After Public Comment

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In a very well attended NE school board meeting Thursday evening, numerous members of the public got up to express their concern over the proposed changes to school policies. The proposed policies are based on the 2024 updates to Title IX and the inclusion of gender identity when determining sex discrimination. As a result of […]

Cost of NE School District Stadium Project Balloons to Almost $4 Million

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Since the initial approval by the North East School Board in April of last year, the cost of the plastic grass and track project has continued to grow. The initial sum was $3,581,560.08. Numerous change orders for more work have been approved by the board since then and the cost of the project keeps rising […]

NE School District Schedules Vote to Adopt Title IX Changes for Gender Identity

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The North East School District has scheduled a vote during the Thursday, September 5th school board meeting on making changes to school policy concerning Discrimination/Harassment as defined by 2024 Title IX regulations. Title IX changes were made in April by the Biden administration’s Department of Education which redefines the prohibition of sex discrimination to include […]

Attention Veterans: Barbecue at the Mellon Veterans Outreach Campus

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Attention veterans: To kick off the Labor Day weekend, the Mellon Veterans Outreach Campus is inviting you to a barbecue today, August 30th from 11:30 to 1:00. Please join us on the grounds of the Ridge Building, 16 West Division Street, North East, PA. We are looking forward to gathering with you for food and […]

Second Cruise In Car Show Says Summer is Still Here

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The days are beginning to feel more like fall, but the second Cruise-In Car Show around Gibson Park took place Thursday to keep that summer vibe alive. Gorgeous cars from many different years were on display, though many were from the 60s, a great time for car buffs, getting you in the mood for taking […]

Break-In and Vandalism Reported at Mellon Veterans Center

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On Thursday, August 22nd, three male individuals were found inside the Miller building at the Mellon Veterans Outreach Center. Personnel from the center were inside the building and encountered the intruders. The trespassers ran and fled through a window. Patrolman Cornelius from the North East Police Department was there at the time and gave chase, […]

Multiple Projects Currently Underway at Mellon Veterans Outreach Center

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There are a number of projects currently underway at the Mellon Veterans Outreach Center, but not many in our community are aware of what’s happening. I thought you might like a little inside information to show you things aren’t sitting still and after discussions with Richard Mellon and Dan Adamus, here’s what I found. Chapel […]

Marina Authority Says Boats Stored for Years in Parking Lot Need to be Moved

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During the Saturday meeting of the North East Community Marina Authority, there was considerable discussion about the number of boats and trailers currently sitting in the parking lot that have been there, unmoved, for years. It has been difficult to contact the owners of each boat due to the marina changing hands several times and […]

NE Township Zoning Map Reflects Proposed Changes in Zoning Ordinance

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Some changes were made to the North East Township zoning map that define the areas where the proposed new zoning regulations apply. The Renewable Energy Overlay that lies across southern North East Township was previously the area designated for wind energy, but now includes solar energy. Any potential development of renewables is to be located […]