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Granite Ridge Considering Housing Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors in Former Mercyhurst

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In their latest update, Granite Ridge announced potential plans to provide housing for unaccompanied immigrant children in the former Mercyhurst North East campus. One of the many considerations for campus activation and large economic impact could potentially include an organization that provides educational, recreational, case management, language and cultural acclimation services for unaccompanied children. In […]

NE Marina Modified Dredging Approach Appears to Salvage 2023 Boating Season

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The PA Fish and Boat Commission announced today a tentative agreement with the PA DEP for dredging the marina basin: After an on-site scoping meeting earlier this week between PFBC, DEP, and Department of General Services Job Order Contracting, it was determined that the lake water levels have risen to a point that a modified […]

Big Turnout at Supervisors Meeting as NE Marina Supporters Voice Concerns

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An overflow crowd of North East residents filled the room for Monday’s township supervisors meeting in an effort to voice their concerns over the fast approaching closure of the North East marina. The discussion began with presentations from Dan Lindsey and Jake Sander, followed by an explanation of the situation from the volunteer district representatives […]

North East Marina on the Agenda for NE Township Supervisors Meeting

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The North East Marina is an item on the agenda for this coming Monday’s township supervisors meeting. The article discussing the closure of the marina this season generated a lot of interest and both Senator Dan Laughlin and Representative Jake Banta heard from many of you as a result. We received a call from the […]

Is PA Government Targeting the North East Marina for Closure?

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With the 2023 boating season fast approaching, it appears the North East Marina may be closed, leaving hundreds of area boaters without a local dock and many local businesses without a season long source of customers from vacationers and visitors to the facilities. The PA Fish and Boat Commission has removed electrical service and according […]

Two Resolutions on the Agenda for North East Township Supervisors

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Two resolutions will be considered at the Monday, March 6th supervisors meeting at 7:30 PM. The first, 2023-012 specifies funding for the recreation commission, this follows a discussion at the previous supervisors meeting. Resolution 2023-012 The second, 2023-013 states the supervisors agree to adopt an update to the North East Area Comprehensive Plan. A public […]

PA State Representative Jake Banta to Hold Open House in North East

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Representative Jake Banta has announced an open house on March 9th at his new office at 8 South Lake Street in North East from 4PM to 7PM. This is a great opportunity to meet our new representative. Details below: These informal gatherings are an excellent opportunity for the people of the 4th District to get […]