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North East Township Water and Sewer Rates Rising to Reflect Increased Costs

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At the supervisors meeting on January 16th, supervisors presented two resolutions, 2023-009 and 2023-010, setting water and sewer rates effective at the beginning of the second quarter. The resolutions were tabled and it is anticipated they will be passed at the next meeting on February 6th, 2023. Supervisor Fredrick Shunk explained the need for an […]

Check the FCC Broadband Map For Accuracy Where You Live or Work

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Right now, the FCC wants to know if you have broadband internet access available. The Federal Communications Commission has a national broadband map indicating what they believe is the state of broadband internet access at all locations around the country. Funds are available to expand access and will be directed to those areas not covered […]

North East Area Comprehensive Plan Outlines Goals for Future Development

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The North East Area Comprehensive Plan was introduced to area residents with a meeting Tuesday evening at the North East Township municipal building. Jon McGranor, of the Erie County Department of Planning & Community Development, gave a presentation highlighting the main goals and what was involved in each. The 3 primary goals of the plan […]

Reminder – Meeting for North East Area Plan is Tuesday at 6PM

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If you’re interested in what is being planned for the future of the North East area, both in the borough and the township, you’ll want to attend the meeting Tuesday evening at 6PM in the township building. The plan will be introduced and your comments are requested. As noted here already, this is a joint […]

Your Input Needed November 15th at Public Introduction of North East Area Plan

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North East, PA – The Borough of North East and North East Township, Erie County, PA are seeking the public’s input regarding an update to the North East Area Comprehensive Plan. The plan is a joint planning effort between the Borough and the Township. It represents a commitment by the two municipalities and the entire […]

Sample Ballots for the November 8th, 2022 Election Now on Our Voter Information Page

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The sample ballots for the upcoming November 8th general election are now online. Please review the ballot for your location to see your choices for each office. This election is extremely important, perhaps the most important ever. Rising crime, high inflation, out of control immigration, public schools in disarray, foreign wars, government spending at absurd […]

North East Township Proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance Discussed

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At their regular Monday meeting, North East Township supervisors discussed a proposed ordinance covering short term rental units in the township. Quite a number of residents were in attendance reflecting the level of interest from property owners. Supervisors were careful to point out the ordinance being discussed was preliminary and not the final draft. Further […]

Corrected Sample Ballots Now on the Voter Information Page

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The ballots for the upcoming primary election had an error where one candidate was listed in the incorrect order. Erie County election officials have corrected the issue and the updated sample ballots are now online on the voter information page. The error was in the order of the candidates for Representative in the General Assembly […]