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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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North East School District Selling Two Buses

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While the North East School District is currently planning to buy two newer higher capacity buses, I just noticed they have listed two older buses for sale on the district website. It makes sense to sell the buses to be replaced, but I wonder how widely the sale has been advertised. School Bus – 2018 […]

LEEDCO Icebreaker Lake Erie Wind Turbines Halted as Backers and Money Run Out

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In a huge win for everyone interested in saving Lake Erie itself from industrial development, the LEEDCO Icebreaker wind turbine project proposed for the waters off of Cleveland, Ohio has finally been cancelled. The Department of Energy has begun the process of revoking the remaining portion of the $50 million it had granted the project […]

NE School District to Swear in Newly Elected Board Members on Dec 4th

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The North East School District will hold its reorganization meeting on Monday, December 4th at 6PM. Newly elected and re-elected board members to be sworn in with the oath of office: Glenn Craig Charles Ferruggia Mackenzie Luke Katie Phillips Alene Rohde James Wargo Nominations and elections of the president, vice president and treasurer will follow […]

Richard Mellon Tours Former Mercyhurst Campus and Future Veterans Center

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Richard Mellon, along with numerous politicians and veterans toured the former Mercyhurst campus which is now planned to be a veterans outreach and wellness center. Mellon was joined by PA Representative Jake Banta, US Representative Mike Kelly, former Governor Tom Ridge and many others. The Mellon Heritage Foundation is purchasing the entire property with plans […]

New Mayor to be Selected From Ten Prospects at Dec 4th Borough Council Meeting

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Ten prospects for the position of North East Borough Mayor are scheduled to speak at Monday’s council meeting. The individuals are: Steve Gregory Shawn Hubbard Tony Montefiori Bobbi Jo Morey Katie Phillips Joseph Schneider Robert Shaffer Michael Spellman Jeff Stritzinger Aaron Tyson A discussion and selection of both the new Vacancy Board Chairman and the […]

North East Township Solicitor Change in the Works

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There was a surprise at the supervisors meeting this morning, a new attorney was sitting in for current solicitor Robert Jeffery. Tim Wachter of the Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett firm, will become the new solicitor as Attorney Jeffrey steps away. Attorney Wachter is very experienced in representing a wide range of government and business […]

PA House Votes to Give Striking Workers Unemployment Benefits

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What is going on in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives? In a 106-97 vote, House Bill 1481 would provide unemployment compensation to striking workers. What that means is you and I will pay the employees who have chosen to stand on a picket line instead of doing their job. If the employees at any business […]