It was a pleasant surprise when a township resident asked the supervisors at Monday’s meeting to post their agenda online ahead of the meetings so anyone that was interested would know beforehand what they were going to talk about. As already noted, we are strong advocates of transparency and have been requesting exactly the same […]
North East Township Supervisors Approve Rezoning Request for Bemiss and Warr Properties
The North East Township supervisors voted unanimously to approve the rezoning request for both the Bemiss and Warr properties at Monday’s regular meeting. Several residents spoke to ask questions and voice their concerns, though far fewer than at previous meetings. This vote begins the actual rezoning process which means the request, in the form of […]
North East Borough Risks Massive Federal Intrusion for the Price of a Sidewalk
Next Monday, August 24th, North East Borough is holding a public hearing on how best to spend their Community Development Block Grant money. The question of whether or not to accept it in the first place isn’t on the agenda. Maybe it should be. A massive new federal regulation was just passed, with almost zero […]
PA Rules Citizens May Photo Public Records with Smartphone Without Fee
The PA Office of Open Records has ruled that citizens may photograph public records without being charged a fee. In a case in Reserve Township, near Pittburgh, a citizen wished to view certain expenses incurred by the township. He was told he could not take photos of the records with his smartphone , he could […]
What is on the Agenda at the North East Township Supervisors Meeting?
The North East Township supervisors meet on Monday, twice a month discussing and voting on township business. On occasion there is little on the agenda beyond a few announcements and updates about ongoing projects, but at other times there are important matters dealing with major expenditures, final approval for zoning changes or the first notice […]
Roberts Trucking Expansion Project Dominates Meeting Agenda
After other necessary business was quickly out of the way, Monday evening’s supervisors meeting focused on the proposed Roberts Trucking expansion project. As promised at the previous meeting, Kirk Hill brought larger drawings giving everyone a better idea of their plans and, after presenting an overview of the expansion, spent more than an hour listening […]
North East Township Supervisors Get First Look at Roberts Trucking Plan
At Monday’s regular meeting, township supervisors once again heard from a long series of area residents voicing their concerns about the potential property rezoning on South Washington Street. Many of the same points brought up in previous meetings were heard again, but Denny Kershner offered a series of suggestions for lessening the impact of the […]
North East Township Supervisors Table Rezoning Request
The Monday evening meeting of the North East Township supervisors was standing room only as residents of the South Washington Street area voiced their concerns at a public hearing about rezoning the property of Lloyd and Joan Bemiss from R2 to B1. In a previous meeting, supervisors said they knew nothing of any plans for […]
North East Township Supervisors Approve $250,000 Note for Water Line
In a unanimous vote, supervisors approved the $250,000 general obligation note to cover the costs of a waterline extension along Gay Road to Lola Lane. Funds from the water department have already been allocated to repay the note. The project increases the size of the water line for residents in the area. The current lines […]
Complete North East Area Comprehensive Plan
Yesterday, I was asked about the remainder of the comprehensive plan, which we have not covered yet. The township will be holding a rezoning hearing on July 6th and since this plan was mentioned during both planning commission and supervisors meetings while discussing this rezoning and because some residents want to see the rest of […]