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Freedom Day USA Free Day of Dentistry

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Freedom Day USA is “Giving a free day, for a lifetime of freedom” November 2, 2024 North East Dental Arts is joining a nationwide event to show our appreciation to those who have served our country to protect our freedom. We are honoring their sacrifices by hosting a free day of dentistry – open to […]

Multi-Agency Meeting Held at NE Marina Seeking Resolution to the Sand Problem

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Representatives from several state and federal agencies, local legislators and the marina authority board met on Thursday trying to resolve the very costly issue of moving sand as the marina is currently required to do. In attendance were representatives from the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the Army Corps […]

NE Township Still to Take Action on Zoning Updates

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During Monday’s NE Township supervisors meeting, the zoning ordinance update was discussed. Due to some confusion, the changes decided upon after the public hearing held before the last meeting had not yet been made to the ordinance and now will be made and completed before the next meeting on November 4th. The final version must […]

NE Township Zoning Update Hearing Results in Additional Change Requests

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Before the regular supervisors meeting, during the public hearing for the zoning updates, a presentation was made by Char Kerr explaining the process the planning commission followed along with a list of areas addressed. Afterwards, a number of requests were made for further changes or clarifications to the ordinance. Township resident Amanda Steeneck had questions […]

NE Borough Council Meeting Brings Surprising Comments

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The North East Borough Council meeting brought a few surprises along with normal council business. Marina board During the public comment period, NE Community Marina Authority Chairman Eric Urbanowicz asked council for a show of support for the authority board due to, what appears to be, increasing disagreement from some members of the public over […]

NE Borough Council to Consider Two Resolutions and One Ordinance

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At Monday’s regular North East Borough Council meeting, there are two resolutions and one ordinance listed under new business: Inter-Jurisdictional Service Agreement An inter-jurisdictional service agreement with the North East School District and North East Township to provide school resource officers to the North East School District CFA Local Share Assessment Application Authorizing an application […]