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For North East Township and North East Borough

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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NE Borough Council Approves Ordinance and Elects New Marina Authority Members

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At Monday’s meeting, NE Borough Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 944, regulating the demolition of historic structures. Council also voted for two new members to join the marina authority board. Only one position had been open due to the resignation of Dan Adamus, however, at the start of the meeting, board member Micheal Dunlavey […]

NE Borough Council Agenda Indicates Marina Authority Board Change

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During the previous NE Borough Council meeting, comments were presented regarding operations at the North East Community Marina. The agenda for the upcoming council meeting on Monday, June 15th indicates the Borough has received a resignation letter from Dan Adamus, current President of the North East Community Marina Authority. There is no indication that the […]

NE Borough Zoning Board Denies Smoke Shop and LECOM LED Sign

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The North East Borough Zoning Hearing Board met Monday evening, June 8th, and denied the conditional use permit for a smoke shop in the former Rite Aid building on West Main Street. Mohamed Saleh who appealed the former ruling where he was already denied, failed to show for the hearing, though many members of the […]

NE Borough Sunset Camera is Back Online

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After a long time offline, the very popular sunset camera is back up and running, showing you our beautiful view of Lake Erie from Freeport Beach. Thanks to everyone who did the hard work necessary. It is much appreciated. The camera still has periodic issues of some sort, so if you are here looking and […]

NE Borough Plans to Join Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust

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Financial matters are on the agenda for the NE Borough Council meeting. They will be discussing the proposed 2026 budget, the 2026 tax ordinance and their plans to join the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT). PLGIT was created in 1981 to meet the short-term investment needs of local governments, school districts, municipal authorities, and […]

North East Now Has a Live Weather Camera

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You’ve likely seen Tom Atkins on WJET TV showing you the weather cameras in towns around both Erie and Crawford counties, but you never saw the view from North East because we didn’t have a camera. Well, now we do. It faces Gibson Park and it’s just in time for the holiday season so you […]

Cars and Trucks Were Out for the Small Town Cruise In

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If you enjoy the sight of older cars and trucks, you would have been grinning last night during the first of 2025’s Small Town Cruise Ins. Most all of the American car companies were represented, along with an MG Midget from across the pond, but no matter what your preference, you were likely to find […]

Don’t Forget Small Town Cruise-In June 26th

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If you like the looks and sounds of classic cars, you’ll want to come to Gibson Park tonight from 5 to 8 PM for the Small Town Cruise In. Vintage and classic cars, hot rods and customs, music, too. Come on down and check it out.

NE Borough Mayor Vetoes New Property Maintenance Ordinance While Suggesting Improvements and Action Plan

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At the North East Borough Council meeting Monday evening, Mayor Bobbi Jo Morey, vetoed Ordinance 936, passed by council in the previous meeting which adopted the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with included revisions as outlined in the ordinance. Her objections were laid out in a document presented to council along with two additional documents, […]