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News from elsewhere of local interest:
Shapiro Signs Executive Order Curbing AI Data Centers
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Study finds Tamiflu makes flu patients worse, some died

NE Township Receives Revised Zoning Ordinance From Planning Commission

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Members of the North East Township planning commission, along with members of Erie County government, have been hard at work for over a year reviewing the township zoning ordinance and zoning map. During Monday’s meeting, township supervisors were presented with the planning commission’s completed revisions. It was noted that many definitions of terms were added […]

NE Borough Council to Name Initial Marina Authority Members

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The North East Borough Council will name the initial five North East Marina Authority members at Monday’s borough council meeting. Then, as noted this past Sunday, the authority will be set to become a registered entity in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The marina authority and the PA Fish and Boat Commission can then […]

PennDOT Route 20 Bridge Replacement Overview and Plans

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PennDOT has put up an overview and plans for the Route 20 Bridge Replacement project. The project will include removal of the existing three-pier bridge (then replaced) with a concreted structure with a single pier. The project will also include guiderail and drainage updates. Demolition work and new pier construction is expected to occur in […]

PennDOT Closes Bridge on Route 20 Over Twenty Mile Creek

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From PennDOT: In the interest of public safety, the bridge that carries Route 20 over Twenty Mile Creek in North East Township, Erie County was closed today due to deterioration and structural concerns. The bridge is located between Gay Road and Gulf Road in North East Township near the New York state line. The closure […]

Public Hearing on Formation of North East Marina Authority Wednesday 1-24-24

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The public hearing concerning the formation of a North East Marina Authority will be held this Wednesday, 1/24/24 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in the NE High School auditorium. There was a high level of interest in previous meetings in both the township and borough and this hearing gives everyone an opportunity to provide their input […]

All Properties Purchased by Mellon Heritage Foundation Now Listed in Property Transfers

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All of the individual properties included in the sale of the former Mercyhurst/Granite Ridge campus to the Mellon Heritage Foundation are now listed in the Erie County property transfers. The North East Borough properties include: Bank Street North Lake Street North Pearl Street The North East Township properties include: Bank Street 10943 Sunset Drive Freeport […]

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 […]