It was highly encouraging to see the turnout for the meetings when the marina was discussed, followed closely by the meeting regarding the possible housing of illegal immigrants at Granite Ridge, however, without a hot button issue on the agenda, turnout for township meetings is often sparse, to the point where I’ve been the only […]
Full Agenda for North East Township April 3rd Supervisors Meeting
The agenda for the supervisors meeting on Monday, April 3rd, is jam packed with items that a great many North East residents will be very interested in hearing about. The meeting at 7:30 PM starts off with an update on the North East Marina by a representative from the PA Fish and Boat Commission. The […]
Granite Ridge Considering Housing Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors in Former Mercyhurst
In their latest update, Granite Ridge announced potential plans to provide housing for unaccompanied immigrant children in the former Mercyhurst North East campus. One of the many considerations for campus activation and large economic impact could potentially include an organization that provides educational, recreational, case management, language and cultural acclimation services for unaccompanied children. In […]
NE Marina Modified Dredging Approach Appears to Salvage 2023 Boating Season
The PA Fish and Boat Commission announced today a tentative agreement with the PA DEP for dredging the marina basin: After an on-site scoping meeting earlier this week between PFBC, DEP, and Department of General Services Job Order Contracting, it was determined that the lake water levels have risen to a point that a modified […]
Senator Laughlin Visits the NE Marina with the Fish and Boat Commission and PA DEP
PA Senator Dan Laughlin visited the NE marina this past Tuesday. He was there with the PA Fish and Boat Commission and the PA Department of Environmental Protection discussing the problems of dredging and what could be done to open the marina this year. His comments are below: On Tuesday morning, I met with the […]
Big Turnout at Supervisors Meeting as NE Marina Supporters Voice Concerns
An overflow crowd of North East residents filled the room for Monday’s township supervisors meeting in an effort to voice their concerns over the fast approaching closure of the North East marina. The discussion began with presentations from Dan Lindsey and Jake Sander, followed by an explanation of the situation from the volunteer district representatives […]
North East Marina on the Agenda for NE Township Supervisors Meeting
The North East Marina is an item on the agenda for this coming Monday’s township supervisors meeting. The article discussing the closure of the marina this season generated a lot of interest and both Senator Dan Laughlin and Representative Jake Banta heard from many of you as a result. We received a call from the […]
Two Resolutions on the Agenda for North East Township Supervisors
Two resolutions will be considered at the Monday, March 6th supervisors meeting at 7:30 PM. The first, 2023-012 specifies funding for the recreation commission, this follows a discussion at the previous supervisors meeting. Resolution 2023-012 The second, 2023-013 states the supervisors agree to adopt an update to the North East Area Comprehensive Plan. A public […]
North East Township Water and Sewer Rates Rising to Reflect Increased Costs
At the supervisors meeting on January 16th, supervisors presented two resolutions, 2023-009 and 2023-010, setting water and sewer rates effective at the beginning of the second quarter. The resolutions were tabled and it is anticipated they will be passed at the next meeting on February 6th, 2023. Supervisor Fredrick Shunk explained the need for an […]
North East Area Comprehensive Plan Outlines Goals for Future Development
The North East Area Comprehensive Plan was introduced to area residents with a meeting Tuesday evening at the North East Township municipal building. Jon McGranor, of the Erie County Department of Planning & Community Development, gave a presentation highlighting the main goals and what was involved in each. The 3 primary goals of the plan […]