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Granite Ridge Considering Housing Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors in Former Mercyhurst

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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

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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 […]

Big Turnout at Supervisors Meeting as NE Marina Supporters Voice Concerns

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

North East Township Proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance Discussed

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At their regular Monday meeting, North East Township supervisors discussed a proposed ordinance covering short term rental units in the township. Quite a number of residents were in attendance reflecting the level of interest from property owners. Supervisors were careful to point out the ordinance being discussed was preliminary and not the final draft. Further […]