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Agendas for upcoming local meetings:
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News from elsewhere of local interest:
Shapiro Signs Executive Order Curbing AI Data Centers
Shapiro reverses course on data center industry he once embraced
Study finds Tamiflu makes flu patients worse, some died

LECOM Seeking Zoning Variance for LED Sign at Parkside North East

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The North East Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the North East Borough Chambers, 31 West Main Street, North East, PA 16428. The Zoning Board will hear the following variance requests: LECOM / Millcreek Manor Parkside requests a variance for 2 Gibson Street […]

Greenfield Township Seeks Bids for Community Park Asphalt and Concrete Work

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Greenfield Community Park – Development 2025 Scope of Project: General construction for asphalt walkways and concrete work. Greenfield Township plans to receive bids for the above referenced project until 9:00AM Prevailing Time on Friday, July 11, 2025. A pre-bid conference is planned for 9:00AM Prevailing Time, Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at Greenfield Township Municipal Building, […]

Congressional App Challenge is Opportunity for Middle and High School Students

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Congressman Mike Kelly just sent out a notice about the Congressional App Challenge now starting for 2025 and it’s a fantastic opportunity for middle and high school students to jump into programming. Students are challenged to create an application of their own choosing on whatever interests them. PLATFORM: The app can be developed for any […]

PA Environmental Regulations Choke Economic Development in North East

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been instrumental in almost single-handedly thwarting economic development in North East. As noted here before, the DEP has raised objections to work that needs to be done at the North East Marina, to development of the truck stop at the Route 20 and I90 interchange and added […]

Did You Know Communities Can Request Railroad Crossing Quiet Zones?

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There are many loud noises associated with business, industry and transportation that most of us take for granted. They may be annoying and tiresome, but that’s just the way it is and there’s nothing you can do about it, … or is there? Some loud noises can be controlled with technology, that’s why cars have […]

NE Borough Enacts Water Project Financing Agreement

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Notice is hereby given that on June 2, 2025 the Borough Council of the Borough of North East (the “Borough”) enacted an Ordinance that, among other things, authorized the Borough to enter into a Guaranty Agreement among the Borough, the North East Borough Water Authority (the “Authority”) and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (“Pennvest”) for […]

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, […]

New Finger Lakes Rail Experience Offers a Great Nearby Summer Road Trip Idea

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Summer is finally arriving. Are you looking for a nearby summer road trip destination offering something different and fun? You might want to consider the new Finger Lakes Railway Experience launching over the Fourth of July weekend. The FLX Rail Experience will operate a five-car train with deluxe coach, premium, and first-class accommodations. This excursion […]