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We Need to Think Win-Win When Searching for Solutions to Granite Ridge

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Plans being considered by Granite Ridge for housing illegal immigrants in downtown North East present our community with a problem. The recent meetings in both the borough and the township made it abundantly clear the idea is extremely unpopular, but without an opportunity to question representatives from Granite Ridge or the Ehrenfeld Companies, the meetings […]

Full Agenda for North East Township April 3rd Supervisors Meeting

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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 […]

North East School District Requesting Bids for Pool Ceiling and Wall Repair Project

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The North East School District will receive sealed bids until April 27, 2023 at 1:00pm for the Pool Ceiling and Wall Repair Project at the North East Elementary Center. Specifications are available online at https://www.nesd1.org/departments/business-office page or through the Business Office located at 50 East Division Street, North East, PA 16428. The Board reserves the […]

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 […]

North East School District Seeking Bids for Athletic Supplies

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The North East School District will receive sealed bids until April 12, 2023 at 10:30AM for the Athletic Supplies. Specifications are available online at www.nesd1.org, or through the Business Office located at 50 East Division Street, North East, PA 16428. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Jeffrey A. Fox, Board […]

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 […]