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Agendas for upcoming local meetings:
Posted here as soon as available
NE Borough Council meeting 9-8-26
North East Twp Planning meeting 9-8-26
NE Twp Supervisors meeting 9-8-26
News from elsewhere of local interest:
Early-life sugar restriction reduces adult cancer and slows aging
Trump Signs Order to Change the Name of Lake Ontario to Lake America
Josh Shapiro Wants Powers That Make COVID Restrictions Look Mild

Cars and Trucks Were Out for the Small Town Cruise In

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If you enjoy the sight of older cars and trucks, you would have been grinning last night during the first of 2025’s Small Town Cruise Ins. Most all of the American car companies were represented, along with an MG Midget from across the pond, but no matter what your preference, you were likely to find […]

North East Water Authority Special Meeting Scheduled

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A special meeting of the North East Water Authority has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:30AM at the North East Borough Hall- 31 West Main Street: North East, PA in the Borough Council Chambers. The meeting is being held to discuss and finalize documents for Borough Water Department Improvements through the PENNVEST […]

Don’t Forget Small Town Cruise-In June 26th

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If you like the looks and sounds of classic cars, you’ll want to come to Gibson Park tonight from 5 to 8 PM for the Small Town Cruise In. Vintage and classic cars, hot rods and customs, music, too. Come on down and check it out.

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 […]

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, […]

North East Water Authority Special Meeting Scheduled

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A special meeting of the North East Water Authority has been scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 10:00AM at the North East Borough Hall- 31 West Main Street: North East, PA in the Borough Council Chambers. The meeting is being held to discuss the funding procedures for the awarded loan for Borough Water Department […]

Primary Election Results for NE School Board and Other Races of Interest

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Here are the results of the May 20th primary election. The local races generating the most interest were for the four seats on the North East School Board. Winners for school board on the Democrat side are: Jane Blystone, Corrie Boyd, Ginny Schwartz and Alene Rohde. The Republican school board winners are: Neil McCord, Corrie […]