Representatives from several state and federal agencies, local legislators and the marina authority board met on Thursday trying to resolve the very costly issue of moving sand as the marina is currently required to do. In attendance were representatives from the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the Army Corps […]
NE Marina Changes Meeting Times and Continues Search for Board Member Replacement
At the most recent meeting of the North East Community Marina Authority it was decided to change the board meeting schedule to the third Wednesday at 7PM. The Saturday morning schedule was causing multiple time conflicts and the new time was put forward. The board voted and approved. Again, marina board meetings are now the […]
North East Community Marina Authority Asking for Multiple Proposals
The Board is asking for proposals to be submitted for facilities maintenance, boat storage, launch, and mechanic work. Also asking for bait shop operations and grounds maintenance. Any or all items can be in your proposal. Proposals submitted to board@nemarina.org or sent to P.O. box 281, North East Pa 16428
NE Borough Council Meeting Brings Surprising Comments
The North East Borough Council meeting brought a few surprises along with normal council business. Marina board During the public comment period, NE Community Marina Authority Chairman Eric Urbanowicz asked council for a show of support for the authority board due to, what appears to be, increasing disagreement from some members of the public over […]
North East Community Marina Authority Schedules Special Meeting
The North East Community Marina Authority will hold a Special Meeting on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 8 AM at the Marina. 11950 E. Lake Road. The purpose is to approve an addendum to the June 24th agreement.
PA Legislators and DEP Tour North East to Learn How Their Decisions Affect Local Development
On Monday morning, PA State Senator Dan Laughlin, State Representative Jake Banta and members of the PA Department of Environmental Protection toured several North East locations; the new football field at the North East School District, the North East Community Marina and the planned location of a Sheetz gas station at the I90 and Route […]
How Moving Sand Became an Issue for the North East Marina
The waters of Lake Erie move from west to east. Waves break at an angle upon the beach, creating a backwash carrying sand and sediment straight out, only to be caught by more angled waves and washed back onshore further to the east. This out and back process carrying beach sand from west to east […]
Boaters: Use Caution Passing Through Marina Channel Due to Sand Buildup
The channel entrance to the North East Community Marina has experienced a sand build up caused by wave action in recent weeks. Ed Mascharka is advising boaters to raise their motors and be aware of the shallow depth. He did not have an estimate of when the problem will be resolved.
Marina Authority Says Boats Stored for Years in Parking Lot Need to be Moved
During the Saturday meeting of the North East Community Marina Authority, there was considerable discussion about the number of boats and trailers currently sitting in the parking lot that have been there, unmoved, for years. It has been difficult to contact the owners of each boat due to the marina changing hands several times and […]
Steady High Winds at North East Marina Causing Ropes to Break and Boats are Coming Loose
Steady high winds for the last two days are causing problems at the North East Marina. A number of boats have broken their ropes and are swinging away from their mooring and some are bumping into other boats and the docks. Ed Mascharka at the marina is asking all boat owners to check on their […]