Feud stalls school funds delaying county payments
A Harrisburg standoff between Gov. Casey and Auditor General Hafer blocks about 7.9 million dollars due to Delaware County schools this week with more funds in limbo for special education and transportation. Hafer demands a footnote recalculating year end balances, while bond counsel accepts shifting numbers as honest. districts warn of lost interest and political blame runs between Hafer and Casey.
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Borough argues over who maintains town trees
At a recent meeting Mayor Bob Dimond likened the issue to a sidewalk as the council debates tree maintenance. Some members cite a prior restitution case as borough responsibility while Councilman James McCauley says borough crews only trim dead limbs, not general upkeep.
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