Weldon comments on council votes and vacancy dynamics
Curt is the county's district congressman and Weldon notes the all GOP council's unanimity. A vacancy from Swarthmore may be filled as Mary Ann Arty seeks the seat next November. The 261st county council meeting featured jokes and reflections on solving problems.
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Catania
Swarthmore
Mary Ann Arty
Bailey PennDOT dump truck purchases audit details emerge
A PennDOT procurement review focuses on dump truck acquisitions including a pilot model at 3AM and contract specifications. Koozer’s errors are described as attempts to speed delivery for a batch of 37 trucks connected to Hubco and the district’s supply network.
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Koozer
Budget gains 1987 nod as tax hikes join council vote
The 4 to 1 approval by the council for the 1987 budget sees Mayor absent along with three councilmembers. Homeowners face a raise from $235 to $267 based on a $2,000 average assessment. Trash fees rise from $65 to $70 per unit. sewage fees stay at $106. Kelly Jr. opposed the measure, criticizing rising taxes.
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Aoease Council
Beanie Manan Kelly Jr
Ralph DeLucia
Ee Ee Eee
Son Pte Lt
Stenetna
Kelly
Budget approved in Collingdale with seven mill tax hike
Collingdale Borough Council approved the budget reflecting a seven mill tax hike for next year. Taxes rise from 106 mille to 2,000, with homeowners paying added trash removal and sewer fees. Trash fees increase from 304.77 to 319.47, an extra 14.70, plus a 50 trash removal and 5 sewer rental.
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Collingdale — Borough
Wait until Friday Seeee holiday refuse collection
The township announces that refuse collection will take place on Friday due to the upcoming holiday. Residents are advised to place containers at the curb by 7 a.m. and to expect possible delays in service.
Meetings in Ridley Township Board of Health
The Ridley Township Board of Health schedules a meeting at 7 MacDade Avenue Morton Avenue. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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Ridley Township — Board of Health
MacDade Ee
Morton Ave