New Castle Pension Fund Sees Strong Performance
New Castle pension fund assets total nearly 27 million, with board solicitor W Thomas Andrews saying the fund is doing very well. The pension board, led by City Council members, heard quarterly reports from Morgan Stanley Dean Witter representatives H W Buzzerdill and Susan Sofronas after an almost two hour meeting last night.
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New Castle
Pension Board
W. Thomas Andrews
Morgan Stanley
Dean Witter
H.W. Buzzerdill
Harrisburg
Susan Sofronas
Orlando Maldonado
Rick DeBlasio
Robert Bullano
Maldona
Vote nulled over meeting timing and discloses Feb 9 details
The report notes that Inside replaced actions were invalid because the vote did not occur during a meeting. Bullano says he and others at the February 9 gathering had been dis.
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Bullano
New Castle seeks new Maldonado representative amid critique
New Castle is satisfied with Maldonado's presentation style but requests a new representative. Buzzerd, Maldonado's supervisor, indicated the matter is discussed further on pension page three.
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Maldonado
Rains Bring Brief Relief as County Sees Grass Fires
Debbie Wachter reports Lawrence County fire departments, largely volunteer crews, battled a rash of grass and brush fires after recent rain and dry, windy conditions. 911 data show over 90 grass fires in weeks, many started by outdoor trash burning. North Beaver Township experienced at least 14 such fires.
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Lawrence County
North
Beaver Township
Grass and brush fire in Lawrence County spreads across acres
Chief Paul Henry said more than 40 acres of grass and brush burned with assistance from Lawrence County township departments. The March 6 fire near Mt Air Road burned about 15 acres and reached Dawson Orchards before being stopped. Six departments fought the blaze, which touched the orchard edge but did not destroy crops.
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Paul Henry
Mt. Air Road
Dawson Orchards
Henry
Suggestions to prevent brush fires by local fire chiefs
Local fire chiefs offer tips to prevent brush fires. Be cautious outdoors, use common sense, and never leave fires unattended. Avoid burning in dry or windy weather and check local ordinances. Limit burning to days with adequate fire department manpower and early morning dew. Do not discard lit cigarette butts from vehicles or windows. Recycle or bag trash and do not burn outdoors.
New Castle Officials Appeal Ethics Board Ruling
New Castle City Councilmen Mark Elisco and Rick DeBlasio plan to appeal to the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission over alleged conflicts of interest regarding a WRP Investments transaction. Elisco says board facts presented by solicitor W Thomas Andrews were incorrect and notes tenure protection. Domenick, a nine member school board appointee, is employed by the district.
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City of
New Castle
Mark Elisco
Rick DeBlasio
Pennsylvania Ethics Commission
Pension Board
Elisco
W. Thomas Andrews
Andrews
DeBlasio
WRP
Ellwood City Manager Stramella resigns after brief tenure
Ellwood City borough manager David Stramella has announced his resignation after one year in the post and two weeks’ notice. He has received three job offers, plans to pursue business management, and will finish a nearly completed accounting degree at Robert Morris College. Stramella declined to name offers and warned against leadership gaps as council seeks a quick replacement. He said the stress of public life contributed, but his departure is final.
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Ellwood City
David Stramella
Anthony
Stramella
David Turner
Ellwood City Area
George Celli
Celli
Robert Morris College
Pittsburgh
Council
Stra
Special needs advocates push for better Lawrence County education
Parents professionals and advocates gathered at The Centre to discuss improvements for Lawrence County special education programs. About 70 people joined focus groups as 14 state forums seek feedback to boost services monitored by the U S Department of Education. Louis Pallerino, autistic first grader at Shenango Elementary, urged inclusive curriculum and educator support to prevent children from falling behind.
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Lawrence County
Office of Special Education
Poe
U.S. Partment of Education
Office of Special Education Programs
Ellen Romett
State Department of Education
Louise Pallerino
Romett
Pallerino
Louis
Shenango
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New Castle Area School Board
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Jack L. Hughes
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