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IU Budget Criticized At Blue Ridge
By Ted Brewster

It was the evening following the big snow, but all members reported for duty at the Blue Ridge School Board meeting on March 7. All but the student representative, Theresa Whitehead, that is, but she was excused because it was her birthday. There wasn’t much of an audience either, and the Board didn’t lose any time working through the business agenda, adjourning in less than an hour. The Elementary School chorus was scheduled to perform, too, but they were also excused, because of the weather. The Board hopes to hear them at its workshop later in the month.

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Forest City Sues Embezzler
By Stephanie Everett

On March 7, Forest City Borough Councilpersons opened their monthly business meeting by appointing Joann Matarese to fill a vacated seat on council for the remainder of the term, which expires in November.

In his report, Paul E. Smith, borough solicitor, discussed information from the Department of Environmental Protection concerning the borough’s sewer project plans. Smith stated that DEP detailed seven areas of concern, which are technical in nature and will be addressed by KBA Engineering, the firm hired by the borough to design and oversee the project. Smith discussed a suggestion from DEP that the borough install new sewer lines behind every property and add new laterals where necessary. Smith opposed the suggestion, explaining that costs would be prohibitive - probably increasing the cost of the project by millions. He also stated that it is the “homeowner’s responsibility for laterals,” adding that the USDA is assisting homeowners with the cost of laterals, funding that would not be available should the borough assume the cost of laterals.

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