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It was quite business as usual at the November 5th meeting of the Montrose borough council. During the street department report, Mr. DiPhillips said that he would continue trying to get a price from Leeward, as far as the job discussed on South Main Street. The leaf collection was going well. Mr. Lamont opined that perhaps the borough could have started a little earlier. Mr. Reimel pointed out that there were early leaves and late leaves.

The truck was in the shop being built. A fireproof blanket was the first on Mr. DiPhillips “needs” list, for welding. The cameras were functional at the park, it was also noted. Signs were to be erected on the premises toward that effect.

The Blue Ridge School Board did have a workshop on October 29, but because of hurricane Sandy, and a mixup on the district’s website, some people who might have attended did not. One who attended – by letter – was Priscinda Gaughan, who offered her resignation after 18 years of service, effective October 15.

The workshop apparently considered the only available candidate for the open seat from Great Bend/Jackson, Jennifer Merrell-Mess. At the business meeting on November 5th, when Ms. Merrell-Mess’s appointment came to a vote, Board member Shane Rumage expressed some concern that the Board needs to show more transparency in such things. While not opposing Ms. Merrell-Mess herself – he in fact voted to seat her – he objected to the process that was used to bring her appointment to a vote.

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