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Shell said the county participated in a 10‑county consortium whose combined award totaled roughly $90 million, with Core Connect’s portion — described by Shell as $14,000,000 — allocated to build fiber to multiple areas in Crawford County. He said other companies awarded portions of the broader grant include IBT Group of Florida and smaller awards to Verizon and satellite work through SpaceX.

Shell described the prospective funding as “absolutely a transformational grant,” but he emphasized that the awards remain under federal review and that there is an open comment period through the Friday following the meeting. The commissioner said county staff have arranged meetings with the awarded companies and that public updates will follow as federal review and comment processes conclude.

The board did not take a formal vote on the matter at the meeting; Shell framed his comments as clarifying early press reports and as a status update on ongoing discussions with broadband providers and regional partners.

Direct quote: Commissioner Shell said the award “is absolutely a transformational grant” for Crawford County and that more information will be provided after federal review and the close of the comment period.

Shell said county officials will continue coordination with the awarded providers and with regional partners and that the county will provide additional details when federal review is complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Crawford County PA Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioner Shell said Crawford County is in line for about $14 million from the Pennsylvania Broadband Authority under an application by Core Connect; the county is part of a 10‑county consortium and the award is under federal review and an upcoming comment period.","taxTitle","Crawford County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71887,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479656,"Board of Elections to post proposed polling‑place moves in Vernon Township and Linesville",302,1752000,2054000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693194-feffa62315445152dd0ee21523980384&start=1752&end=2054","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693194-feffa62315445152dd0ee21523980384/thumbnail_1752000.jpg","/articles/6479656/Crawford-County/Pennsylvania/Board-of-Elections-to-post-proposed-pollingplace-moves-in-Vernon-Township-and-Linesville","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479656-8cdcaf918859e640641de987f7728e57/orig.mp4?Expires=1770663911&Signature=gmJvKuF9JhUx6yAFPGUssoCfoSHdDR9kQF9lkLMLA9odukWW1pcBVxhUU0QTyuoMuMca9OCYeQpHdlu5AqbDluS2--ov9F7VI1HPp-P1-ruR~eAYPgJIDwBHNCwZMvPcJyr0O2rFM4sWg1vOP6DCmfyx9uLSRG6N2~b1G8h76ty4zXpeEg0pMYNoG7JLmsFx7uTF1tBy5Ik2Kd2A-L78TlY~CUMYFjpGUCmULto8qmxwBEMYP0HbAeHTg-mkSa0FgVj8ApwxxnAcRaQQaxoyIyxgLaXYqg-0ebVaze8l89tRnrriYC3InqHWh-5~cKegG-aah5vOMbSiHJVW8hTbJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crawford County Board of Elections on Aug. 27 voted to post notices proposing two polling‑place changes: Vernon Township Ward 3 would move from West End Elementary School on Brooks Road to Watson Run Church at 13158 Conneaut Lake Road, and Linesville Borough would move from the borough office at 103 West Erie St. to the Behr Family Active Aging Center on South Planeturning Street.

Elections staff said the Vernon Township change responds to parental concerns and site logistics at the elementary school, and they described Watson Run Church as accessible, with ample parking. Officials acknowledged concerns about traffic flow because the church sits near a township line and said they will consult PennDOT and local police about signage and traffic management.

For Linesville Borough, staff said the borough office has had repeated accessibility and parking challenges over the years; the Behr Family Active Aging Center was described as an accessible alternative with adequate parking and quicker ingress and egress for voters.

Under the county’s process, the board approved posting both proposed changes and will open a five‑working‑day public comment period. Elections staff said they will hold a follow‑up meeting on Sept. 3, when the board will take a formal vote. If moved, affected voters will receive new voter ID cards and mailings notifying them of the new polling sites.

Election board members discussed signage and traffic control for Vernon Township and agreed to notify PennDOT and local police where appropriate. The board received no formal opposition during the meeting and set the Sept. 3 meeting to finalize any changes.","The Crawford County Board of Elections approved notices to propose moving two polling places — Vernon Township Ward 3 from West End Elementary to Watson Run Church, and Linesville Borough from the borough office to the Behr Family Active Aging Center — and set a public comment period and follow‑up vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479659,"Commissioners approve series of grants, contracts, purchases and personnel actions",1067,83000,1150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693194-feffa62315445152dd0ee21523980384&start=83&end=1150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693194-feffa62315445152dd0ee21523980384/thumbnail_83000.jpg","/articles/6479659/Crawford-County/Pennsylvania/Commissioners-approve-series-of-grants-contracts-purchases-and-personnel-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479659-cf6da4dec23187f26ffc3839c8dae4ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770663911&Signature=aXegmrCGyhk9hj4Fbi5fc6Mz-e~od-dZuuYmQZeZAzJ9tZ-HkpwkZZYvRhUygtW16Jkfm1CDaa-bxJwoWm07jamOFnZXzLT-SQcPjHOOZ2x3vsENumMDR2L3t~p~JWiRFYjJocTLVkmETD1qumjdHYKepaabp~nLhKphLj47tM8as~Uar3rpv~xDMnEjQxs9~AkP4gDUYIDsgl9EJJub0HpIqaE2f~FWc0JArJ7QR~kinqLlnbn4w8NKQuo-Lli9f50PKijphFng34xwsUFq1pSbNZqtMD4hbpVKoSiULgKYrh0r3M295-oEK-1QqhCVmYnXEOF~BDjfIIkOVO~~sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crawford County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 27 approved a slate of routine payments, grant continuations, equipment purchases and personnel actions affecting public safety, courts, human services and county operations.

The board voted to continue a 2025 STOP (Services, Training, Officers and Prosecutors) grant program in the amount of $125,000 for the county, with $50,000 to pass through to women’s services to fund an embedded courthouse advocate, $35,000 allocated for crimes involving stalking and dating violence, and $35,000 to support an assistant district attorney who prosecutes those crimes. The motion passed on roll call.

Other approved items included a PCCD juvenile victim services grant continuation for $19,448 to support a victim‑witness position; a RASA grant continuation of $61,715 for the district attorney’s office; and a voter‑services election integrity grant request totaling $273,436.81 for calendar years 2025 and 2026, which the board ratified. The elections office also received approval to proceed with a Dominion software upgrade costing $13,844.

The board approved several public‑safety and facilities expenditures: payment of $2,700 to Mobilecom for conduit installation at the Greaser Road tower site; $10,882 for final grading and seating work at the same site; purchase of a Zetron gateway for Pennsylvania State Police console interoperability at $5,065; load bank testing of the public safety building generator at $850 and of a mobile command vehicle generator at $680; and replacement of six condensation pump reservoirs in the public safety data room at a cost of $4,170. The board also ratified payment of $4,640 to Canada Security for three new cameras and moving two existing cameras at the correctional facility.

County information technology and property services actions included approval to pay Civic Vanguard $11,636 for initial phases of GIS server upgrades and data redesign; renewal of multiple tier‑3 customer support plans for security systems (rates and monthly costs were cited in staff reports); and approval of a one‑year retainer of $3,000 with the appraisal consulting firm San Martino Stout & LaPresti for the board of assessment revision, with hourly billing credited against the retainer.

Planning and community programs also received approvals: reimbursements under the Whole Home Repair workforce and retention program to local contractors (Vogue Heating & Cooling $3,200; Ferguson Construction $720; MG Electrical Services $1,417.50; Ron Verka Home Inspections $400); a $5,900 reimbursement to Lyonsville Community Public Library for a generator paid through the Crawford Inspired mini‑grant; and ratification of a $2,812.51 in‑kind donation from Crawford Heritage Foundation to the community service department for trimmers and supplies.

The board ratified multiple routine county maintenance invoices, including repairs to courthouse pumps ($744.27), generator repairs ($1,077.91), purchase of millings for the fairgrounds ($656.38) paid from a grant, and siding materials and labor at the fairgrounds Sportsman’s Building ($6,913.48) to be reimbursed by the fair board.

On personnel matters, the salary board ratified emergency and routine hires and rate settings: a full‑time deputy sheriff (Thomas Andresiak) at $20.60 per hour; a law clerk (William Pachkowski) at $52,500 annually (with a prospective $1,000 add‑on upon bar admission); and creation and appointment of a per‑diem probation aide (Hannah Pelk) at $20 per hour. Retirement‑board motions on vesting and withdrawals were also carried.

Votes at a glance (selected motions approved):
- STOP grant continuation, $125,000 (approved) — supports advocate positions and prosecution; passed by roll call.
- PCCD juvenile victim services grant, $19,448 (approved).
- RASA grant continuation, $61,715 (approved).
- Election integrity grant application, $273,436.81 (approved).
- Dominion software upgrade for elections, $13,844 (approved).
- Civic Vanguard invoice for GIS work, $11,636 (approved).
- Multiple public‑safety equipment and service purchases (conduit $2,700; grading $10,882; Zetron gateway $5,065; generator testing $850/$680; cameras $4,640; condensation pumps $4,170) (approved).
- San Martino Stout & LaPresti retainer for appraisal consulting, $3,000 (approved).
- Reimbursements under Whole Home Repair program (various vendors and amounts) (approved).
- County maintenance invoice ratifications (multiple small amounts) (approved).
- Personnel actions listed above (approved).

Board members and staff who presented or moved items spoke during the meeting; most motions were moved and seconded and carried on roll call.

The approvals are routine continuations, vendor payments and personnel actions; several items were explicitly budgeted or described as grant continuations in staff presentations. Where staff noted future activity, such as ongoing grant cycles, the board directed standard follow up and will consider further paperwork or future presentations as required.","At its Aug. 27 meeting the Crawford County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine payments, grant continuations, equipment purchases and personnel actions, including a $125,000 STOP grant continuation and several public‑safety equipment purchases.","actionData","errors"]

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