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Council approves minutes, police budget, wastewater payment and multiple appointments; several routine items pass by voice vote
Summary
On a short agenda, New Freedom council approved meeting minutes, affirmed the Southern Regional Police Department 2026 budget, authorized a $555,944.40 payment for Phase 1 aeration upgrades, and confirmed several commission and board appointments. Eminent domain proceedings for 1 East Franklin Street were discussed but the motion failed.
New Freedom — Council cleared a number of routine agenda items by voice vote, approving prior meeting minutes, a regional police budget and a large wastewater contractor payment, while also confirming appointments to several borough boards.
Minutes and organizational votes: The council approved the Dec. 8 regular meeting minutes and the Jan. 5 organizational meeting minutes after a motion and second. Speaker 11 and others recorded aye votes on the minutes.
Police budget: The Southern Regional Police Department 2026…
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