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Supervisors praise crews for storm response and discuss open-records costs
Summary
Officials praised township crews and utility partners for response to a winter storm and discussed concerns about required paid newspaper legal notices that cost the township 'tens of thousands' annually and ongoing lobbying through PSATS for alternatives.
Supervisor 2 commended township crews and the utility Pennalec for their response during the recent winter storm, saying crews worked extended shifts to restore power and clear downed trees.
The chair noted it is "Open Records/Transparency Week" and defended the township's openness, saying staff process open-records requests frequently and often provide records electronically for free. He also raised the cost of mandated paid legal notices in the Erie Times and said the township is engaging PSATS to pursue more flexible, less expensive ways to meet public-notice requirements.
Resident Vicky Roberts also praised the township's transparency and said many records are available online without formal requests.
