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Penn Forest Supervisors look for better returns on CDs, summer roads and improvements projects underway by Seth Isenberg
Investment Trust. PLGIT’s posted return rates are higher With the certificates of dethan the local banks. During posit in Mauch Chunk Trust discussion on the topic, it was and Jim Thorpe Neighborhood noted that PLGIT’s fees cut Banks due for rollover, with the return substantially, which a total amount invested of is why the township switched $3,385,332, it was decided to to the locals. It was agreed to take a new look at the Pennopen a new PLGIT account, sylvania Local Government and speak to the local banks to
compare numbers to determine who has the best return. Supervisors voted to extend the declaration of disaster another 30 days, until the next meeting. There was some unhappiness with the 2019 audit, and after lengthy discussion, supervisors approved it on a
vote of 4 to 1, supervisor Judy Knappenberger opposed. Bills of $80,563 from the General Fund were approved after a reimbursement for a dinner of $6.10 was removed from the petty cash request. This turned out to be the extra cost of a meal after a holiday certificate given to staff as a
gift by a vendor, was used — so was not a township expense. Knappenberger led a goaround on the extra $6.10, and $14 spent on mums for the office. The $14 stayed in, so Knappenberger voted no on the revised bills, to 4 yes votes. This month, the big paySee PENN FOREST, page 8
Kidder Supervisors hear complaints about fireworks and renters by Seth Isenberg
ing those about fireworks. Resident Tom Davis was back — he had brought samThe July 16 meeting of Kidples of fireworks cases that der Supervisors heard verbal were used at neighbors’ homes fireworks as complaints were last year, and this newspaper launched from all sides, it ran a photo. He said that fireseemed. There was an overworks have been “every single flow crowd due to Covid-19 social separation rules — with a night…sometimes well into substantial part of those want- the early morning, as late as ing in — out in the parking lot. 4:30 a.m.” He added that the fines for shooting fireworks, A system started where, once upwards of $100, are “not people spoke, they vacatmuch” for someone renting a ed their place inside so that home for perhaps thousands. those in the parking lot could come in to speak. Citizen after He and other rental property owners said that they see to it citizen got up to offer stories that their renters understand of bad behaviors, and some offered constructive ideas. The the township rules, and follow them. upshot is that the township is Properties owner Joe Arking working hard to hire a code declared that “You have a lack enforcement officer to go out and enforce the rules, includSee KIDDER TWP., page 18
SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING at Lake Harmony, with lots of people out enjoying the beautiful weather. Masks are required in public places, and mid-month restrictions limit the numbers in indoor dining settings. Full-time residents had some complaints about fireworks and short-term renters at the July Kidder Township Supervisors’ meeting. JPK: Ruth Isenberg