All four challengers for four seats open during November elections for the Pottsgrove school board appear to have won party nominations in Tuesday’s primary elections. Only three of four incumbents did as well, however.
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4 Newcomers, 3 Veterans Nominated In ‘Grove SB Race
Posted on 22 May 2013.
Posted in Education, Local, Montgomery County, People, Politics, Pottsgrove Schools, Pottstown4 Comments
Kaiser, Watson Win Township Commissioner Primaries
Posted on 22 May 2013.
One of two incumbents and the sole challenger won primary nominations Tuesday to run for Lower Pottsgrove commissioner seats during the fall. Also, wins in uncontested primaries for township tax collector ensures a November battle.
Posted in Local, Lower Pottsgrove, Montgomery County, People, Politics, Sanatoga1 Comment
Morning’s Voter Turnout? Very Light, Observers Report
Posted on 21 May 2013.
As of 8:30 a.m., when the vote-before-work crowd is usually out-and-about, Tuesday’s Primary Day activity didn’t seem active at all.
Posted in Local, Lower Pottsgrove, Politics, Pottsgrove Schools, Sanatoga1 Comment
Meet The Candidates For Pottsgrove’s School Board
Posted on 18 May 2013.
Eight local residents have demonstrated their willingness to volunteer time and talents to help govern the actions of the Pottsgrove School District. Find out more about them.
Posted in Education, Local, People, Politics, Pottsgrove Schools, Pottstown5 Comments
Opinions From Candidates For Pottsgrove’s School Board
Posted on 18 May 2013.
Reporter Evan Brandt of The (Pottstown PA) Mercury newspaper has created and posted online video interviews with both slates of candidates for the Pottsgrove Board of School Directors. If you intend to vote in Tuesday’s primary election, they’re worth watching.
Posted in Education, Local, People, Politics, Pottsgrove Schools, Pottstown, Video7 Comments
House Drops Rebate Expansion, Supported By Painter
Posted on 08 May 2013.
Legislators declined to add more money to the state property tax rebate program. Its application deadline is June 30; the state representative’s office in Sanatoga can help constituents apply if they’re eligible.
Posted in Education, Harrisburg, Personal Finance, Politics, Real Estate, Sanatoga2 Comments
PA’s Capital, Harrisburg, Charged By SEC With Fraud
Posted on 08 May 2013.
Federal investigators said city officials misled the public, and its investors, about the troubled state of the municipality’s finances.
Posted in Harrisburg, PoliticsComments Off
Nepotism Report Names Lower Pottsgrove Congressmen
Posted on 02 May 2013.
Jim Gerlach, currently representing Lower Pottsgrove in the U.S. Congress, and his predecessor, Charlie Dent, are among those identified in a Washington watchdog group’s new report as having “gifted” themselves while in office. Neither is alleged to have done anything illegal.
Posted in Business, Local, Lower Pottsgrove, Politics7 Comments
Representative Holds Sanatoga Open House April 20
Posted on 13 April 2013.
Mark Painter, who represents the state’s 146th Legislative District, opens his Sanatoga office doors on April 20 for a four-hour meet-and-greet session with constituents. His staff will be on hand for problem-solving, too.
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Lacking State Chatter, Pottsgrove Eyes Next Budget Move
Posted on 12 April 2013.
The state has been eerily silent about how its own budget plans will affect school districts. Without more detail, the Pottsgrove school board later this month plans to adopt its $61 million 2013-2014 academic year preliminary budget as a proposed final one, possibly with little or no changes
Posted in Harrisburg, Local, Politics, Pottsgrove Schools, Pottstown3 Comments
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