To bid or not to bid?

Residents weigh in on possible Papke's land acquisition

December 11, 2014

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So far public opinion is split on whether or not the Borough should bid on Lots 5, 6 and 7 at Papke's Landing. The Assembly heard two parties in favor and two against the land acquisition at Monday's regular meeting.

Four parties expressed their opinions on the acquisition of land at Papke's Landing, which will go up for sale Dec. 15. The initial public comment period was held at Monday's regular Assembly meeting.

There are three lots in particular that Borough Assembly members have said are important to the public and possible future development at Papke's. Before making a decision on whether or not to bid for the lots, the Assembly wanted to hear public input.

So far public opinion is split on the land sale.

Don and Charlene Anderson wrote in favor of purchasing the land. The Anderson's wrote in thei...

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