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šŸŒ± How will Hazletonā€™s new budget rules change what council must do?

Good morning Hazleton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Hazletonā€™s new budget rules change what council must do?
  • How Hazletonā€™s new ICE partnership could change everyday policing here
  • How disruptive will Hazletonā€™s new UGI gas main project really be?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Variably cloudy and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 51 and low of 30 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Hazleton Study Commission begins drafting Budget and Finance article (standardspeaker.com) ā€” Hazletonā€™s Government Study Commission is reshaping how the cityā€™s annual budget is proposed, reviewed, and adopted, including moving up the mayorā€™s deadline and tightening councilā€™s responsibilities. Residents will see clearer rules for balanced budgets, emergency spending, and how new administrations can revise prior budgets, with a chance to inspect the proposed budget and have questions answered at City Hall.
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2. Hazleton City enters into partnership with ICE under 287(g) program (wnep.com) ā€” Hazleton officials have entered a 287(g) partnership with ICE that lets 23 city police officers perform certain federal immigration duties, sparking protests and legal questions from immigrant advocates. Community leaders at Hazleton One Community Center say fear and detentions are already discouraging residents from seeking help or volunteering, while Mayor Jeff Cusat defends the agreementā€™s legality and financial reimbursements.
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3. UGI to begin months-long gas main project in Hazleton (wnep.com) ā€” UGI is starting a months-long natural gas main installation in Hazleton today, with weekday work running 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through late July and possible traffic delays. Many local residents say the upgrades to old gas lines are worth the inconvenience and see the construction as an improvement for their neighborhood and city.
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4. Judge rejects misconduct claim in Hazleton overdose case (citizensvoice.com) ā€” A Luzerne County judge has ruled that prosecutors did not commit misconduct in the overdose death case involving a Hazleton man, allowing the charges to move toward a June trial. The decision also limits what jurors can hear about past drug activity while permitting testimony about alleged prior drug deliveries to the victim earlier in 2021.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It's still early, but I think our weeping cherries are going to look fantastic again this year!
    Nearly 40 years old and showing their age, so we can only cross our fingers and hope they'll live to see another season. Happy spring! (Nextdoor Hazleton)
  • Looking for someone to repair a well system at a fair, honest price.
    The pump was recently replaced, but we were likely overcharged by the company we went with, over 3k just to replace pump. Currently experiencing noā€¦ (Nextdoor Hazleton)
  • Silgan Containers Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Hazleton. Apply here.
  • Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Hazleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hazleton here.

Ok Hazleton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hazleton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hazleton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.