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NEWTON FALLS Newton Township trustees are considering changes with a new contract for the Newton Falls Joint Fire District, which serves both the township and village.
Trustee John Nemet, who sits on the fire board as the township’s representative, said at this week’s trustees meeting he is looking at possibly changing where the money goes.
He said the township’s fire levy generates $66,000 annually and the township’s share to the fire district is $55,000. Nemet said language in the contract is that the remaining approximately $10,000 should go to the district.
But trustees would prefer that remaining money stay in the township’s fire fund.
PRESENT: Doreen Lutz, Pete Augusta and John Nemet
Trustees:
⢠Announced that when larger groups are able to meet, a public meeting will be held on their comprehensive plan, which was prepared by Youngstown State University;
⢠Accepted a donation of property from the family of Lewis J. Thomas that includes four lots of 50 feet each. Augusta said the township may decide to sell the properties;
⢠Discussed taking part in the Ohio Township Association annual meeting in 2021, which will be online. Financial officer Susan Montgomery said those who do not take part in specific meetings can watch them afterward;
⢠Heard from road supervisor Mike Hall the road department has been doing a lot of roadside trash pickup with large items such as couches, dressers and televisions;