BVA tax confusion resolved

By Mon Valley Independent

By Kaylie Moore

kmoore@yourmvi.com

Issues with Belle Vernon Area School District municipalities’ tax documents have been corrected, the school board reported Monday.

Business manager J.R. Dzurica said he contacted the district’s representative at Berkheimer last week after problems were discussed at a Belle Vernon borough council meeting.

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