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March 7, 2019

Collections complaints in Port Vue

By Mon Valley Independent

By Jim Busch

For the MV Independent

Port Vue council heard complaints about its tax collection service during Wednesday night’s meeting.

Borough resident Ron Perkosci expressed his dislike for Keystone Collections Group, which provides the service. Perkosci claimed his problems date back to 1994 and alleges the company failed to resolve the issue on numerous occasions. 

He was especially concerned with how the collections firm handled the borough’s sanitation fees. 

Borough Manager Malisa M. Migliori acknowledged Pekorsci’s concerns, but added that Keystone Collections Group has improved its collection of garbage fees. 

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