Elizabeth Twp. ratifies Forward Twp. police deal

By Mon Valley Independent

By John Rectenwald

jrectenwald@yourmvi.com

In a special meeting Tuesday, Elizabeth Township’s Board of Commissioners ratified a one-year municipal services agreement that provides police services to Forward Township.

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