Charleroi begins search for new code enforcement officer
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March 24, 2023

Charleroi begins search for new code enforcement officer

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Charleroi has been without a full-time code enforcement officer since August, but that may change soon. During a meeting this month, council decided to start searching to fill the position, though not all council members were on board with making a new hire. Council members Nancy Ellis, Jerry Jericho and President Frank Paterra voted against bringing someone on full-time, with Larry Celaschi, Randy DiPiazza, Paul Pivovarnik and Joe Smith voting to move forward with the search.

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