Monessen rec board finally meets, intends to be active in 2024

By Mon Valley Independent

By Michael Richter

mrichter@yourmvi.com

For the first time in quite a while, the Monessen Recreation Board held a meeting last week. Mayor Ron Mozer referred to the gathering as “very productive, positive and very exciting” at Thursday’s council meeting.

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