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February 1, 2025

THE AGENDA

Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the listed meetings, too.

Monday, Feb. 3

● Elizabeth Township commissioners voting meeting, 7 p.m., 522 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

● Carroll Township supervisors voting meeting, 6 p.m., 130 Baird St., Monongahela.

● Monessen School Board agenda meeting, 6 p.m., 1275 Rostraver St. (Monessen Elementary Center board room.)

Wednesday, Feb. 5 ● Charleroi council voting meeting, 6 p.m., 338 Fallowfield Ave.

● McKeesport council agenda meeting, 6:30 p.m., followed by voting meeting at 7 p.m., 201 Lysle Blvd.

● Port Vue council voting meeting, 7:30 p.m., 1191 Romine Ave.

Thursday, Feb. 6 ● Donora Council work session 6 p.m., 603 Meldon Ave., Donora.

● McKeesport Area School District agenda meeting, 7:30 p.m., board room of the Administration Building, 3590 O’Neil Boulevard, McKeesport

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