Knick stand up guy, takes responsibility for his actions Every member of the Pittston Area Board should take a lesson from Bruce Knick. At this past meeting, Knick apologized for his actions for his recent DUI. “I take full responsibility and I feel that all things happen for a reason.” Knick said in a prepared statement. He said he will certainly learn from this and will be seeking treatment. While I am in no way condoning his actions he truly was sincere, contrite and it seemed all present were OK with it. Nor did he try hind behind his attorney. Read More ... 29 opinions posted
A kinder gentler PA board, nepotism policy presented This past Pittston Area Board meeting certainly was not good for business. It ran way too smooth. No one throwing pencils, no arguments, no pounding of the gavel… Just cordial polite exchanges. It was certainly a kinder gentler Pittston Area Board They did bring up the hiring and nepotism policies. Board member Bob Linskey seemed to be looking to adopt a “no nepotism” policy (click here to view)Read More ... Joe Valenti - 4 opinions posted
Bolin & Cassarella
WA minority member says "Sunshine Law" may have been violated Wyoming Area minority board member, John Bolin, thinks the board may have violated the “Sunshine Law” “Frank Casarella called a meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, and asked fellow board members to be there,” Bolin said. Bolins says the meeting was review employment issues, and “a quorum of the members were in attendance.” Bolin feels while you can call an emergency meeting it should be fully disclosed and announced at the next official meeting. Read More ... Joe Valenti - 5 opinions posted
