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Monday, July 16, 2012

Plum Comprehensive Plan Gets OK From Council

The plan is considered blueprint for the borough's future.

After many years in the making, Plum Borough has a new comprehensive plan. Last week, borough council voted 6-1 to approve the 10-year plan, which is set to act as a blueprint for the future. Councilman Don Knopfel dissented. The comprehensive plan outlines actions that should retain and attract businesses and jobs, improve the borough's housing stock, preserve and protect its natural and man-made environment, improve its transportation network and enhance the quality of life for its residents and businesses. Preparation of the plan began in 2009, and the borough planning commission and a 13-member steering committee helped along the way. Councilman Keith Nowalk said the plan was four years in the making, and he was happy to finally have …

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