Railroad Township officials will keep the same salaries for another year. A 2018 salary resolution was approved last week by the township board.
Railroad Township Board Approves $60,000 Additional Appropriation for Legal Fees
The battle over fire protection in Railroad Township has led to some significant legal costs. Last week, the township board approved an additional appropriation of $60,000 to cover attorney’s fees.
Railroad Township Board Finalizes N.J.-S.P. School Board Appointment
The Railroad Township Board has once again voted to appoint Susan McCormack to the North Judson-San Pierre School Board, but this time, they did it legally. They originally made the decision last week, but didn’t take the vote in public, as required by law. So board members met again Thursday to rescind that action and do it again in public.
Township Advisory Board Prepared to Choose School Board Member
The Railroad Township Advisory Board will meet this evening to fill a seat on the North Judson-San Pierre School Board. Continue reading
Court Decision Paves Way for Change in Railroad Township Fire Protection
The restructuring of Railroad Township’s fire protection will be able to proceed, following a decision in Starke Circuit Court Monday. Continue reading
Railroad Township Fire Protection Contract Gets Temporary Extension, Following Court Hearing
The San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department will continue providing fire protection to Railroad Township for another month, following an emergency hearing in Starke Circuit Court Friday. It ended with both parties reaching an agreement to continue fire protection under the terms of the township’s current contract with the fire department until January 30. However, Fire Chief Joe Kryzyzanowski will temporarily step down during that time, with Assistant Chief Mike Korous taking over in an interim capacity. Continue reading
Starke Circuit Court Schedules Emergency Hearing on Railroad Township Fire Protection Contract
The controversy surrounding the planned restructuring of the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department has led to an emergency hearing in Starke Circuit Court. A complaint filed on behalf of Fire Chief Joe Kryzyzanowski and Railroad Township Board members Clarence Gehrke and Gus Eckert requests an emergency order allowing the department to continue providing fire protection under a temporary contract. Continue reading
Railroad Township Board Calls for Stop to Fire Department Restructuring
The Railroad Township Board is calling for a stop to the restructuring of the township’s fire protection services. Board members Gus Eckert and Clarence Gehrke gathered in special session Wednesday to pass a resolution rejecting a plan to sever ties with the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department. Continue reading
Railroad Township Questioned on School Board Appointment Process
The process of appointing North Judson-San Pierre School Board members was discussed during Wednesday’s Railroad Township Advisory Board meeting. School officials, as well as local residents, are considering whether the appointed school board should be changed to an elected one. Continue reading
