Borough Assembly again approves lower power rate for school district, not hospital

The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted in its second reading to approve an ordinance that provides an 8 cent power rate for the school buildings.

The break-even power rate applies to the aquatic boiler room, the aquatic center, the high school, middle school and elementary school.

The request comes after meetings between the Petersburg School District, Petersburg Medical Center and borough administrators on how to maintain services without increasing fees or taxes.

During its last meeting, member Jeigh Stanton Gregor suggested the assembly approve the same rate for the hospital but the amendmen...