Lake Twp. trustees hold special meeting

Joy Burnett Joy Burnett Joy Burnett The Hartville News

Published August 30, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

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Lake Township trustees held a special meeting Aug. 28. The purpose of the meeting was an executive session with legal counsel to consider a personnel matter. No action was taken.

The next regular meeting of the board will be held Monday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. at the Township Hall, 12360 Market Ave. N. All meetings are open to the public and available via livestream.

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