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Blair County Commissioners vote against proposed site for new prison

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Blair County Commissioners voted against a proposed site for a new prison Thursday morning amid backlash from residents and a local representative. During a meeting, the commissioners decided they would now look elsewhere for the new correctional facility after exploring the possibility of using eminent domain to acquire land beside the Alto-Reste cemetery in Altoona. Residents, family members of loved ones buried in the ce…
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Blair County Commissioners vote against proposed site for new prison

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Blair County Commissioners voted against a proposed site for a new prison Thursday morning amid backlash from residents and a local representative. During a meeting, the commissioners decided they would now look elsewhere for the new correctional facility after exploring the possibility of using eminent domain to acquire land beside the Alto-Reste cemetery in Altoona. Residents, family members of loved ones buried in the ce…

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Blair Co. Commissioners Vote Against Using Land Behind Cemetery For New Prison

After strong public opposition, the Blair County Commissioners voted against a proposed site behind the Alto-Reste Cemetery for a new prison.  Commissioners have instead decided to look elsewhere for a home for the $100-million dollar facility.  Commissioners had considered using eminent domain to acquire 77 acres behind the cemetery, which resulted in a public backlash that included thousands signing a petition rejecting the idea.  In a prepare…

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