Wakefield Township to receive pandemic funds

By P.J. GLISSON

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WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP — In a special meeting this week, members of the Wakefield Township Board of Trustees voted to approve a formal conflict of interest policy that was a necessary precursor to receiving $30,982 from the American Rescue Plan.

According to Township Supervisor Mandy Lake, the COVID-19 relief funds that were issued by the federal government in the spring are expected to be allotted in two segments over the next two years.

In a Thursday email, Lake reported that the board also voted to accept the federal funds.

Regarding the conflict policy,...