Bradford Era – There is no cause for panic… That was the central part of the message from Mount Jewett Mayor Annie Wolfe on Friday. She stopped by The Era to get the word out to residents of the borough and of Hamlin Township that talks of consolidation between the two municipalities are just that — talks.

“I wanted to assure the public that although officials in Hamlin Township and the borough are looking to start a committee, that this is just a discussion and nothing is going to happen immediately,” Wolfe said.

She noted that a story earlier in the week with municipal officials talking about forming a committee to study future possibilities was causing concern among residents.

The committee, she said, “is to see if this is going to benefit both communities or not.” Read More