Well, a month has passed since the Austin Borough Council approved acceptance of the "gift" of the NWSB branch office building on Turner Street containing the stipulation that it can never be used for another financial institution.
This week's Potter Leader-Enterprise, in an article written by Kathy Brooks, indicates that all the legal documents have been sent to the borough's attorney for acceptance of the property. So, I have given up hope that Northwest Saving's Bank would realize the hardship they have placed on the citizens of southern Potter County and do the right thing by removing the restriction, especially since the land was given to the initial banking institution for $1.00 to build a bank there.
Kathy also writes that council "noted other organizations and financial institutions continue to express interest in moving to the Austin area and Council will continue to work with these institutions". I'll monitor that statement for history's sake.
Note: The Borough of Austin Administration moved into the building.
But, it's time to move on. I have taken steps to change my local banking account to The First National Bank of Port Allegany, heeding the old adage "consumers vote with their wallet". This process should be complete by April 1st.
Austin has overcome many adversities in its history. This is just one more to add to the list.
Spring is right around the corner. It has been above 32 degrees for 3 or 4 days in a row and I have already begun making plans to attend my first professional baseball game of the season. The Pirates' AAA farm club, the Indianapolis Indians, visit Buffalo on May 25th, 26th and 27th. I can't wait for that first 50 plus degree day. Isn't it strange that when it reaches 40 degrees here in Austin, it seems like Miami Beach and the coats come off!
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