WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SAY FURLOUGHS COMING IN TWO WEEKS DUE TO STATE BUDGET IMPASSE

Westmoreland County Commissioners said in two weeks, they will be forced to furlough employees and partially close county parks as a result of the ongoing state budget impasse.  The Trib reports that Commissioners on Thursday instructed department heads to make recommendations for a temporary job reduction plan as part of continued cost-saving efforts.  County officials say the move is necessary to counteract steep financial losses resulting from the state budget stalemate.  Furlough notices are expected to go out next week.