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NOTICE: The Township Office will be closed on the following days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January17th • Presidents’ Day - Monday, February 21st
New Garden Paths The Smith-Harker Community gardeners wish to thank the Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Company for their thoughtful and generous donation of pavers for our garden paths. Continued on Page 12
IN THIS ISSUE DAILY LIVING COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Information Ordinance 801 an Ordinance Regulating Dangerous or Dilapidated Properties Delaware Township Budget Dingman’s Ferry-Delaware Township Historical Society Blue Ridge Communications to Begin Fiber-to-the-Home Rebuild Met-Ed Conducts Annual Storm
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Delaware Township’s Annual Harvest Festival — Page 2
Restoration Drill to Help Employees Prepare for Real-Life Events
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Emergency Management Winter 2021 “The Final Curtain” Pike County Fire Departments Winter 2021-2022 Preparedness CDL Snow Plow Drivers Wanted Ambulance Squad Cardiac Monitor Pike County Launches New Website
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MEETINGS & EVENTS Zoom In Public Notices
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PARKS & REC NPS Announces Reduced Winter Services and Priority Snow Removal Routes 13 DTVAC Announces Annual Subscription Drive
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New Garden Paths — Page 1 & 12
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Delaware Township’s Annual Harvest Festival By Rebecca Gray
Delaware Township Recreation Commission held the Townships annual harvest festival in Akenac Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Each year the festival brings hundreds of attendees who can enjoy free hayrides, free pumpkins for children, browsing or shopping the vendor/crafter booths, food, a chili contest or the parks playground, beach area and hiking trails. If you would like to know more about Delaware Township’s recreation events, or have a desire to volunteer with the recreation commission, please visit www.facebook.com/recreation18328 or email recreation@delawaretownshippa.gov
Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Akenac Park: Off-Season Operational Hours September through May • Hiking, fishing and playground available. Beach closed. No swimming. No grilling permitted. Closed on Tuesdays for Maintenance
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: MEETINGS
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Information The Pike County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with Wayne Community Health Centers to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Pike County Training Center every 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. All brands of vaccine will be available for 1st, 2nd or booster shots: Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, Moderna, and Pfizer-BioNTech. Download recommendations from the PA Department of Health regarding COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Advance registration is requested. Call the Wayne Community Health Centers COVID hotline to schedule an appointment 570.253.8197. Walk-ins are also welcome.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 7:00 pm at the Township Municipal Building
WORKSHOPS 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6:00 pm at the Township Municipal Building
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ORDINANCE 801 an ORDINANCE REGULATING DANGEROUS OR DILAPIDATED PROPERTIES The Delaware Township Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 801 an ordinance regulating dangerous or dilapidated properties on October 27, 2021. Below you will find the details of the ordinance. Complaints regarding Ordinance 801 can be investigated by submitting a service request at the Delaware Township Office located at 116 Wilson Hill Road.
ORDINANCE 801 801-1. DEFINITIONS Definitions of words in this Ordinance are listed alphabetically in the Definitions Dictionary located at the beginning of the combined Ordinances of Delaware Township. These definitions are an integral part of the Ordinances of Delaware Township, which are incomplete without them.
801-2. PURPOSE The purposes of this ordinance are for Delaware Township to: A. protect the life, safety, or general health and welfare of the occupants or the people of the Township of Delaware from structures which have been damaged by fire, wind, water or other causes so as to have become dangerous. B. regulate properties which have become or are so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or which fail to provide the amenities essential for human habitation or use. C. prevent injury to members of the public or adjoining property from parts that might fall and injure them.
801-3. PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATION Whenever it shall be reported or come to the attention of any township official that any building or structure completed, or in the process of construction, or any portion thereof, is in a dangerous condition, such person having knowledge thereof shall report the same to the Board of Supervisors. The Board shall immediately dispatch the building inspector to investigate and examine said building or structure. If such investigation or examination indicates such building or structure to be dangerous in accordance within the standards of 801-1 of this chapter, a written report of such investigation shall be submitted to the Board of Supervisors, specifying the exact condition of such building or structure and setting forth whether or in what respect the structure is dangerous, and whether the structure is capable of being properly repaired.
801-4. PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING REPAIR, VACATION, OR SUBSEQUENT SECURING OF PROPERTY The following procedures shall be followed by the Board of Supervisors in ordering repair, vacation or securing of property: Upon receipt of a report in accordance with 801-3 of this chapter, the Board of Supervisors will give written notice to the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent and all other persons having an interest in said building as shown by land records of the Recorder
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of Deeds of Pike County, to remedy or repair said property or respond. The owner shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the notice to remedy or repair the building. The Supervisors may grant an extension to the owner to repair or remedy the building if the owner provides good cause for the requested extension to the Supervisors. The notice required by this section shall be served personally upon the owner of a dangerous building if the owner resides in the township or personally upon his agent if such agent resides within the township. If personal service as required herein cannot be obtained or if the owner resides outside of the township, such notice shall be sent to the owner of a dangerous building by regular mail with a certificate of mailing at the last known address thereof. The notice shall identify the building or structure deemed dangerous and contain a statement of the particulars which made this building or structure a dangerous building. The owner shall be given thirty (30) days from the date of notice to repair or remedy the building. The Board of Supervisors shall cause to be placed on all dangerous buildings a notice reading substantially as follows:
e BOARD OF SUPERVISORS e John Henderson Chair jhenderson@delawaretownshippa.gov Jane Neufeld Vice-Chair | Treasurer jneufeld@delawaretownshippa.gov Rick Koehler Secretary rkoehler@delawaretownshippa.gov
e ADMINISTRATION e Krista Predmore Township Administrator kpredmore@delawaretownshippa.gov Robin Jones H.R. | Administrative Asst. rjones@delawaretownshippa.gov Jamie Montague Permit Assistant jmontague@delawaretownshippa.gov
e ROAD & MAINTENANCE DEPT. e Vincent Flatt | Road Master vflatt@delawaretownshippa.gov
“This building has been found to be a dangerous building by the Board of Supervisors of Delaware Township.”
Michael Moffa | Assistant Road Master mmoffa@delawaretownshippa.gov
Upon failure of persons of interest to repair structure or show cause why they cannot do so, the Board of Supervisors may issue an order to vacate and secure based upon findings of fact as set out in the building inspector’s report.
Curt McMickle cmcmickle@delawaretownshippa.gov
e BOARDS & CHAIRPERSONS e Planning Commission Vincent Flatt, Secretary
801-5. VIOLATIONS AND PENALITIES Any person removing the notice provided for in 801-4D, or tampering with, or theft or destruction of materials used to secure dangerous buildings shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding, be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days.
Zoning Hearing Board Krista Predmore, Secretary Board of Auditors Chair, Dennis Lee dennisleedtauditor@gmail.com
If the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee or any other person having an interest in said building, as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of the County of Pike, will not or cannot comply with any notice or order to repair, vacate or secure within 30 days of such order being given, the Board of Supervisors is empowered to cause such building or structure to be secured by the township and to cause the costs of such action, together with a penalty of 10%, to be charged against the land on which the building existed as a municipal lien.
e ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS e Building Inspector Code Inspections, Inc. jcutri@codeinspections.net Zoning Officer Ron Tussel rontussel@gmail.com Sewage Officer Ron Tussel rontussel@gmail.com
801-6. EMERGENCY CASES In cases wherein it reasonably appears that there exists an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person caused or created by a dangerous building, as defined herein, the Board shall cause the immediate vacation and securing of such dangerous building, all costs to be borne by the owner or persons of interest as set forth in 801-5B.
801-7 ENACTMENT The enactment of this Ordinance shall serve as a repeal of any ordinance inconsistent herewith.
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Delaware Township 2022 Budget approved December 15, 2021 The annual Township budget is coordinated and prepared by the Treasurer, the Township Administrator, and the Director of Public Works in accordance with the requirements of the PA SecondClass Township Code. The budgeting process typically begins in late July, three workshops are held in the fall to discuss, and ends in November/December.
Budgeting Goal The goal of the Township Budget process is to comprehensively evaluate the Township’s financial status and present this information in a manner that will facilitate understanding by Township citizens and the government organization. The document presents an assessment of issues and services, a plan for allocating financial resources to address these issues, and provide public services to the community in the short and long term. Following the preparation of the Township budgets that allocate Township financial resources, it is the final responsibility of the Board of Supervisors to formally approve the budget in November/December for implementation in the coming fiscal year. The budget is tentatively approved and open to the public in November, and finally approved in December. This budget for 2022 contains capital spending (work that is not done annually) in the budget, utilizing the American Rescue Plan monies and previous unallocated monies. Submitted by Delaware Township Treasurer Jane E. Neufeld November 17, 2021
Delaware Township All Funds 2022 Budget Summary
Nov. 17, 2021
ASSETS/INCOME
Catagory 279
General Fund
Rec/Park Fund
Opening Balance Forward 2022
$
1,293,094.00
$
22,000.00
Taxes
$
1,189,500.00
$
153,000.00
321-322
Licenses/Permits
$
16,500.00
Fines
$
3,800.00
341-342
Interest/Dividends/Rents
$
2,350.00
$
300.00
354-357
Intergovernmental
$
299,950.18 136,025.00
361-364
Charges for service
$
382-389
Misc.
$
Employee Insur. Contribution
$
Interfund Transfers
$
365 392
Op. Reserve Fund
Fire Tax Fund
Cap. Reserve Cap. Reserve Fund Gen. Fund Fund Rec/Parks
Emer. Services Fund
Roads, Bridges, Equipment
A.R.P. Monies
Acct. Reference
300-301 331
Liquid Fuels Fund
-
$
5,050.00
$
200.00
$
345,330.95 $
$
60.00
$
196,425.65
$
315,410.00
$
314,222.79
$
312,946.58
$
339,822.87
$
495,663.19
$
344,306.98
$
925.00
$
90.00
$
102.00
$
120.00
$
115.00
$
150.00
$
371,337.18
153,000.00
11,000.00 -
Total Income
$
1,659,125.18
$
158,550.00
$
196,485.65
$
153,000.00
$
316,335.00
$
314,312.79
$
313,048.58
$
339,942.87
$
495,778.19
$
715,794.16
TOTAL ALL ASSETS/INCOME
$
2,952,219.18
$
180,550.00
$
541,816.60
$
153,000.00
$
316,335.00
$
314,312.79
$
313,048.58
$
339,942.87
$
495,778.19
$
715,794.16
$
8,700.00
$
18,222.92
$
153,000.00
$
431,405.07
EXPENDITURES
Catagory
Acct. Reference
400-409
General Govt.
$
213,235.00
410-419
Public Safety
$
444,846.64
Health/Welfare
$
6,200.00
PW-Roads/Maintenance/Other
$
232,835.00
423 427-439
454-456 470
Liq. Fuels -- Roads, bridges, etc
$
324,251.00
Liq. Fuels -- Veh./ equipment
$
24,838.84
Culture/Recreation
$
-
$
109,341.00
Debt Service Employee Wages
$
342,315.00
$
35,000.00
Employer Paid Taxes/Benefits/W Comp
$
49,194.96
$
3,150.00
486
Insurance Premiums
$
49,398.00
487
105,914.04
$
156,191.00
$
349,089.84
$
(771,293.46) $
2,359.00
$
(152,604.19)
$
481-484
Employee Health Insur. Benefits
$
489-493
Misc/Unclassified
$
1,550.00
279.10
Unreserved-designated
$
984,930.00
Total Expenditures
$
2,430,418.64
Year End Income-Exps.
$
Plus Bal. Fwd at start of 2022
$
1,293,094.00
$
22,000.00
$
345,330.95
TOTAL ALL EXPENDITURES
$
2,952,219.18
$
180,550.00
$
541,816.60
492
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Interfund Transfers
$
153,000.00 -
153,000.00
$
449,627.99
$
$
316,335.00
-
$
$
314,312.79
-
$
$
313,048.58
-
$
$
339,942.87
-
$
$
495,778.19
-
$
266,166.17
$
316,335.00
$
314,312.79
$
313,048.58
$
339,942.87
$
495,778.19
$
715,794.16
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Dingmans FerryDelaware Township Historical Society Preserving History and Memories We, the members of the Historical Society are dedicated to preserving the history of Dingmans Ferry. Additionally, we are devoted to highlighting the memories of those people, both past and present, who are and have been an integral part of this community.
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The first person deserving attention is Leroy Cron. Leroy was born on February 18th, 1934 to Charles and Lillian (Smith) Cron and he had a sister, Doris M. Cron. He was a lifetime resident of Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania spending his earlier years on Mill Street just outside of the Village. In his childhood, Leroy would earn money by mowing lawns in the Village. He took his earnings and bought the first rotary mower in Dingmans Ferry so that he could provide better service to his customers. He attended Delaware Township Elementary School and graduated from Milford High in 1951. After his schooling was completed, he served in the U.S. Army from 1956 until 1962. After his military service he worked for Dewey B. Kingston Construction Company for over 40 years building many homes in Pike County. In 1994, he was employed by the County Commissioners as Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement in 2000. Being a very active individual, he worked part time for The Dingmans Choice and Delaware Bridge Company working maintenance. Leroy married Roberta (Bobby) Findlay Cron his wife of 48 years. The couple had twin boys, Charles and Robert. As many of the Dingmans Ferry Village residents, the Cron’s were forced out of their home by the Tocks
Island Project created by the Army Corp of Engineers but they remained and rebuilt in Dingmans Ferry. Leroy was a “Jack of all Trades” he could fix anything! He made furniture and did carpentry. He loved building hotrods and used to race stock cars that he built at the MAC-A-TEK Raceway, Lakeville PA. He rebuilt his 1940 Ford Coupe Deluxe and loved NASCAR Racing. He was a member of the Country Cruisers Car Club. Leroy was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent many hours fishing at his cabin on Woodpecker Lake. A great neighbor and friend, being available to help when help was needed. He didn’t hesitate in helping fellow residents during the flood 1955. In 1956, he was a founding member of the Delaware Township Fire Department. As a member of the Historical Society, he gave his time and skills in creating the first Dingmans Ferry Museum. Sadly, Leroy passed on November 7, 2021 but he will be remembered always as member of our Historical Society.
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Blue Ridge Communications to Begin Fiber-to-the-Home Rebuild Palmerton, PA-September 16th, 2021- Today, Blue Ridge Communications, one of the nation’s first Broadband Internet providers, announced the beginning of a complete Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) rebuild of its cable systems serving rural Pennsylvanians. After successfully deploying its first Fiber-to-the-Home system in rural Westfield, Pa, Blue Ridge will take its acquired knowledge and begin rebuilding its 8000 miles of the cable plant, passing over 250,000 homes serving Northeastern Pennsylvania. “Our current 1Gig Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) network serves our customers well with the speed and reliability they need. We always have our eye toward the horizon, and with this decision, we are looking to future-proof our network,” said Blue Ridge’s Mark Masenheimer, VP of operations. Blue Ridge, like most operators, saw significant increases in customers and usage during the pandemic and only sees that trajectory continuing. “We believe the need for speed and bandwidth will continue to increase as more and more people work, learn, and are entertained at home. Fiber allows for ultra-fast symmetrical speeds and increased network reliability as well as the added environmental benefits of lower power consumption. It is the next logical step in the evolution of our network,” Masenheimer said.
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Blue Ridge will introduce Fiber-to-the-Home area by area over the next few years. Blue Ridge assures its customers that it is preparing for the future and making a significant capital investment to build a state-of-the-art network to meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs. “We love the communities we serve and believe a fiber network will attract new businesses, quality jobs, and improve the quality of life. With this investment, we continue our commitment to serving our customers and communities with the best technology available.” Masenheimer said. About Blue Ridge: Blue Ridge has been providing Cable TV to communities in Pennsylvania since 1950 and started its Internet service in partnership with Penteledata in 1994. Blue Ridge is committed to providing innovative, best in class services through strategic investments in forward-thinking technology and partnerships with industry leading companies. As we improve and expand our product offerings and our infrastructure, we continue our efforts to ensure that customers who live in rural areas can still access and enjoy the best of Blue Ridge. We also believe in being active partners with the communities we serve. Our team takes pride in supporting various local charities and organizations, including the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Dream Come True, Easter Seals, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Operation Christmas Child. For Media Inquiries Contact: Joe Lorah 613 Third Street, Palmerton Pa. 18071 Phone- 610-826-9080 ext. 2283 Email- jlorah@brctv.com
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Employees sharpen power restoration skills during 2021 tabletop drill READING, Pa., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), recently completed its yearly emergency preparation drill focused on testing its storm restoration process in the event severe weather causes widespread outages throughout its service area. The drill was designed to prepare employees for storm restoration by reviewing restoration processes and storm-management tools critical to quickly getting the lights back on. The hypothetical scenario focused on an outbreak of severe thunderstorms in eastern Pennsylvania, during which a powerful tornado with 170 mph winds touched down in Berks County, toppling trees, snapping utility poles, closing roads and disrupting power to thousands of customers. More than 30 Met-Ed employees from the Operations, Engineering, Safety, Logistics, Communications, External Affairs, Customer Support, Facilities, Corporate Support and Planning and Analysis groups participated in the four-hour drill. “This is a great opportunity for us to practice and sharpen our skills in preparation for severe weather as we head into the winter storm season,” said Linda Moss, regional president of Met-Ed. “Periodic emergency drills are another way we invest in reliability for our customers, in addition to tree trimming and the continuous work we do to harden our electric system and enhance its resiliency.”
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Pike County Fire Depts. Lackawaxen Twp. Volunteer Ambulance Service (Dept. 21) 109 PA Rt. 590, Greeley, PA 570-685-4022 Greeley Fire Department (Dept. 23) 245 PA Rt. 590, Greeley, PA 570-685-7537 Bushkill Fire Company (Dept. 24) 124 Evergreen Dr., Lehman, PA - 570-588-6033 Blooming Grove Fire Dept. (Dept. 25) 484 PA Rt. 739, Hawley, PA 570-775-7355 Dingman Twp. Fire Dept. (Dept. 26) 680 Log Tavern Rd., Milford, PA - 570-686-3696 Central Fire Dept. (Dept. 27) 574 Westcolang Rd., Hawley, PA 570-685-7344 Delaware Twp. Fire Co. (Dept. 28) 131 Wilson Hill Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA - 570-828-2223 Delaware Twp. Ambulance Corp. (Dept. 28) 135 Park Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA - 570-828-2345 Hemlock Farms Fire & Rescue (Dept. 29) 1053 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA - 570-775-6447 Lackawaxen Fire Dept. (Dept. 31) 116 Township Rd., Lackawaxen, PA 570-685-7330 Matamoras Borough Fire Dept. (Dept. 32) 506 Avenue Q, Matamoras, PA - 570-491-4154 Milford Fire Dept. (Dept. 33) 107 W. Catharine St., Milford, PA - 570-296-6121 Mill Rift Fire Dept. (Dept. 34) 139 Bluestone Blvd., Mill Rift, PA 570-491-4850 Promised Land Fire & Ambulance (Dept. 35) RR 390, Greentown, PA 570-676-3818 Tafton Fire Co. (Dept. 37) 235 PA Rt. 507, Hawley, PA 570-226-4273 Westfall Fire Dept. (Dept. 39) 101 Mtn. Ave., Matamoras, PA - 570-491-4717 Shohola Fire Dept. (Dept. 41) 325 PA Rt. 434, Shohola, PA 570-559-7525 Forest Fire Dept. (Dept. 81) 1129 Towpath Rd., Hawley, PA - 570-226-5022
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“THE FINAL CURTAIN” The lyrics of the song “My Way” written by Paul Anka and made indelibly famous by the great Frank Sinatra, tell the story of an individual reflecting on life’s journey and judging most of the activities and experience with satisfaction. Such is the case with my journey as Emergency Management Coordinator for Delaware Township which will come to an end by the time this newsletter is published or shortly thereafter in January of 2022. After serving off and on in this capacity (mostly ON) since 1999, it is time to step back and create an opportunity for service for someone else. That someone else is Matthew Light, a relative newcomer to our community having been here a little less than 5 years, but never the less qualified and with a desire to serve now in his community as he did our nation as a veteran of the United States Army. Elsewhere in this paper you will find his second contribution reflecting his thoughts on emergency preparedness, having previously written for the fall edition as part of his development as my Deputy Coordinator for the past year. A little more about Matt and the future later but for right now I hope you will indulge me as I recount and reflect for you on this journey of almost 20 years. I came to the Emergency Management Coordinator job by way of the Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Company (where I just concluded 30 years of service) and the “gentle” persuasion of the board of supervisors when my term as Chief expired at the end of 1998. This was still 2 years prior to the attacks of 9-11, and almost 5 years before the advent of the National Incident Management System which standardized response frameworks across the nation and all emergency services and would change disaster response permanently for the better. At that time, the EMC position was a “collateral” duty of Ted Parsell, lifelong resident, Roadmaster and Township Supervisor. At that time, the township had seen year round population almost double from when I moved here in 1990 to about 6000 residents at the end of my term as Chief. Accompanying this growth was a change in demographic character from a truly rural perspective to a more dynamic community of commuters and suburbanites. All of this significantly effected response to both regular needs for emergency services (fire and ems) as well the impacts of disasters. Then, as now, our supervisors were forward thinking and asked if I would be willing to help keep Delaware Township at the forefront of preparedness in Pike County. With that challenge accepted the “production” that is emergency management was formed and has “played out” to our residents and subsequent boards to mixed reviews across the last 20 years, sometimes with standins, sometimes with a cast of extras and sometimes like Sinatra as a lone performer. It has been quite a show beginning with Hurricanes Dennis and Floyd in 1999 and continuing through to Hurricane Ida most recently. By my count Delaware township emergency management has been activated or involved in over 16 weather related events since 1999 including the events that most residents will not easily forget like Superstorm Sandy and the winter of Irene and Quinn. Along the way there have also been pipeline incidents, several major structure and brush fires, and even impactful road closures. We funded and equipped a “stand alone” Emergency Operations Center, thus freeing space in the municipal building for critical logistical functions during a disaster or use as a reception/ warming center or Point of Distribution(POD) for emergency supplies. We have outfitted and equipped a response trailer to
support both DPW and FD response and recovery operations and debris management. And we did our best to provide public outreach and education to help residents be prepared for the effects of an emergency. Along the way we didn’t always get it right but we tried, we learned a little more with each disaster and worked to incorporate those lessons learned into plans and preparedness for the next time. Collectively, myself, the 14 different supervisors I have served under, the dedicated volunteers of the fire company and ambulance corps and the professional staff of the township road department and officeeach time- “we planned each charted course, each careful step - did what we had to do and saw it through, without exception”. If I have had any success in this position over these years it is all due to these relationships and the actions they have taken on behalf of all of you, the residents and their willingness to see it “my way”. As I look back on those successes and the failures, I am reminded of the words of Theodore Roosevelt- “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.” All of us involved the last 20 years at all levels have always operated with the highest concern for public safety and as the new “production” opens in 2022 with Matt in the director’s seat- that focus will not change. We will continue to stress the critical need for personal and community preparedness. Of the need for neighbors helping neighbors, of stronger relationships between the township and businesses as well as private developments. With his background in information technology, I anticipate that there will be many areas of improved information flow on a variety of platforms. He has already worked diligently to transfer most of the townships required emergency operations plans to the state’s digital format. And most importantly he is working to learn all the intricacies and vagaries of the geography and critical infrastructure of the township. I am confident that he will bring his significant skills and a varied perspective to the challenges that lie ahead – or just behind the next cold front. As part of this transition, he will be seeking not just your input but your help. The structures of emergency management organization require not just resources but personnel to staff positions and allocate, coordinate and those resources. I encourage you to join him “in the arena” and come to know the “great enthusiasms” that come from helping your neighbors and community. Please join me in wishing him every success, as wish each of you and your families a safe and happy new year. As the curtain falls on my tenure, I sincerely thank all of those people who have stood alongside or behind me on this journey particularly men like Ted Parsell, Jim Owens and Sterling Reiss(RIP) who took a suburban transplant and shared all the local knowledge that gave him the insight to be a better planner and responder. And all the supervisors past and present who have trusted me with this great responsibility, I hope I have validated that trust. Yes, there are a few regrets but I depart with the satisfaction of knowing “I faced it all, stood tall and did it my way”.
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Winter 2021-2022 Preparedness By Matthew Light, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Our fall season is starting to come to a close and winter is starting to take full effect. This fall was beautiful and we were blessed with warmer temperatures late into October, which made expenses on everyone’s wallet a little better. November however, will be quite the opposite. With the weather patterns showing a La Niña for this winter, we can expect volatility in the weather and the good possibility of nor’easters with huge snowfalls. Another important factor to consider while moving into this winter is the economic impacts we’ve been facing throughout the country. Inflation has been setting in along with supply chain shortages and I believe we might expect delays in consumer products and essential fuels like propane or oil. According to the news outlet Bloomberg.com; “U.S. Propane Market Headed for ‘Armageddon’ This Winter, IHS Says”. The article explains how rising prices and supplies are short which may cause shortages during the depths of winter. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you top off propane and oil tanks before going into the winter and keep backup heating previsions in the event that you cannot obtain propane or oil. Food prices have been rising and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measured 4.6% inflation from September 2020. Couple inflation and supply chain issues and we will possibly see shortages in stores, panic buying and of course, higher prices. FEMA recommends that you have at least a three day supply of non-perishable food in the event of an emergency. For those that remember winter storm Riley in 2018, having a supply of non-perishable food was worth it.
Actions for Winter Preparedness • Ensure all winter equipment (snow blower, plows, ect) start up and function properly. • Fill gas cans with fuel ; add fuel stabilizer • Top off propane / oil tank • Check emergency food supply (i.e. check expiration dates on cans and make sure you have enough food supply for you or your family) • Clean dryer vent **(I cannot stress this small detail enough. Many homes have been destroyed by fire because of this! I do this task twice a year. Once in the spring and once in the fall.)
Thinking of Others This year has been another one for the record books as we continue to see a division among people and a diminishing common courtesy to one another. Let’s keep in mind that we are all part of this community and while we may experience hardships with obtaining food, supplies, medical attention or otherwise our daily lives all of us are in this situation together. If we can come together as a community with some mutual respect for one another, we will be able to overcome any emergency we may face in the future.
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important contacts for seniors From the Pike County Area Agency on Aging MEDICARE PLANS AVAILABLE www.medicare.gov Call APPRISE at 800-783-7067 Call Medicare at 800-633-4227 or 877-486-248 (TTY) Or call us at 570-775-5550 for appt. to assist you. PIKE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION Hours 7:30am-4:00pm 570-296-3408 or 866-681-4947 DO NOT CALL REGISTRY If you want to stop those nagging calls from solicitors you can place your phone number on the Do Not Call registry by calling 888-382-1222 or go online to www.donotcall.gov SENIOR LAW CENTER Senior Law Center protects the legal rights & interests of seniors in PA through legal services, referral services and advocacy. Call their helpline at 877-727-7529
Pike County Launches New Website MILFORD, PA The Pike County Commissioners recently launched a new website at PikePA.org to better inform the public about County services, resources and news. This is the first time in approximately 20 years that the County website has undergone a significant redesign. The shift to remote assess throughout the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the website’s role as a central source of information and services. The website redesign was supported by American Rescue Plan funds. The new website includes functionality such as: • County alerts via text or email • A Citizens Request Center for submitting questions or comments • A centralized source for meeting agendas and minutes • News and announcements • One-click access to frequently requested resources • A calendar of County events and meetings • ADA accessibility features • A translation tool that includes a variety of languages To help visitors navigate the new site, video tutorials are available on the County’s YouTube channel, which can be accesses from the top right of the new website at www.pikepa.org.
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EVENTS & NOTICES ZOOM IN
Public Notice
The Delaware Township Board of Supervisors hold workshops and regular meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are held in-person at the Delaware Township municipal building located at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA with the option to Zoom if you are unable to attend. Please contact the Township Administrator, Krista Predmore, by noon the day of the meeting for the Zoom Meeting information. Krista can be reach via email at kpredmore@delawaretownshippa.gov
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Delaware Township Board of Supervisors intend to appoint Kirk, Summa & Co, LLP, a certified public accounting firm, to perform the 2020 fiscal year audit in place of the elected auditors. Said appointment will take place at the January 3, 2022 organizational meeting held at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania.
Public Notice
2022 Bulk Dump Disposal Days The Delaware Township Bulk Disposal will be open the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the Spring, Summer and Fall. Bulk will only be available the first Saturday of the month during the winter months.
January 15, 2022 February 19, 2022 March 19, 2022 April 2, 2022 and April 16, 2022
NOTICE is hereby given that the Delaware Township Board of Supervisors will accept letters of interest for vacancies on the Recreation Committee. The Recreation Committee meets once a month at 6:00p.m.; The position is volunteer, and appointment will become effective immediately. Residency in Delaware Township is required. Please send letters of interest and brief background information by email to dtbos@ptd.net or by mail to Delaware Township, 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.
Notice The Organizational Meetings for Delaware Township are scheduled as follows: Board of Supervisors on January 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.; Planning Commission on January 4, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., and Delaware Township Board of Auditors on January 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting for the Delaware Township Board of Supervisors will be held on January 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., preceded by the Workshop at 6:00 p.m. All meetings will be held at the Delaware Township Municipal Buildings, 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.
May 7, 2022 and May 21, 2022 June 4, 2022 and June 18, 2022 July 2, 2022 and July 16, 2022 August 6, 2022 and August 20, 2022 September 3, 2022 and September 17, 2022 October 1, 2022 and October 15, 2022 November 5, 2022 December 3, 2022
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New Garden Paths CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Because the fire company was rebuilding their Memorial Garden, they offered the existing pavers for use in the community garden.And we also send thanks to the Delaware Township Roadmaster and crew who were kind enough to move the pavers close to the garden for easier access. On the September work day, the gardeners constructed beautiful paths through the herb garden. Thanks to the officers and members of the fire company for making the donation possible. The gardeners appreciate the spirit of community partnership that exists among the Delaware Township Supervisors, the Delaware Township Roadmaster and crew, the Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Company and the Smith-Harker Community Gardeners.
Secretary of Agriculture Shares Scary Thought Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding shared some scary thoughts while reminding Pennsylvanians to be vigilant against the Spotted Lanternfly as the bugs begin laying eggs on flat surfaces to hatch in the spring. “Every Spotted Lanternfly egg mass not scraped and destroyed now is up to 50 more of these invasive, destructive bugs we can expect to hatch next spring,” said Redding. “We need every Pennsylvanian to hunt for egg masses this fall and winter and destroy them – or we’re in for a scary spring.” Spotted Lanternfly egg masses are a light gray wax-like substance that take on the appearance of mud and include 30-50 eggs. Egg masses can be found on many flat surfaces including trees, rocks, and outside objects such as picnic tables, playground equipment, grills, and sidings of homes. Property owners can scrape egg masses whenever encountered using a hard or rigid tool such as a credit card, putty knife, or a stick. Research has not yet confirmed whether egg masses can survive if scraped onto the ground, so it is best to scrape the egg masses in a downward motion into a container or bag with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer. PAGE 12
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PARKS & REC and may not re-open for several days following a storm. Some park roads will receive no winter maintenance and will be closed to vehicles from January 2, or at the first significant snowfall, whichever comes first; most sites will re-open on April 15.
NPS Announces Reduced Winter Services and Priority Snow Removal Routes BUSHKILL, PA- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides year-round recreational opportunities, however visitor services and maintenance operations are reduced during the winter months when staffing levels and visitation are at their lowest. This includes the closure of some roads and visitor use sites. Areas that will be closed
through the winter were selected based on several factors including winterization of water supply systems, reduced custodial and maintenance staff, safety requirements, and other priorities for snow and ice removal. “Plowing and treating the main roads through the park is our top priority when we have snow and ice. Secondary roads, administrative buildings, and visitor use sites that will remain open for the winter will be plowed after the main roads have been cleared and are safe for travel,” said Bill Tagye, Acting Chief of Facility Management at the park. These areas may be closed temporarily in the interim
Of the more than 150 miles of dirt and paved roads within the recreation area, a few have been determined to be of highest priority for snow and ice removal and treatment. These roads provide critical access to and through the park, including emergency access, and provide routes for residents living within park boundaries to get to and from their homes. Park staff will make every effort to keep the priority routes open and safe for travel during and after winter weather events, however, roadways may be snow-covered and winter driving conditions may exist during a storm. Even high priority roads may be closed temporarily if conditions deteriorate faster than road crews can keep up with or in the event of equipment failures or breakdowns, but these roads will be re-opened as soon as park staff can get them cleared for travel.
New Jersey Roads: In New Jersey, the top priority roads that will remain open during the winter months are: • Route 602 (from Millbrook Village to the NPS boundary) • NPS Route 615 • Old Mine Road (between Flatbrookville and Pompey Ridge Road) • Pompey Ridge Road to Route 615 • Old Mine Road between Millbrook and Flatbrookville.
Old Mine Road: • The section of Old Mine Road between the Worthington State Forest boundary and Millbrook Village and the dirt section of Old Mine Road near Van Campen Inn will be closed between January 2, or the first significant snowfall, and April 15. Additionally, Blue Mountain Lakes Road will remain open to the parking area for the Blue Mountain Lakes trail and will be closed to vehicles beyond that point for the season. Mountain Road will be closed to vehicles for the winter, but visitors may walk, snowshoe, or cross-country ski on the road.
Pennsylvania Road Closures: US Route 209 is the top priority road for winter maintenance and treatment in Pennsylvania. River Road in PA will be closed prior to snow and/or ice events and will not be re-opened until priority routes are clear and safe and conditions permit. Zion Church Road will be plowed after River Road has been opened.
River Access: Winter river access will be available at Smithfield Beach, Milford Beach, and Bushkill Access. These areas will be closed temporarily during a storm and re-opened after priority routes are clear and safe for travel. River ice may limit access depending on conditions. The NPS does not clear river ice from launch areas. Eshback Access will remain open but will receive no winter maintenance.
Trail Access: All trails that are currently open will
remain open during the winter, but trailhead parking will be dependent on conditions and may be limited in some areas. Road closures may also affect access to some trails. Trailhead parking areas that will remain open during the winter months will not be cleared of ice and snow until after all priority routes are clear and safe for travel. • Access to the McDade Recreational Trail will be available at Smithfield Beach, Park Headquarters, Bushkill Access, and Milford Beach. • The parking lot and access road to Dingmans Falls will remain closed to vehicles from January 2, or the first significant snowfall, to April 15 but the trail will remain open, and visitors may walk, ski, or snowshoe to the falls. • The upper parking lot for Raymondskill Falls will be closed from the first snowfall until April 15 but the lower parking lot will remain open, as conditions permit.
Restrooms: Restrooms are available at Kittatinny Point Picnic Area, Blue Mountain Lakes parking area, and Millbrook Village in NJ and at Smithfield Beach, Bushkill Meeting Center, Bushkill Access, Toms Creek, and Milford Beach in PA. All restrooms with running water will be closed for the winter including outdoor spigots. For more information on Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and site openings and closures, call the information desk at (570) 4262452; visit our website at www. nps.gov/dewa; or follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook. com/DelWaterGapNPS.
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DTVAC Announces Annual Subscription Drive It’s that time of year again for Delaware Township residents. Delaware Township Volunteer Ambulance Corp (DTVAC) needs your help! By contributing to our annual subscription drive, you will help offset our operating costs for another year. Subscription donations are used to purchase emergency equipment, medical supplies, medications and to provide training to our volunteers. Our personnel continue to fight on the front line of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our agency continues to transport and treat COVID-19 patients and coordinate with other agencies to ensure the well-being of the public. However, the pandemic has taken a serious financial toll on our organization. The cost of medical supplies and personnel continues to rise and for two years now, we have had to cancel all of our large in-person fundraisers. We need your help! Although we are a primarily volunteer organization, we must bill for our services. An ambulance trip to the hospital can cost more than $2,000. Most insurance providers, including Medicare, do not cover the entire portion of the ambulance bill. You can
help both yourself and our organization by participating in our subscription drive. As a subscription member, you will not be billed for balances owed on services that are partly covered by your insurance carrier including insurance copays and deductibles, except for deductibles as mandated by Federal Law. On noncovered services such as nonemergency transports, and patient assessments (patient is not transported) you will receive a 50% discounted rate. 2021-2022 Subscription plans are valid from the date of payment received through December 31, 2022. There is no “proration” for those who wait to subscribe, so the sooner you sign up, the greater the benefit. Review the full subscription letter for subscription membership details. Subscription membership fees are only $35 for an individual, $55 for a couple, or $80 for a household (up to eight persons). Subscription Drive letters have already been mailed, however, they are only mailed to property owners (on file with the Pike County Tax Claim Bureau). Renters/others will need to obtain a subscription form in one of the following ways: To download a copy of our subscription drive form visit http://www.dtvac. org/subscription-program. html. You can also request a physical copy of the form by calling us at (570) 8282345 or emailing info@ dtvac.org. Physical copies of the subscription form are available in the vestibule of the
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Your contribution is more important than ever, as the cost of medical supplies, personnel, and training continues to increase. DTVAC does not receive any direct tax money from local, state, or federal sources. DTVAC is a non-profit organization, established in 1975, that subsists primarily on voluntary contributions and billing income to provide such superb service to our community. DTVAC is dedicated to providing basic and advanced life support ambulance services to the residents and visitors of Delaware Township, Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. In addition, DTVAC provides advanced life support (ALS), the highest ground-based 911 ambulance service available, and mutual aid basic life support services to surrounding municipalities.
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DTVAC is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services as an Advanced Life Support Ambulance Service, the highest ground-based 911 ambulance service available. DTVAC has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council’s Emergency Medical Services for Children Program at the Expert Level, which means that DTVAC has additional pediatric-specific medical equipment on its ambulances, requires EMS providers to complete ChildLine child abuse background clearances, requires EMS providers complete four hours of pediatric-specific continuing education per year, and is actively involved in multiple community outreach programs. DTVAC is the only ambulance service in Pike County with this accreditation. Delaware Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexuality, age, sex, disability, or gender identification. For more information about the subscription program or DTVAC call (570) 828-2345 or email info@dtvac.org.
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