Living Delaware Township - Winter 2022/23

THE CORNERSTONE OF THE POCONOS

A Mantis in My Garden

Text and photographs by Michael Hartnett, Dingmans Ferry, PA. October 2022.

In mid-September, while tending my garden plot at the Smith-Harker Community Garden in Delaware Township, I spotted a praying mantis perched on the marigolds. This insect inspires awe with its elongated body, triangular-shaped head that can rotate 180 degrees, and its folded forelegs that resemble praying hands. A predator of insect pests, it was a welcome sight. I knew my vegetable and flower plants were protected. But lo and behold, a few weeks later while harvesting some kale I found a mantis egg capsule attached to one of the leaf stems. Similar to a cocoon it is called an ootheca and protects the eggs through the winter before hatching in the spring. Although the praying mantis is one of the most popular insects to keep as a pet, I’m happy to leave it just where I found it. I’m hopeful that a new generation of mantises will take up guard duty in my garden next year.

DAILY LIVING

Christmas in Akenac Park

by Rebecca Gray

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP

116 Wilson Hill Road

Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328

Phone: 570-828-2347

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Building Inspector:

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sewage Officer: By appointment only

Zoning Officer: By appointment only

Office:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Public Works:

Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Akenac Park:

Off Season

Operational Hours

September through May Hiking, fishing and playground available. Beach closed.

No swimming. No grilling. No personal watercraft permitted. Closed every Tuesday for maintenance.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

MEETINGS

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

Delaware Township held its annual Christmas in Akenac Park event on Saturday, December 10th. This year Delaware Township Recreation Commission presented a “Gnome for the Holidays” themed event. Akenac Park had beautifully decorated trees, lamp posts, and ground displays. The park was lined with vendors selling their handmade crafts, toys, and merchandise. Attendees were able to warm themselves by a bon fire, inside the lifeguard cabin or with a free cup of cocoa. Inside the recreation hall, children were able to decorate cookies, write a letter to Santa, make pinecone bird feeders or ornaments, and receive a free toy while visiting with Santa and his elves.

Delaware Township Recreation Commission wishes to thank Milford Bob Cat, Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Police, Volunteer Fire Department, Public Works, Dingman Delaware Children’s Choir, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Milford Quilters Guild, Dingmans Ferry Lions Club, the vendors and all the volunteers for helping to make this event a success.

If you are interested in learning more about Delaware Township Recreation events, volunteering for one or all events, or joining the Recreation Commission, please visit www.facebook.com/recreaton18328 or email recreation@ delawaretownshippa.gov or join us at one of our monthly meetings. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at Delaware Townships Municipal Building, 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.

Cookie makers Adalynn and Thea of Dingmans Ferry

Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Department and friends

Santa with Elf Robyn and Jake, all of Dingmans Ferry

Vendor – Dominick Agron with his son Dominick of Dingmans Ferry

RESOLUTION 2022-10 RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT ACT 57 OF 2022 PROPERTY TAX PENALTY WAIVER PROVISIONS

A RESOLUTION of the Board of Supervisors of Delaware Township, Pike County to implement Act 57 of 2022.

WHEREAS, Act 57 of 2022, amending the Local Tax Collection Law, was signed by Governor Wolf on July 11, 2022, and takes effect on October 10, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Act 57 requires taxing districts that impose taxes on the assessed value of real property to adopt a resolution or ordinance within 90 days of the effective date of the act, or not later than January 9, 2023, directing the tax collector to waive additional charges for real estate taxes in certain situations; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector of Delaware Township comply with the provisions of Act 57 and this resolution for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

DEFINITIONS

The following words and phrase shall have the meanings given to them within this resolution unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Additional charge: Any interest, fee, penalty, or charge accruing to and in excess of the face amount of the real estate tax as provided in the real estate tax notice.

Qualifying event:

1. For the purposes of real property, the date of transfer of ownership.

2. For manufactured or mobile homes, the date of transfer of ownership or the date a lease agreement commences for the original location or relocation of a manufactured or mobile home on a parcel of land not owned by the owner of the manufactured or mobile home. The term does not include the renewal of a lease for the same location.

Tax Collector: The elected tax collector for Delaware Township, Pike County, any authorized or designated delinquent tax collector, the Pike County Tax Claim Bureau, or any alternative collector of taxes as provided for in the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L. 1368, No. 542), known as the “Real Estate Tax Sale Law,” an employee, agent or assignee authorized to collect the tax, a purchaser of claim for the tax or any other person authorized by law or contract to secure collection of, or take any action at law or in equity against the person or property of the taxpayer for the real estate tax or amounts, liens or claims derived from the real estate tax.

WAIVER

The Tax Collector shall, for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2023, grant a request to waive additional charges for real estate taxes if the taxpayer does all of the following:

A. Provides a waiver request of additional charges, on a form provided by the State Department of Community and Economic Development, to the Tax Collector in possession of the claim within twelve (12) months of qualifying event;

B. Attests that a tax notice was not received; and

C. Provides the Tax Collector in possession of the claim with one of the following:

a. A copy of the deed showing the date of real property transfer; and

b. A copy of the title following the acquisition of a mobile or manufactured home subject to taxation as real estate showing the date of issuance or a copy of an executed lease agreement between the owner of a mobile or manufactured home and the owner of a parcel of land on which the mobile or manufactured home will be situated showing the date of the lease commences; and

D. Pays the face value amount of the tax notice for the real estate tax with the waiver request. ADOPTED this 28th day of the month of September 2022.

e BOARD OF SUPERVISORS e

John Henderson Chair | Secretary jhenderson@delawaretownshippa.gov

Rick Koehler Vice-Chair | Treasurer rkoehler@delawaretownshippa.gov

Joe Dunne Supervisor jdunne@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 PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. e Rich Bailo | Road Master roadmaster@delawaretownshippa.gov

John Klause dtbos@ptd.net

Bob Holderith dtbos@ptd.net

e BOARDS & CHAIRPERSONS e Planning Commission Cyndi Mazza, Secretary cmazza@delawaretownshippa.gov

Zoning Hearing Board Jamie Montague, Secretary

Board of Auditors Dennis Lee dennisleedtauditor@gmail.com

Township Historian Tim Singleton

Recreation Committee Cyndi Mazza, Secretary cmazza@delawaretownshippa.gov

e ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS e Building Inspector Code Inspections, Inc. codeinspections@epix.net

Zoning Officer Ron Tussel rontussel@gmail.com

January is for Dog Licensing

Pennsylvania Dog Law Enforcement, managed by the PA Department of Agriculture and the state’s 67 county treasurers, requires the licensing of all dogs three months of age or older.

Mail or deliver to the appropriate county treasurer’s office your completed dog license application for all dogs three months of age or older.  Failure to comply will result in a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs.

Spayed or neutered dogs are licensed annually for $6.50 or $31.50 for a lifetime license. Otherwise, an owner is required to submit $8.50 annually or $51.50 for a lifetime license. Fees support the enforcement of laws and regulations relating to individual dogs and the licensing and inspection of kennels. ADLEB

PA Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement DOG

COLOR SPOT TED WHITE BLACK BROWN OTHER-INDICATE OF DOG:

If the license is issued by an agent rather than the COUNTY TREASURER, an additional 50¢ will be charged. ALL PRICES INCLUDE SERVICE FEES ALLOWED BY LAW.

PUC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Rising Winter Energy Costs, Explore Conservation and Affordability Options as Utilities Adjust Supply Prices

As winter approaches and many utilities adjust their seasonal energy supply prices, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds consumers they have options to manage anticipated higher bills – and stresses that consumers currently struggling to pay monthly bills should act now and seek assistance by contacting their utilities.

As we approach the winter heating season, now is the time for consumers to consider ways to improve energy efficiency and conservation around their home or business, and #CallUtilitiesNow to explore utility assistance programs and discuss other ways to manage bills and stay connected.

Energy Costs

The cost of energy used each month –either electricity or natural gas – is the second key factor in the size of customer bills. It is important for consumers to understand the two major parts of their monthly electric or natural gas bills:

• Delivery/distribution charge – This charge includes the cost for the operation and maintenance of the poles, wires, pipelines, and other infrastructure that delivers energy to your home or business. This portion of your monthly bill supports your local utility.

10.511 cents per kWh (2%);

• Pike Co. Light & Power, 1 PTC not finalized - currently at 12.8994 cents per kWh;

• PPL, up from 12.366 cents to 14.612 cents per kWh (18%);

• UGI Electric, no PTC change on Dec. 1 from the current 12.903 cents per kWh;

• Wellsboro Electric, up from 9.592 cents to 12.816 cents per kWh (34%); and

• West Penn Power, up from 8.306 cents to 8.517 cents per kWh (3%).

The PUC notes that electric utilities are required to procure energy at the least possible cost. However, the Commission does not regulate prices for the generation portion of electric bills. Generation prices are separate from the closely regulated rates that utilities charge for their distribution services – the delivery of electricity to homes and businesses.

Natural Gas – PTC Changes for Residential Customers

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A LICENSE THAT REQUIRES THE DOG OWNER BE A SENIOR CITIZEN, AGE 65 OR OLDER, OR A PERSON WITH DISABILITY, YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF AGE OR DISABILITY TO THE COUNTY TREASURER OR AGENT.

• Generation/supply charge – This charge covers the cost of the energy (electricity or natural gas) used during the month. This energy cost for this portion of the bill is determined in two ways: one, by a consumer’s contract with a competitive supplier or two, for consumers who do not shop, the utility provides energy supply at the “Price to Compare” (PTC).

Electric – December 1 PTC Adjustments for Residential Customers

All Pennsylvania regulated electric utilities are adjusting their PTCs on December 1 for residential non-shopping customers. The PTC averages 40% to 60% of the customer’s total utility bill. However, this percent varies by utility and by the level of individual customer usage.

Beginning December 1, electric distribution companies report the following changes in their PTCs for residential customers:

Over the past few months, many of Pennsylvania’s natural gas distribution companies (NGDCs) have also adjusted their PTCs for non-shopping customers – and some NGDCs have seen increases in their purchased gas costs due to current energy market conditions. Similar to electric, the PTC averages 40% to 60% of the customer’s total utility bill, with the percentage varying by NGDC and by the level of individual customer usage.

The following NGDCs report PTC changes for residential customers:

• Columbia Gas of PA, up from $0.32613 to $0.7457 per therm (128%);

• National Fuel Gas, down from $0.9038 to $0.8778 per Ccf (-2.9%);

• PECO, down from $0.8346 to $0.8179 per Ccf (-2%);

• Peoples Natural Gas Co., down from $8.713 to $8.1342 per Mcf (-6.6%);

• Peoples Gas Co. LLC, down from $8.713 to $8.1342 per Mcf (-6.6%);

• Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), down from $0.9381 to $0.8999 per Ccf (-4.2%);

I HEREBY VERIFY THAT I AM THE OWNER OF THE DOG THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS DOG LICENSE APPLICATION. I MAKE THIS STATEMENT SUBJECT TO THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES OF 18 Pa § SECTION 4904 (RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES).

SIGNATURE OF DOG OWNER/APPLICANT REQUIRED

IF APPLICANT IS A MINOR, SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED MAIL TO PIKE COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE

• Citizens Electric, up from 9.3667 cents to 12.2259 cents per kWh (31%);

• Duquesne Light, estimated increase from 9.36 cents to 11.25 cents per kWh (20.2%);

• Met-Ed, up from 9.397 cents to 10.303 cents per kWh (10%);

• PECO, up from 8.508 cents to 9.855 cents per kWh (15.8%);

• Penelec, down from 10.021 cents to 9.889 cents per kWh (-1%);

• Penn Power, up from 10.348 cents to

• UGI Utilities, up from $0.85979 to $0.86063 per Ccf (1%); and

• Valley Energy, up from $0.41748 to $0.82047 per Ccf (96.5%).

Note: Changes in the purchased gas costs for PECO, PGW and UGI Utilities are anticipated on December 1. Any adjusted prices for those utilities will be available soon.

It is important to note that gas utilities are required to provide reliable natural gas service at the least possible cost. Every natural gas utility company is routinely

audited by the PUC to ensure the Gas Cost Recovery they are passing on to their consumers reflects the costs the company paid and that every effort was made to purchase the natural gas for the least possible price.

#CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Customer Assistance Programs

The PUC continues to encourage struggling consumers to #CallUtilitiesNow, noting that direct conversations between struggling customers and utilities are the best “first step” in addressing outstanding bill balances and discussing utility assistance programs. Public utilities are the first and most direct mechanisms to link struggling households with much-needed assistance. Utilities understand the assistance programs available in their communities for incomequalified consumers – including utility-run Customer Assistance Programs, national programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and various hardship fund programs operated by utilities and non-profit organizations.

#CallUtilitiesNow is the best way to identify what help may be available to you. Also, be sure to call all your utilities: electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and telecommunications because each may have different programs or resources available. Utilities also can help enroll consumers in assistance programs, guide them to other available resources and discuss new payment plan options to address overdue balances and help consumers move forward.

Managing Energy Usage

Energy usage is a key factor in the size of winter energy bills, and there are many ways that consumers can control that usage. Energy saving tips include:

• Pay attention to the thermostat –Every degree you raise or lower the temperature could impact energy costs by up to 3%. Also, consider a programmable thermostat to automatically lower temperatures while you are away from home.

• Have your furnace serviced – Regular furnace maintenance along with clean air filters help ensure efficient operation of your heating system.

• Insulate and seal leaks around your home – Adding insulation, installing storm windows and doors, and sealing cracks and air leaks can help you stay warmer and use less energy.

• Install or repair ceiling fans in hightrafficked rooms – Many people can reverse the direction of ceiling fans to clockwise to produce an updraft and move warmer air near the ceiling downward, keeping the room and you warmer.

• Consider resetting your water heater thermostat – Water heaters are the second highest source of energy usage in the home, and many people have the thermostat on their water heater set too high. Setting the temperature on your water heater a few degrees cooler can help save money on your energy bills.

The PUC’s electric shopping website PAPowerSwitch.com and natural gas shopping website PAGasSwitch.com have interactive sections with more easy consumer tips for saving energy.

LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2022-23 winter heating season opened on Nov. 1, 2022.

Pennsylvanians can apply for LIHEAP and other public assistance programs online at www.compass.state.pa.us or by phone at 1-866-550-4355. On-site County Assistance Office (CAO) services are available if clients cannot access online services or need assistance that cannot be accessed through the COMPASS website, the myCOMPASS PA mobile app, or by calling the Customer Service Centers at 215-560-7226 for Philadelphia clients or 1-877-395-8930 for clients in all other counties.

Understanding Your Electric Supplier’s Contract

Consumers who have contracts with competitive suppliers should make sure that they understand all terms and conditions contained in their supplier contract. The terms and conditions are found in the contract’s disclosure statement – including but not limited to the contract’s expiration date and any terms and conditions for terminating a contract.

Consumers who signed up with competitive energy suppliers last winter – perhaps for the first time – could be approaching the end of those contracts. It is important to understand your options at the end of a contract, as well as the importance of taking action to avoid any surprising changes in energy prices.

Consumers that already have an agreement with an electric supplier and want to switch to a different supplier, or return to default service with their electric utility, should carefully review their contract’s disclosure statement to see if there are any penalty/ switching fees or cancellation fees. Call your current supplier if you are not sure. Additionally, consumers should be aware that at the end of a supplier’s contract, they will receive two contract renewal notices: an Initial Notice 45-60 days prior to the contract’s expiration date; and then an Options Notice at least 30 days prior to the end of the contract.

After receiving a second contract renewal notice, consumers should not stay silent and make sure to choose one of the options mentioned in the notice. If a customer fails to respond with one of these options, they may automatically remain with the current supplier on a month-to-month basis without any early termination fees.

Customers who have questions about the end of their contract should contact their current supplier and, if there is a problem, then contact the PUC’s Bureau of Consumer Services at 1-800-692-7380. More information on understanding a contract with an electric generation supplier and electric switching can be found here on PAPowerSwitch.com.

Delaware Township Planning Commission to Update Comprehensive Plan

The Delaware Township Board of Supervisors have approved a consultant to work with the Delaware Township Planning Commission to update the Township’s Comprehensive Plan which was last done in 2006.

The Township has contracted with Theurkauf Design & Planning to assist in developing an appropriate plan by thoroughly assessing the Township’s policies, regional setting, physical attributes, and neighborhood character. Theurkauf will assure responsiveness to community vision and needs through dedicated citizen and stakeholder engagement at all stages of the update. The Comprehensive Plan will be formulated as a clear and accessible guide, with mapping, image and text descriptions. Practical implementation strategies for the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, including regulatory measures, model efforts and projects, public facilities and infrastructure improvements, municipal/stakeholder/ citizen collaboration, and identified sources of funding and technical support.

The Planning Commission along with Theurkauf Design & Planning are holding public workshops on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Delaware Township Municipal Building located at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA. Interested residents are encouraged to attend and actively participate.

Guidelines for Maintaining

Streams in Your Community

Proceed—These actions do not require DEP notification, pre-approval, or additional permits:

Removing woody debris and manmade debris materials from the stream, banks, and riparian areas by hand or using handheld equipment

Removing above items using heavy equipment from the bank; equipment should not enter the stream or dig into the streambed

Removing gravel and debris in and close to bridges and culverts (Note: review permit conditions first)

Crossing a flooded stream for emergency access to your property, if conditions are safe

Yellow Light—Slow Down!

Rebuilding roads and bridges across streams

Streambank stabilization projects, including riprap

Removing gravel bars from the stream channel using heavy equipment

Repairing a bridge or culvert, or removing one in danger of failure

Red Light—Stop!

These actions Call DEP first—Notification, pre-approval, or emergency permits may be required: Remember: When in Doubt, Call DEP! Northwest (Meadville) Regional Ofce 230 Chestnut St. Meadville, PA 16335-3481 Telephone: 814.332.6945

require permits North-central (Williamsport) Regional Ofce 208 W 3rd St., Suite 101 Williamsport, PA 17701-6448 Telephone: 570.327.3636

Redirecting the flow of a stream by reshaping gravel bars, or moving gravel to the streambank

Moving/relocating a stream

Dredging or damming streams, or creating dikes

Green Light—Go! 3150-PO-DEP4945 11/2018 G2170-NOV18

Southwest (Pittsburgh) Regional Ofce 400 Waterfront Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 Telephone: 412.442.4000

Northeast (Wilkes-Barre) Regional Ofce 2 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 Telephone: 570.826.2511 South-central (Harrisburg) Regional Ofce 909 Elmerton Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200 Telephone: 717.705.4700

Southeast (Norristown) Regional Ofce 2 East Main St. Norristown, PA 19401 Telephone: 484.250.5900

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, PA570-685-7537

Bushkill Fire Company (Dept. 24)

124 Evergreen Dr., Lehman, PA - 570-588-6033

Blooming Grove Fire Dept. (Dept. 25)

484 PA Rt. 739, Hawley, PA570-775-7355

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, PA570-685-7330

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, PA570-226-4273

Westfall Fire Dept. (Dept. 39)

101 Mtn. Ave., Matamoras, PA - 570-491-4717

Shohola Fire Dept. (Dept. 41)

325 PA Rt. 434, Shohola, PA570-559-7525

Forest Fire Dept. (Dept. 81)

1129 Towpath Rd., Hawley, PA - 570-226-5022

EMERGENCY MGMT.

Snow Squall Quick Facts

What is a Snow Squall?

A snow squall is a brief, but intense period of heavy snow accompanied by strong winds and whiteout conditions. Similar to a thunderstorm during the summer, snow squalls often form on days when it is otherwise sunny and dry, so conditions change very rapidly when a squall occurs, just as they do during a thunderstorm.

Why are Snow Squalls Dangerous

Snow squalls are really only hazardous for drivers, leading to multi-vehicle accidents. Why? The following two factors from snow squalls often combine, resulting in impossible driving conditions:

1. A reduction in visibility. Visibility is often reduced below a quarter mile thanks to heavy snowfall and gusty winds. These factors make it difficult for drivers to see what lies ahead, especially when traveling at high speeds on roadways. Remember, during a snow squall, you can go from clear and perfect conditions to a whiteout in seconds.

2. Icy roadways. Initially, the road is dry and often above freezing. As the burst of snow falls, it lands on the road and melts, dropping the temperature. The water freezes on the roadway, making for slick conditions.

What to do if a Snow Squall Warning is Issued?

The National Weather Service now issues Snow Squall Warnings to alert the motoring public of these potential dangers. However, if you don’t have a way to receive these alerts, you may be unaware of the dangerous conditions ahead. Here’s what you can do.

1. Be sure to pay attention to weather forecasts in advance of any days when snow squalls are forecast.

2. If you can delay travel or choose an alternate, low speed route, consider these options first.

3. Make sure your phone is set to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and download weather apps to have additional options to receive warnings. If you have a portable weather radio, bring it with you too.

4. If a warning is issued for your travel path, the best option is to take the nearest exit immediately to wait it out. Squalls typically last 20-30 minutes.

5. If you cannot exit, slow down to a much lower driving speed as you approach any snow. Turn on your four-way flashers and be vigilant as you navigate the squall.

6. In the event you encounter the squall, avoid slamming on your brakes. Remain alert for other motorists and accidents

7. If you are involved in an accident, act quickly and decisively! Do what you can to get to safety based on your situation. Do not stand by your vehicle if you decide to get out of it. If on foot, get as far away from the accident in a direction away from any moving vehicles to avoid being struck. (For example, if on foot, move to the right side of the road and toward the front of the accident scene versus the left side toward the median where cars are traveling two ways.) Remember, if you couldn’t see and couldn’t stop, it’s likely oncoming drivers will not be able to do either as well. There’s no perfect solution here, but getting away from potential impact zones is critical.

Met-Ed Completes Inspections and Maintenance to Enhance Electric Service Reliability Through Winter Season

With winter weather right around the corner, Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is completing equipment inspections and maintenance to help keep power flowing to customers to keep them safe and comfortable during the chilly months ahead.

“Our winter preparations focus on readying our electric distribution and transmission systems to safely deliver electricity to our customers when they need it most to stay warm,” said Scott Wyman, president of FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania Operations. “By working proactively to safeguard our power infrastructure and prepare our utility vehicles and personnel, we will be better positioned to respond to the challenges presented by freezing temperatures, windstorms and snowstorms.”

Substation electricians inspect critical components using “thermovision” cameras, which capture infrared images of equipment to detect potential problems that are not visible during regular visual inspections. The infrared images show heat on a color scale, with brighter colors or “hot spots” indicating loose connections, corrosion or other problems that require repairs. Utility workers can then proactively repair substation equipment to help prevent power outages as customers crank up their heaters to combat the cold.

Some larger substations have buildings that house remotecontrolled equipment that must be in a climate-controlled environment to function properly. Crews winterize those control buildings and ensure their heating systems are ready for the season.

Helicopter inspections are being completed on approximately 1,400 miles of transmission lines located in the Met-Ed footprint. The inspections are designed to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms and other hardware problems invisible from the ground. Potential reliability issues identified during the inspection may then be addressed.

Tree trimming throughout the year also helps meet the rigors of winter operations by maintaining proper clearances around electrical systems and helping to protect against tree-related outages caused by heavy, wet snow, high winds and ice. Met-Ed tree contractors have trimmed more than 2,700 miles of electric lines this year and are on track to complete more than 3,300 total miles of trimming by the end of 2022.

Additionally, bucket trucks and other vehicles are inspected to ensure they are safe and able to function in freezing temperatures. Special emphasis is placed on the condition of tires and air brakes, which can freeze up if moisture is present. Snow removal equipment is also checked to ensure that crews are able to access substations and that work areas and sidewalks at company facilities are clear and safe.

Earlier this year, Met-Ed conducted its annual tabletop storm drill as another way to help ensure reliable electric service for customers. The drill is designed to prepare employees assigned to storm restoration duties and review restoration processes and storm-management tools

critical to safely and quickly getting the lights back on after damage caused by severe weather.

Customers can review tips to prepare in advance of severe weather, and view restoration updates if storms do cause power outages, by visiting FirstEnergy’s 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.

With the winter storm season also comes frigid temperatures and rising energy costs. Customers can take steps to keep their homes comfortable while managing their electricity bill this cold season. The following tips can help customers use electricity wisely during this period of high demand:

• Set thermostats as low as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can decrease the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the winter.

• Seal any leaks around windows and door frames with caulk or weather stripping to prevent cold air from sneaking into your home.

• Close the fireplace damper when it is not in use to keep cold air out.

• Close the drapes at night. During the day, only open those that receive direct sunlight.

• Use a programmable or smart thermostat to keep temperatures lower when no one is home and to increase the temperature before arrival back home.

• Check furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing a heating system to work harder than necessary.

• Make sure your home is properly insulated. If you have less than six inches of insulation, you’ll benefit by adding more.

• Payment arrangements and assistance programs are available for customers who need help with their electric bills. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist.

Met-Ed serves approximately 570,000 customers in 14 Pennsylvania counties. Follow Met-Ed on Twitter @Met Ed and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MetEdElectric.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company’s transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Visit FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.

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Join the AlertPA notification system by CodeRED for emergency and weather related alerts, health notifications, building alerts and other updates from the commonwealth and federal agencies.

A CodeRED Weather Warning will automatically alert you through the AlertPA notification system if your address falls in the path of severe weather, as determined by the National Weather Service.

511PA

Winter weather will soon be here. Did you know you can receive your own Personal Travel Alerts? It’s easy to sign up and customize your alerts: Where you want them… When you want them… What roadways you want!

Don’t want alerts on the weekend? No problem! Just set your alerts on weekdays only or before your daily commute. 511PA provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 860 traffic cameras.

We encourage you to “Know Before You Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting 511PA. It is free and available 24 hours a day. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices by calling 5-1-1 or following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website

2023 Reduced Winter

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides yearround 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 and reduced maintenance at others.

“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 while other roads will receive no winter maintenance,” said Bill Tagye, Chief of Facility Management at the park.

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. If that occurs, these roads will be re-opened as soon as park staff can get them cleared for travel.

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. Closures will go into effect on January 2, 2023, or at the first significant snowfall, whichever comes first. Most sites will re-open on April 15.

Pennsylvania Roads:

• 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

and Priority Snow Removal

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.

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 for winter.

• The northern section of Old Mine Road between Mettler Road and the intersection with Route 206 will receive NO WINTER MAINTENANCE. This 4-mile section of road will not be plowed or treated for ice and may be closed if safety hazards arise. Depending on the weather, roads may be snow-covered and icy. Travel on this section of road is at your own risk. Cell phone service is not reliable.

Other NJ Roads:

• 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.

• Jager Road, from Old Mine Road to the park boundary will receive no winter maintenance.

Visitor Use Sites

Walkways and parking lots will normally be cleared within 72 hours of the end of a storm.

River Access: 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, Bushkill Meeting Center (northern parking lot), 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. Restrooms are closed.

• 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.

• The Cliff Park trailhead parking area will receive no winter maintenance and will be open as conditions allow. Trailhead restrooms will be closed until May.

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, Hidden Lake, Toms Creek, and Milford Beach in PA. All restrooms with running water will be closed for the winter including outdoor spigots.

About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 423 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.

From Senator Lisa Baker

Help for Pennsylvanians Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease

There are an estimated 280,000 Pennsylvanians living with Alzheimer’s disease. This type of dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among all adults.

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month is a reminder that while there is no cure for this disease, there is a

wide range of support available for patients and families.

You can find caregiver resources and information on risk reduction and other topics at the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Alzheimer Association’s Greater PA Chapter.

Local Food Banks Benefit from Hunters Sharing the Harvest

In 2021, Pennsylvanians participating in Hunters Sharing the Harvest donated 187,000 pounds of venison to families in need, helping to make their holidays brighter.

Hunters Sharing the Harvest allows hunters to donate their extra venison to food pantries and community assistance centers across Pennsylvania via a statewide network of butchers. Over the last 31 years, the program has distributed nearly 2 million pounds of donated meat.

An average-sized deer will provide enough high-protein, low-fat meat for 200 meals. Hunters Sharing the Harvest is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity funded by public and private sources. Hunters wanting to help can find the nearest participating meat processor: https:// sharedeer.org/meat%20processors/.

Ron Tussel is the Pike/Monroe County Coordinator for Hunter’s Sharing the Harvest, should you have any questions he can be contacted (570) 237-6454.

Anti-Litter Contest Open to K-6 Students

Entries are now being accepted for the Litter Hawk Youth Award Program, a way for students in kindergarten through sixth grade to promote antilittering efforts through art, words or video.

Two entries will be selected as winners in each grade level. First place will receive a $50 gift card. First runnerup will receive a $25 gift card. All participants will be

recognized with certificates. The deadline to participate is Jan. 31. Winners will be announced in April.

Kids can participate individually or as part of a lesson initiated by schools, home-schools, scout troops, 4-H clubs, environmental clubs or other organized groups. More information and entry forms are available at www. keeppabeautiful.org/grants-awards/awards/litter-hawk/

Students Invited to Compete in Transportation Innovations Contest

Students are invited to participate in the sixth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to resolve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers.

For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop ideas to help address the shortage of commercial truck parking along major interstate corridors in Pennsylvania. Trucks parking on highway shoulders and ramps

is common during overnight hours and presents a significant safety issue.

The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades 9-12, regardless of their school’s learning model. Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, who will determine the statewide cash prize winner. The submission deadline is Jan. 27.

New Guide to PA Unemployment Benefits Available

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has published an updated Unemployment Compensation Handbook, a guide to unemployment benefits which can be found at www.us.pa.gov/ Documents/UCP%20Forms/ucp-1.pdf

Unemployment Compensation is a program designed to provide temporary income between jobs to workers who lost their job through no fault of their own: for example, due to a layoff, plant closure or lack of available work. The handbook was designed to be easier to understand than previous versions and includes links to additional information on the Labor and Industry Department website.

There are many ways to contact PA Unemployment: Go to our Website Visit: www.uc.pa.gov for additional

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EVENTS & NOTICES

Board of Supervisors Meetings

Notice is hereby given that the meetings for the Delaware Township Board of Supervisors for 2023 will be on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Wednesday of each month on the following dates:

January 11th and 25th, February 8th and 22nd, March 8th and 22nd, April 12th and 26th, May 10th and 24th, June 14th and 28th, July 12th and 26th, August 9th and 23rd, September 13th and 27th, October 11th and 25th.

November and December meetings ONLY will be on the first and third Wednesday of each month on the following dates:

November 1st and November 15th, and December 6th and December 20th.

All meetings to be held at the Delaware Township Municipal Building, located at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328. Workshops will begin at 6:00 p.m. and regular meetings at 7:00 p.m.

Planning commission

The Delaware Township Planning Commission will hold regularly scheduled meetings on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.; with workshops on the fourth (4th) Tuesday on an as needed basis. These meetings will be held at the Delaware Township Municipal Building, located at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.

recreation committee

The Delaware Township Recreation Committee will hold regularly scheduled meetings on the second (2nd) Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. These meetings will be held at the Delaware Township Municipal Building, located at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.

2023 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 open one Saturday of the month during the winter months.

January 7, 2023

February 4, 2023

March 4, 2023

April 1, 2023 and April 15, 2023

May 6, 2023 and May 20, 2023

June 3, 2023 and June 17, 2023

July 1, 2023 and July 15, 2023

August 5, 2023 & August 19, 2023

September 2, 2023 & September 16, 2023

October 7, 2023 & October 21, 2023

November 4, 2023

December 2, 2023

BULK DISPOSAL ITEMS

In an effort to relieve the pressures of storing unwanted bulk items on your property, Delaware Township has initiated a program to meet the needs of our residents. You may bring your unwanted bulk items the First and Third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to the recycling station located at 145 Wilson Hill Road (behind the ball field #4). You may pay by cash or check. Checks are to be made payable to “Delaware Township.” NO TRAILERS ALLOWED. Resident registration is required with the Township Office prior to using bulk disposal.

ITEMS FOR DISPOSAL

Steel, Aluminum, Propane Tanks, Washers, Dryers, Heaters, Sofas, Chairs, Etc…. We also provide an area to dispose of branches, leaves and other mulch products. WE CANNOT ACCEPT items that contain FREON such as motor vehicle air conditioners, household refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, water coolers, vending machines, icemakers, and dehumidifiers.

As of January 24, 2013, THE TOWNSHIP CANNOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC DEVICES such as desktop and laptop computers, monitors and peripherals including printers, keyboards and mouses, and tablets like iPads and Kindles, as well as televisions with viewable screens larger than four inches. The devices contain potentially hazardous heavy metals that make landfilling undesirable and potentially dangerous to the environment.

As of January 28, 2015, THE TOWNSHIP WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT TIRES (with or without rims) A ND BATTERIES . As of January 14, 2021, costs for bulk disposal have changed, please the see chart below:

COST

Auto Trunk Load ........................................................................................................ $15.00

Mini Van/SUV ........................................................................................................... $30.00

Small Pick Up Truck $55.00

Pick Up Truck $80.00 Appliances: $15.00 each Leaves & debris: Free NO TRAILERS ALLOWED – NO EXCEPTIONS.

For the safety of residents and Delaware Township employees, please adhere to the following:

1. All lumber must be cut down to 5ft length; any exposed nails or screws should cut off or bent.

2. Small equipment mowers/ weedwhackers or any other machines must be drained oil and gas.

3. Large household items such as tables, dresser’s, exercising machines should be broken down.

4. Mattress/box springs must be covered with plastic.

5. Toilets and sinks must be wrapped in plastic.

ZOOM IN

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 reached via email at kpredmore@delawaretownshippa.gov

tting Your Vehicle Ready for Winter ­ Motorists should ensure that...

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Winter ­ Motorists should ensure that...

Public notice

Delaware Township seeks to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board. The Board meets on an as needed basis. The volunteers would be expected to become familiar with the Township’s Zoning Ordinance. Letters of interest should be provided to: Delaware Township, 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 or email to DTBOS@ptd.net

PennDOT Offers These Winter Driving Tips:

Before You Go

• Prepare a winter emergency travel kit.

• Listen to weather and travel advisories.

• Visit www.511PA.com or call 511.

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Winter ­ Motorists should ensure that...

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Winter ­ Motorists should ensure that...

• Pack a cell phone and be sure it’s charged.

• Remove snow and ice from your hood, roof and windows.

• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to arrive.

• Do not drink and drive and always wear your seat belt.

While You’re Traveling

• Turn on your headlights when your wipers are on it’s the law.

• Watch for wetlooking roads, they could actually be frozen “black ice.”

• Use low beams in cases of heavy or blowing snow.

• Do not use cruise control on snowcovered roads.

• Slow down and increase following distance and avoid sudden stops and starts.

• Use extra caution on bridges and ramps where ice can often form without warning.

• Do not pass or get between trucks plowing in a plow line.

Emergency Travel Kit ­ Don’t Leave Home Without It...

Emergency Travel Kit ­ Don’t Leave Home Without It...

Emergency Travel Kit ­ Don’t Leave Home Without It...

Emergency Travel Kit ­ Don’t Leave Home Without It...

Also remember to include warm clothing and gloves, blanket, ice scraper, sand, non­perishable food and anything else you may need to accommodate family traveling with you (special medication, baby supplies, pet food, etc.).

• If you do become stranded, it’s recommended that you stay with your vehicle until help arrives. Run the engine every hour or so, but make sure the tailpipe is clear and keep the downwind window cracked open.

• Do not park or abandon your vehicle on snow emergency routes.

Take Special Precautions

Use caution in areas where pedestrians may be present. Anticipate the presence of pedestrians in residential areas. Be alert for people entering the road from behind snow piles. Allow pedestrians extra time to cross icy or snowcovered streets.

Winter Safety Tips for Pedestrians

• Wear brightly colored clothing.

• Stay on sidewalks whenever possible but if you must walk on the road, travel as close to the road shoulder as possible and always walk facing oncoming traffic.

• Allow drivers ample time to stop in icy conditions.

Also remember to include warm clothing and gloves, blanket, ice scraper, sand, non­perishable food and anything else you may need to accommodate family traveling with you (special medication, baby supplies, pet food, etc.).

Also remember to include warm clothing and gloves, blanket, ice scraper, sand, nonperishable food and anything else you may need to accommodate family traveling with you (special medication, baby supplies, pet food, etc.).

Also remember to include warm clothing and gloves, blanket, ice scraper, sand, non­perishable food and anything else you may need to accommodate family traveling with you (special medication, baby supplies, pet food, etc.).

Also remember to include warm clothing and gloves, blanket, ice scraper, sand, non­perishable food and anything else you may need to accommodate family traveling with you (special medication, baby supplies, pet food, etc.).

• Before crossing a street, look left, right and then left again to check for traffic.

• Always cross a street at an intersection and avoid entering the road from between parked cars or behind snow piles.

PARKS & REC

Doyle Sapp Named Superintendent of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director

Gay Vietzke has announced Doyle Sapp as the next superintendent of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has served there as acting superintendent since August.

“Doyle has extensive experience managing complex parks and engaging with employees,” said Vietzke. “He has a proven track record of working with the community and stakeholders to build strong foundations for success. Doyle is a caring and thoughtful manager who is ideally positioned to serve the needs of the park.”

“We often talk about the power of place in the National Park Service,” said Sapp. “Since coming to the Delaware River Valley, with its powerful natural beauty, its tremendous opportunities for recreation and its rich cultural history, I have found a place that offers both reflection and challenge. I look forward to leading the talented, passionate staff and collaborating with our dedicated partners and community members to help preserve this special place so that others can reflect and be challenged.”

Doyle is a 29-year NPS employee who has served as a superintendent for over 12 years and comes to the park most recently from Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, both in Richmond, Virginia. Before that, he served in various superintendency positions in North Carolina and Alabama. He has served on several NPS regional leadership councils and has worked extensively to build key partnerships and expand collaboration with Tribal governments. Prior to joining NPS, he served as a police officer in his hometown of Americus, Georgia in the 1990s.

Sapp will move to eastern Pennsylvania with his wife Noelle and their two rescue cats after the new year. In his free time, Sapp enjoys hiking in the beauty of our public lands, reading and exploring historic sites.

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

Delaware Township Budget

PIKE COUNTY AREA

AGENCY ON AGING

Blooming Grove - 570-775-5550

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Dingmans Center - 570-828-7812

Hours: Tues & Fri 9am-3pm

Lackawaxen/Shohola570-685-7808

Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am-2pm

Milford - 570-832-1929

Hours: Wed & Fri 1am-3pm

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 fiscal year budget on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022.