SUMMER 2014
THE CORNERSTONE OF THE POCONOS
NOTICE: The Township Office will be closed on the following day: FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014
Pike County and Delaware Township Join Forces to Enhance Library Pike County Public Library Board recently met with the Delaware Township Library Board to discuss ways to help enhance the services currently available at the Township Library located at Akenac Park just off Route 739. The Township’s collection is acquired through purchases and donations from residents. After meeting, Pike County Library and Delaware Township Library have agreed to join forces. The County Library will give books, DVDS, and audiobooks to the Township Library. These items should be on the shelves and available to patrons very soon.
Delaware Township Library at Akenac Park.
Patrons at the Delaware Township Library will be encouraged to register for Pike County Public Library cards which would give those patrons access to online resources along with the PCPL’s collection of books, periodicals, DVDs and inter-library loan materials. Delaware Township, the Delaware Township Library and the Pike County Library are enthusiastic about their partnership and the benefit to local residents. If you are interested in contacting the Delaware Township Library, call: 570-828-2781.
IN THIS ISSUE DAILY LIVING A Quiet Winter at Delaware Cemetery
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Continued to Be Prepared
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Grilling Safety
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Bridge the Gap 2014
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Township Administrator To Retire
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Ask the Sensei...
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Onlot System Operation and Maintenance - Homeowners Guide
DAILY LIVING
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Delaware Township Uses Alternate Fuel — Page 4
LEGISLATURE Constituent News From Sen. Lisa Baker DIG DELAWARE Plants for Attracting Hummingbirds The Hummingbirds are Back PARKS & REC Akenac Park Summer Schedule Delaware Football League To Hold Registrations
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PARKS & REC CONTINUED Summer is Here!
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MEETINGS & EVENTS 12 13
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2014 Bulk Dump Disposal Days
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Board of Supervisors Meetings
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Planning Commission Meetings
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Community Events Board Meetings
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Board of Auditors Meetings
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DELAWARE THEN
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Dingmans Ferry Lions Club Events Listing — Page 17
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