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PUBLIC NOTICE

ATTENTION TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS!

POOL REGISTRATION

Pool Opening is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th and will be open daily through Labor Day for the 2008 summer season

For all residents and taxpayers wishing to join the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Pool, please make a note of the registration dates. The dates are:

  • FRI., JUNE 13 - 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • SAT., JUNE 14 - 9:00 AM – Noon
  • MON., JUNE 16 -10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • FRI., JUNE 20 -10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • SAT., JUNE 21- 9:00 AM – Noon
  • FRI., JUNE 27-10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Anyone who cannot register on these dates will have to schedule an appointment and pay an additional $5 per person for their membership.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY MUST BE SHOWN AT TIME OF REGISTRATION

Current Tax Bill, Lease Agreement, or PPL bills with a physical address are acceptable forms of proof.

Keep in mind that each family member must come in for a photo ID. Daily registrants also must have a photo ID.

For further information, contact the Administration Office at (570) 646-1212 or (570) 839-8632 during office hours: Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

NOTICE

Emergency 9-1-1 Addressing Project

As part of the initiative to enhance public safety response countywide, municipal officials will or have begun the tedious process of collecting addressing information. Each and every residence and business must be visited to obtain the following information:

  • Name of one person
  • Current Physical Address
  • Current Mailing Address
  • Telephone Number-land line only (helpful-not mandatory)
    •

    The collectors should be carrying photo identification badges to help validate their identity. There is no need for them to enter your home; they can collect whatever information is needed at your doorstep.

    Please keep in mind that the project’s objective is to reduce the time it takes to get your Police, Fire or Emergency Medical Services to the scene of emergency incidents.

    Questions relative to the overall project can be referred to Ms. Kim Borger, E 9-1-1 Addressing Coordinator at 570-420-3466.

    Census Workers Needed

    To All Association Members and Leaders,

    The United States Department of Commerce is seeking Field Representatives to conduct household surveys with the U.S. Census Bureau. The positions are permanent part-time federal jobs.

    Field Representatives must be able to work mornings, afternoon and evenings, both during the week and on the weekends, when residents are available. The hours and days depend on when people are home at the selected addresses. Field Representatives work independently from their homes and are paid for their time and travel expenses to and from their assignment. Field Representatives receive paid training and are assigned to a Team Leader who will help them succeed by developing their interviewing skills and techniques.

    Field Representatives must be citizens of the United States, be at least 18 years old (or if under 18, have a high school diploma), pass a 30 minute test, have a land line phone, a valid driver's license, and use of a car. A car is necessary since Field Representatives go in person to selected addresses. The salary rate is $11.01 to $15.29 per hour depending on experience and geographic location, with reimbursement of 48.5 cents for each mile driven on official Census business. Night differential is paid for interviewing after 6 P.M.

    If you or anyone from your development is interested they should call the recruiting office at 888-722-8995 immediately for the schedule of testing and interviews in our area.

    Phyllis Haase
    Zoning Officer
    Tobyhanna Township
    2010 Census Liaison

    click here for printable flyer with additional information

    ROAD MAINTENANCE AND SNOW PLOWING

    Residents who own property abutting township roads are reminded not to place any type of private property including, but not limited to landscaping shrubbery, fences, light posts or mailboxes in the Township Right-of-Way. The Township is not responsible for any damage caused by road maintenance or snow plowing to any private property located in the Township Right-of-Way. Residents are also reminded not to park cars in the Right-of-Way during the months when snow storms are probable. If you are not sure what the Right-of-Way is for your road, contact the Township Office.

    GET INVOLVED

    Find out what is going on in the community. Come to a Township Meeting. The Board of Supervisors, Township Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board as well as the Regional Comprehensive Plan and Open Space Meetings are all public meetings. The schedules are listed on the front of this newsletter and others are as scheduled. Call the Township for information. We welcome you to Come and voice your opinions and concerns.

    ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

    In compliance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, the Township has a policy in place for access to public records by any citizen requesting to view or purchase copies of Township records. There is a form that must be completed and will be reviewed by the Township Manager and the requester shall receive a response within 5 business days. If the access request is approved, the public record shall be available during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the exception of holidays. Should you request photocopies, facsimiles, certified copies, and copies to a CD of any document, there will be a fee charged, plus mailing costs, if applicable.

    If the request is denied, the requester will receive a notice and the reason for denial and the right to appeal.

    WELCOME NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS TO TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP

    Please note that the Township of Tobyhanna requires permits to be obtained for such events as YARD SALES, BAZAARS, FESTIVALS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS, SIGNS, AND A NEW OR CHANGE TO ANY EXISTING BUSINESS!

    OUTDOOR BURNING

    Our outdoor burning ordinance allows for outdoor burning during the following times:

    Monday through Friday between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM

    Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

    • A permit for burning outside scheduled times MUST be obtained from the Township Zoning Officer.
    • Commercial Burning is Prohibited.
    • Burning is prohibited on Sunday.
    • Outdoor burning bans may be imposed from time to time during extremely dry weather conditions.
    • A controlled burn must be overseen and have a source of water nearby. If you live in a development, check with your association office, as some prohibit burning altogether.

    ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR INFORMATION AT (570) 646-1212 OR (570) 839-8632.

    REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAPS

    At their Regular Business Meeting on Monday, June 13, 2005 the Board of Supervisors adopted the Regional Comprehensive Plan. If you wish any further information, please call the administration office at (570) 646-1212.

    We are herewith providing the proposed land use maps that have been drafted.

    (reduced in size substantially for the web)

    Land Use Map with Parcels  |  Land Use Map without Parcels

    PLEASE DON'T FEED THE DEER!

    The Township Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation wherein they request the public voluntarily refrain from feeding deer. The Township is suffering greatly from artificially high deer population and the flora will lose its ability to replace itself. Feeding of deer leads to high deer density increasing a risk factor for Lyme Disease and Chronic Wasting Disease ( Mad Deer Disease). Deer-vehicle collisions have caused an increase in human deaths, property damage and increasing insurance costs for the Township and its' residents. Many naturalist organizations have documented the negative effect on crops, songbirds, wildflowers and some animals from overpopulation of deer. These organizations have documented the negative effect of artificial feeding to the deer themselves. Please be aware of these problems and do not contribute by feeding deer. It is more harmful that helpful to them.

    ZONING AND BUILDING NEWS

    The Township has adopted a building code ordinance which requires all construction to be built according to ICC Code standards. When an application is received for construction, it is subject to inspections as outlined in the ordinance such as electrical, plumbing and structural. The Township has contracted with Guardian Inspection Services to handle these inspections. The Township Zoning Officer will provide the zoning inspections.

    FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE IS A DROP-OFF BOX IN FRONT OF THE TOWNSHIP BUILDING FOR YOUR USE ON WEEKENDS AND AFTER HOURS.

    BLAKESLEE SEWER NEWS

    Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua PA) has been hired as our new billing collection Agency. If you have any questions concerning your bill, please call (570) 443-7099, for assistance.

    The Township has been televising the collection system looking for broken pipes and/or damaged laterals. If you notice that your lateral clean out vent has been damaged, please contact a licensed contractor to repair it. Township ordinances prohibit the following from being connected to your lateral: storm water, roof runoff, air conditioner drains, sump pumps, area drainage or any sub-surface drainage.

    Groundwater infiltration/inflow causes hydraulic overloading at the Treatment Facility and upsets the treatment process.

    DO NOT introduce the following items into the collection system:

    • Sanitary Napkins
    • Tampons
    • Diapers
    • Paper towels
    • Cooking Grease
    • Petroleum products
    • Paint
    • Coffee grounds
    • Bones
    • Seafood shells
    • Eggshells
    • Plastic items
    • Glass
    • Metal
    • Socks or rags

    Homes with Grinder Pumps:

    The three-year warranty for E-One grinder pumps has expired. If your house is connected to the collection system utilizing a grinder pump, some actions which you can perform as a homeowner to ensure the proper functioning of your pump are:

    1. In case of a power outage, check to insure your grinder pump is reset prior to using water.
    2. Run the water long enough to cause the grinder pump to turn on. This will purge the system and fill it with a sufficient amount of clean water.
    3. Leave the electrical power to the pump on. The pump contains a heating element in the control compartment to eliminate condensation problems.
    4. If a problem occurs and the alarm light turns on and service is required, as a homeowner you are free to call anyone you would like to service your pump

    The original pumps were purchased from:

    Site Specific
    SR 115 North
    Blakesee PA 18610
    (570) 643-6565

    You may call them to request a list of local certified E-one pump repair facilities. You may also inquire about an extended warranty.

    ON-LOT SEPTIC SYSTEM CARE:

    A few simple steps will help keep your system operating properly.

    1. Limit water usage and spread out throughout the day.
    2. Do not put items such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, cigarettes and solids from garbage grinders in septic tanks. These items can clog drain field pipes.
    3. Keep oil and grease out of the system.
    4. Keep harsh chemicals and acids, pesticides, paint thinners out of the system.
    5. Have the septic tank pumped at least every 3 – 5 years, depending upon tank capacity and usage.