180 East Center Street
Shavertown, PA 18708-1514
(570)696-3809 • (570)696-3411 Fax
Shavertown, PA 18708-1514
(570)696-3809 • (570)696-3411 Fax
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The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors is accepting letters of interest to fill a non-paying vacancy on the Kingston Township Recreation Commission. The Recreation Commission is responsible for planning, conducting, supervision and maintenance of Township sponsored recreational activities. The Recreation Commission consists of five members that are scheduled to meet monthly. Kingston Township residency is required and members are appointed to serve terms of three years. Letters of interest from residents will be accepted until 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 and should be sent to:
Kingston Township Board of Supervisors
c/o Kathleen Sebastian
180 East Center St.
Shavertown, PA 18708
Or
Kingston Township Administration
The Kingston Township Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Saturday August 14, 2010 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The safety seat check will be held in the Thomas' Family Market parking lot located in the Back Mountain Shopping Center on North Memorial Highway in Shavertown. Anyone with a child restraint in their vehicle is welcome to stop by and have it checked for proper installation. If possible, please bring with you the owner's manual for your vehicle and the child restraint. The check is free of charge and takes approximately 30 minutes per seat to complete. Any questions can be directed to Officer Jonathan Chipego at 570-696-1175 ext. 555 or Officer Robert Spencer at 570-696-1175 ext. 558.
The Kingston Township Recreation Commission has re-scheduled "Movie Night in the Park" for Friday, August 13, 2010 at the East Center Street Park due to weather inclinations. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Residents of all ages are invited to attend a showing of "A Shark's Tale" under the stars! The event is sponsored by the Kingston Township Board of Supervisors. Residents should bring a blanket of chairs to sit on. Water, juice and Popcorn will be available during the movie.
Kingston Township Police Officers Jonathan Chipego and Robert Spencer recently attended and successfully completed the Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Certification course. The course, held at the Pennsylvania State Police Hazelton Barracks, took four (4) days to complete. The class comprised of classroom instruction, hand-on work with car seats and vehicles and a community safety seat check. The National Child Passenger Safety Training Program, which is partners with The National Child Passenger Safety Board, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Safe Kids Worldwide, provided the training to the officers.
As CPST's, the officers will put their knowledge to work through a variety of activities, including child safety seat checks where parents and caregivers receive education and hands-on assistance with the proper use of child restraint systems and safety belts.
If you are a resident of Kingston Township and need assistance with a child restraint, call the Kingston Township Police Department at 696-1175 and schedule an appointment. Also, look for scheduled child safety seat checks in the near future.
Home heating equipment rebate program opens April 21
A new state rebate program designed to help consumers save money and energy will open April 21.
The Pennsylvania Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program could help as many as 33,000 households to purchase Energy Star-rated, non-electric residential hot water heaters, furnaces and boilers. The $11 million program is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Consumers can apply for and receive their rebates by following three simple steps: 1. Reserve a rebate by completing an online application (available at www.paheatingrebates.com on April 21). Residents without Internet access can call 877-592-2061 to make a reservation; 2. Purchase and have a contractor install a qualifying product. Purchases made before April 21 will not be eligible; and 3. Submit the completed rebate application within 30 days of the reservation date. The best way to guarantee a rebate is to obtain a reservation when you are in the process of deciding to make a purchase.
Rebates will range from $100 to $500, depending on the equipment’s efficiency rating. Complete information about the program, as well as a listing of eligibility requirements, are available on the program's new website at www.paheatingrebates.com. Consumers will also be able to check the website for real-time updates on reservation availability.
It can be extremely expensive to heat a home and water, particularly with older appliances. This program can help consumers upgrade their heating equipment so that they use less energy while saving money.
The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors held their Re-organization Meeting on Monday, January 4, 2010 welcoming two newly elected supervisors to the Townships’ Board. Magistrate Tupper administered the oath of office to Shirley Moyer and Frank Natitus to complete the five (5) member board.
The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The Public Work Session is held the Monday before the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings are held at the Kingston Township Municipal Building located at 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708
The Kingston Township Road Department would like to remind all residents that only small yard waste (small branches and bush clippings) be dumped on the waste pile. ***No garbage, lumber, construction materials, etc*** The yard waste pile and grass clippings pile are meant for KINGSTON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY! Proper I.D. may be required. Police presence will be enforcing the area.
The Kingston Township Road Department urges all residents to report any potholes on the Township Roads. If any are noticed, please email the Township so we can respond quickly and keep our roads in the best condition possible.
The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors wishes to remind all residents in the Township that some limited burning is allowed in the Township by permit only. Please keep in mind that the Township has a successful recycling program for regular brush and yard waste.
You may obtain a burning permit by stopping by the Kingston Township Office, 180 East Center St., Shavertown, PA, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.m., Friday 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. A permit must be obtained and approved by the Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer before you start burning.
Burning Permits are issued under strict guidelines.
Hotline Number 2009
The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors has announced the addition of a Hot-Line Number for the convenience of the Township residents. The Hot-Line Number will provide Township residents with office hours, tax collector hours and the latest information in the Township. The Township’s Hot-Line Number is 696-2063.
Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule 2010
The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors hereby announce that the following dates have been adopted as their official meeting schedule for 2010. The Annual Re-organizational Meeting/Public Work Session will be held Monday, January 4, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Regular Supervisors’ Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and are scheduled for the following dates:
January 13, 2010
February 10, 2010
March 10, 2010
April 14, 2010
May 12, 2010
June 9, 2010
July 14 2010
August 11, 2010
September 8, 2010
October 13, 2010
November 10, 2010
December 8, 2010
All meetings are held at the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Kingston Township provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to participate in a public meeting. In advance of such meeting, call the Kingston Township Municipal Building at (570) 696-3809 to discuss such reasonable accommodations for a qualified disabled individual.
Public Work Session Meeting Schedule 2010
Public Work Sessions will be held on the Monday preceding each regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 11, 2010
February 8, 2010
March 8, 2010
April 12, 2010
May 10, 2010
June 6, 2010
July 12, 2010
August 19, 2010
September 6, 2010
October 11, 2010
November 8, 2010
December 6, 2010
All meetings are held at the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Kingston Township provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to participate in a public meeting. In advance of such meeting, call the Kingston Township Municipal Building at (570) 696-3809 to discuss such reasonable accommodations for a qualified disabled individual.
Recreation Commission Meeting Schedule 2010
The Recreation Commission will meet in the lower level of the Administration Building on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 P.M. Below are the Meeting dates:
January 25, 2010
February 22, 2010
March 22, 2010
April 26, 2010
August 30, 2010
September 27, 2010
October 25, 2010
November 22, 2010
December 20, 2010
Zoning Meeting Schedule 2010
Notice is hereby given by the Kingston Township Zoning Hearing Board that the following dates have been adopted by the Zoning Hearing Board as the official regular meeting schedule for 2010. ALL MEETINGS ARE ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH.
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*Lower Level
All meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Public work sessions will be held preceding each regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Municipal Building.
Kingston Township provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to participate in a public meeting. In advance of such meeting, call the Kingston Township Municipal Office at (570) 696-3809 to discuss such reasonable accommodations for a qualified disabled individual.
Planning Meeting Schedule 2010
Notice is hereby given by the Kingston Township Planning Commission that the following dates have been adopted by the Planning Commission as the official regular meeting schedule for 2010. ALL MEETINGS ARE ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.
January 5, 2010
February 2, 2010
March 2, 2010
April 6, 2010
May 4, 2010
June 1, 2010
July 6, 2010
August 3, 2010
September 7, 2010
October 5, 2010
November 9, 2010 (Second Tuesday)
December 7, 2010
All meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Public work sessions will be held preceding each regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Municipal Building.
Kingston Township provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to participate in a public meeting. In advance of such meeting, call the Kingston Township Municipal Office at (570) 696-3809 to discuss such reasonable accommodations for a qualified disabled individual.
Police Pension Fund Meeting Schedule 2010
The Kingston Township Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold their meetings for 2010 on the following dates at 4:00 P.M. at the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708.
January 20, 2010
March 17, 2010
June 16, 2010
September 15, 2010
December 15, 2010
Individuals in need of special assistance to attend meetings may contact the Kingston Township Administrative Office at 696-3809, in advance of the meeting, to make special arrangements.
UCC Appeals Board Meeting Schedule 2010
Notice is hereby given by the Kingston Township UCC Appeals Board that the following dates have been adopted by the UCC Appeals Board as the official regular meeting schedule for 2010. ALL MEETINGS ARE ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH.
January 18, 2010
February 15, 2010
March 15, 2010
April 19, 2010
May 17, 2010
June 21, 2010
July 19, 2010
August 16, 2010
September 20, 2010
October 18, 2010
November 15, 2010
December 20, 2010
All meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Public work sessions will be held preceding each regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Municipal Building.
Kingston Township provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to participate in a public meeting. In advance of such meeting, call the Kingston Township Municipal Office at (570) 696-3809 to discuss such reasonable accommodations for a qualified disabled individual.
Yard/Garage Sale Signs
The Kingston Township Zoning Officer reminds the residents of the Township that it is illegal to attach garage/yard sale signs to utility/telephone poles, or trees. The signs should be attached to individual stakes. All such signs should be removed no later than two (2) days after the sale. Violators may be fined up to $30. Additional information may be obtained from the Zoning Officer at 696-3809.
Township Street Right-of-Way
Kingston Township residents and property owners are reminded not to place encroachments, such as fences, landscaping timbers, trees, shrubs, or any other items within the Township street right-of-way.
Property owners need to be aware that they do not own up to the edge of the roadway. Street right-of-ways vary from thirty-three feet to fifty feet. Residents that are unsure of the width of their street may call the Township Office for further information.
Residents are also reminded that this area is not their property and that the Township has the authority to order removal or to remove, the encroachments from the street or road right-of-way.
The Township is asking for cooperation from all residents in respecting the public right-of-way. Residents with questions may call the Township Manager or Zoning Officer at 696-3809.
180 East Center Street
Shavertown, PA 18708-1514 (570)696-3809 • (570)696-3411 Fax
Shavertown, PA 18708-1514 (570)696-3809 • (570)696-3411 Fax
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