Wind Gap Borough, Pennsylvania
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HOME BOROUGH OFFICE BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING & ZONING TAX COLLECTOR ORDINANCES CONTACT US Borough Office The Borough Office is open for the following: Main Office Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday - Friday Zoning and Planning Department Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Located at: 545 East West Street Wind Gap, PA 18091 Wind Gap was founded as a community in 1893 with original settlers being sheepherders. We were incorporated in 1893 with the first Council meeting being held in August. The tollhouse located on Route 115 (N. Broadway) was part of the stage route and now serves as a family dwelling. Railroads reached Wind Gap in 1878, with trolley cars appearing in the early 1900's. Textiles and slate industries helped to form the backbone of Wind Gap's economy. Our Fire Company was incorporated on March 28, 1921, and was once located in what is now the Borough Office. The new building sits on N. Broadway housing two fire trucks and a utility truck as well as a social hall. The fire department is supported by over 30 volunteer members. Wind Gap Park is our great pride. Situated on approximately 25 acres, the Park consists of tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, a playground, kiddie area and picnic pavillions. During the warm summer nights area residents gather at the Bandstand to enjoy Concerts by local bands. Both the Firemen's Picnic and Car show are held in the Park yearly. The Municipal Authority was formed in 1968 and serves Wind Gap Borough, Bushkill Township, and Plainfield Township. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns. Phone: 610.863.7288 Fax: 610.863.1011 Email: dharbison@windgap-pa.gov Online: Click Here Downloads Moving Permit: Download Contractor License Application: Download Quick Links The Wind Gap Park Fire Department Ambulance Squad Street Department Borough Newsletters NIXLE Community Alert Form Links & Resources Right to Know EVENT CALENDAR DEC 31 View Full Calendar WIND GAP BOROUGH Wind Gap, Pennsylvania is The Gateway to the Poconos, and is loved for it’s “small town” feel while it is centrally located and only minutes from the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, Easton, Stroudsburg, and New Jersey! Wind Gap has a population of approximately 2818, and was founded as a community in 1893. ©2026 Wind Gap Borough. Site Design & Development by Triscari.
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This is the Fall 2018 newsletter for the Borough of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, containing a table of contents and directory information. The document lists borough contact information, elected officials, and meeting schedules for various municipal bodies including the borough council, planning commission, and zoning hearing board. Notable items mentioned include Wind Gap's 125th anniversary celebration held on August 19, 2018, and children voting to select a Super Dome Climber as the next playground equipment to be installed in early 2019.
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This Fall/Winter 2021 newsletter from the Borough of Wind Gap provides municipal contact information, meeting schedules, and updates on local initiatives. Key topics covered include community programs such as a expanded community garden funded by Slate Belt Rising, a trick-or-treat event, curbside trash and leaf collection services, and snow emergency procedures. The document also includes directory information for borough officials, council members, and local service providers.