Penn Forest Township - Penn Forest Township
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Penn Forest Township issued a public notice regarding garbage permit invoices mailed October 31st with a December 31st payment deadline, and implemented a $25 late fee effective January 1, 2025 for unpaid garbage accounts. The township is pursuing zoning ordinance amendments to address data centers, with a Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for April 6, 2026, and offers online permitting and credit card payment options for residents. Regular meeting schedules are maintained for the Board of Supervisors (1st Monday), Planning Commission (4th Monday), and other municipal boards, with emergency services information and a note that a March 23, 2026 Zoning Hearing Board meeting has been continued.
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Penn Forest Township Public Notices Garbage Permit Invoices are in the Mail! If you are mailing in your check, your card will be mailed back 1st class mail unless you check one of the boxes on the invoice that request our other services. Invoices were mailed October 31st and are due by December 31st. Payments made after the 31st of December incur a $25 late fee. Please be in touch with the office if you haven’t received an invoice or you need a copy of it. Please use the below link for all online permitting https://townshippennforestcarbonpa.viewpointcloud.com/ Events TOUCH-A-TRUCK ELECTRONIC RECYCLING (3) The Transfer Station is now CLOSED for all listed holidays. Credit Card Payments Made in Office or via Telephone Penn Forest Township offers the convenience of accepting MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Visa credit cards for all applications and garbage invoices. The payment processing company charges a service fee of $3.00 minimum up to $100.00 or 2.65% there after, to cardholders who use this service. Just stop by our office or give us a call at 570-325-2768 or 570-325-2769 to use your MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express or Visa. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendments REDLINED- PF Data Center Ordinance DRAFT 6d_edits PFT Zoning Map Amendment Data Center Overlay District Planning Commission Comments-Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Address Data Centers BOS MEETING: When: April 6, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Where: Municipal Building, 2010 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Smy32VITRZ29sOczTZvYpA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. PC MEETING: When: The 4th Monday of every month (if needed) ZHB MEETING: The March 23, 2026, Zoning Hearing Board meeting is CONTINUED and it will be rescheduled at a later date, which is unknown. Meeting Schedule Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors – 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 pm (Except if 1st Monday is a Legal Holiday then meeting will be held on Tuesday). Zoning Hearing Board – 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm; scheduled as needed. Parks & Recreation Committee – 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Planning Commission – 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm as needed. EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025 a LATE FEE of $25.00 will be applied to all garbage accounts. Emergency Services Penn Forest Township residents have access to 9-1-1 emergency services. Dial 911 in an emergency, but only in an emergency. If you need assistance but do not have an emergency, call: Fern Ridge State Police 570-646-2271(non-emergency number) for all residents above Unionville Rd. Lehighton State Police 610-681-1850 (non-emergency number) for all residents below Unionville Rd. Lehighton Ambulance-Penn Forest location 570-325-8184 BEFORE burning Call the Communication Center at 570-325-9111 If you live in a development, contact your development management or Property Owner’s Association for the property security procedures in case of an emergency. The Penn Forest Township Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is located under the Resources tab. The PA turnpike exchange construction is completed and available to EZ Pass tag holders ONLY. BOS SUPERVISORS AND STAFF Supervisors Roger L. Meckes – Chairman Christian Bartulovich –Vice-Chairman Brandon Bell – Supervisor Patrick Holland –Roadmaster/Supervisor James Denier – Supervisor Office Staff Dana Vitale- Secretary Holly Rivera- Treasurer Shannon Meckes-Administrative Assistant Aimee Paparozzi-Administrative Assistant Greg Loftus- Zoning/Code Enforcement Jay York-Zoning/Code Enforcement Transfer Station & Road Maintenance Michael Paparozzi Ovel Mebs Jerry Enck Ronald Nametko Patrick Greco Nico Vitale Josh Kervick Contact Information 2010 State Route 903 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 Phone: 570-325-2768 or 570-325-2769 Fax: 570-325-8230 Office Hours Mon-Fri 8AM to 4PM E-mail: secretary@pennforesttownship.org Building & Zoning: 570-325-2760 Greg.Loftus@pennforesttownship.org Jay.York@pennforesttownship.org Zoning Mon, Wed & Fri 8-11 AM Building Tue & Thurs 8-11AM Transfer Station 570-325-3016 2026 Township Holidays New Year’s Day – Thurs 1/1/2026 President’s Day – Mon 2/16/2026 Memorial Day – Mon 5/25/2026 Independence Day – Sat 7/4/2026 Labor Day – Mon 9/7/2026 Columbus Day -Mon 10/12/2026 Veterans Day- Wed 11/11/2026 Thanksgiving Day -Thurs 11/26/2026 After Thanksgiving – Fri 11/27/2026 Christmas Eve -Thurs 12/24/2026 Christmas Day -Fri 12/25/2026
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This is a draft zoning ordinance for Jim Thorpe Borough dated July 2023, comprising 259 pages. The document establishes the framework for land use regulation, including general provisions, community development objectives, definitions, and district regulations organized across multiple articles. No specific budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting context are provided in this table of contents excerpt.
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This is a draft zoning ordinance for Jim Thorpe Borough dated July 2023, comprising 259 pages and establishing the borough's comprehensive zoning regulations. The document includes general provisions, community development objectives, definitions, and district regulations organized across multiple articles. The draft outlines the framework for land use designation, district boundaries, permitted uses, and other zoning requirements to guide development within the borough.