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  • City of Scranton Council Responses | June 23, 2026

    Jun 23, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
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    This document contains written responses from City of Scranton administration to questions raised by Council President Tom Schuster at a June 16, 2026 council meeting. Regarding the problem property at 1708 Wayne Avenue, the city advised the homeowner it could be designated a nuisance based on police call volume, with tenants currently under eviction pending appeal; a rental inspection was begun on April 10 but the second reinspection remains unscheduled and the property has not yet passed. Police Department records show approximately eleven incidents at the property since January 1, 2026, while the Fire Department responded twice in 2026 for basement flooding. The administration clarified that the pending RFP being prepared is separate from the EMS Feasibility Study conducted by Fitch & Associates, which evaluated the current EMS system and made recommendations based on response performance and financial impact.

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City of Scranton Council Responses – May 5, 2026 | PDF

May 5, 2026

·Scranton, PA
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This document contains responses from City of Scranton administration to questions posed by City Council members at their April 28, 2026 meeting, compiled on May 5, 2026. The street sign project contracted to MAC Signs was completed in December 2025, and DPW continues routine traffic sign maintenance and replacement. DPW will address sidewalk conditions in the 1000 block of North Rebecca Avenue by reseeding grass and will coordinate with the Police Department on potential additional signage for traffic safety on Euclid Avenue at Main Avenue. For the concrete barriers at East Mountain Road across from the Salvation Army, the Blight Team under the Parks Director will remove trash and cut back overgrowth, pending confirmation of property ownership. Fire Chief John Judge agreed to meet with Councilmen Sean and Mark McAndrew in his office regarding ambulance service questions, with the option to hold a public caucus afterward if needed. The Good Neighbor gift card program will run again in May 2026.

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  • Request & Report | Chattanooga.gov

    Chattanooga, TN
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    This page from Chattanooga.gov provides an overview of municipal record request and reporting services available to the public. It lists options for accessing city documents, open records, and citations; requesting reports from fire, police, and other departments; and reporting non-emergency issues such as code violations, damaged infrastructure, and traffic incidents. The platform consolidates various request and reporting functions into one transparent, centralized hub for resident interaction with city government.

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  • Public Records Request | Springfield Township, OH - Official Website

    Springfield, IL
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    Springfield Township's public records policy establishes procedures for residents to request government documents, including zoning, fire, police, and other departmental records through online forms or direct submission to the Township Administrator. The Township commits to providing public records within a reasonable timeframe during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) at its administrative offices located at 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, with copies provided at cost. The policy excludes incarcerated individuals from accessing records related to criminal investigations, maintains organized records with a publicly available retention schedule, and requests (but does not require) completion of a Public Records Request form to facilitate document identification and delivery.

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  • Oakland, CA Code of Ordinances -,) THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND

    Oakland, CA
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    The Oakland City Charter, adopted by voters on November 5, 1968, ratified by California's Secretary of State, and effective January 28, 1969, establishes the fundamental governing structure and powers of the City of Oakland. The charter organizes city government into twelve major articles covering powers and form of government, the City Council, the Mayor, city officers, the City Manager, administrative organization, the Port of Oakland, fiscal administration, personnel administration, franchises and licenses, elections, and general provisions. The document also includes appendices addressing specific funds and systems, including the KIDS FIRST! Oakland Children's Fund, police and fire relief and pension funds, the Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System, and off-street vehicular parking regulations. The charter has been amended through November 2014 and establishes that Oakland maintains perpetual succession as a body corporate under California's state constitution.

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  • Fiscal Year 2023-25 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's fiscal year 2023-25 budget overview describes the city's biannual budget process, which runs from January to June and must result in a balanced budget by June 30. Oakland's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, comprising 62 percent Restricted Funds (grants and voter-approved bonds designated for specific purposes) and 38 percent General Purpose Funds (primarily tax-supported and flexible). Revenue sources include taxes (51 percent), service charges, fines, licenses, and permits (15 percent), bonds and other sources (14 percent), transfers (12 percent), and grants and subsidies (8 percent). The largest departmental allocations are Non-Departmental (23.9 percent), Police Department (21.2 percent), Fire Department (11.5 percent), Oakland Public Works (10.3 percent), and Human Services (7 percent). Property taxes contribute less than 26 cents per dollar to the city, with the remaining amount distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, Oakland Unified School District, AC Transit, and others.

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  • City Clerk FAQ | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk provides public access to official city documents and directs inquiries to appropriate agencies. City Council agendas, resolutions, and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's office located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 (phone: 813-274-8397), or online through the Agenda Documents Repository as of May 1, 2005. The City Clerk maintains public records with limited exemptions under Florida Statute 119, excluding home addresses and phone numbers of police, fire, and code enforcement officers; attorney-client transcripts; and certain election complaints. The office directs citizens to separate county and state agencies for marriage licenses, court records, property information, vital certificates, and other non-municipal matters, and handles code enforcement complaints via phone (813-274-5545) or the 24-hour Customer Service Center.

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  • Request a Public Record - City of Orlando

    Orlando, FL
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    This document is a public records request guide for the City of Orlando explaining how residents can request access to city-maintained documents including fire department records, permitting documents, personnel files, and police reports. The process requires submitting a specific request through an online portal, with requesters expected to receive a confirmation email and public records request number within two business days. The City of Orlando charges fees if extensive labor is needed to locate or duplicate records, with requests estimated under $100 processed upon payment and requests over $100 requiring full payment before processing. Payment can be made online through orlando.nextrequest.com, in-person at the City Clerk's Office (400 South Orange Avenue, 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32802-4990), or by mail to the same address.

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  • 2022 Overtime Report by Department

    Scranton, PA
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    This 2022 overtime report documents departmental overtime costs across twelve months by cost center. Police (101071) generated the highest overtime costs, ranging from $85,810.05 in March to $155,112.51 in July, with annual totals approaching $1.2 million. Fire (101078) incurred between $17,797.60 and $73,606.79 monthly. Department of Public Works divisions—particularly Highways (101083), Refuse (101084), and Garages (101085)—collectively generated significant overtime, with combined monthly costs ranging from approximately $21,000 to $68,000. Most administrative departments (Mayor's Office, City Council, Controller, Business Administration, HR, IT, Treasury, Law) recorded zero overtime for the entire year. Total citywide overtime ranged from $137,765.14 in March to $246,237.24 in April.

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  • Oakland's Roadmap To A Sustainable Budget

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's November 2024 roadmap document identifies structural budget deficits driven primarily by police department overspending and proposes that fiscal stability requires reforms beyond departmental cuts. Police and fire services consume 70% of the general fund—far higher than peer cities—with police overspending alone accounting for 56% of the 2024-2025 deficit, predominantly from overtime costs that have outpaced both general fund revenue growth and inflation. The document identifies accountability gaps, including 83% of sworn overtime approval records that could not be located or verified, and notes that the majority of city employees earning over $200,000 are sworn officers, with 64% of those earning over $300,000 in that category. The analysis, authored by Bob Brownstein (former Santa Clara County and San Jose budget official), argues that balancing the deficit through cuts to non-sworn services alone is not feasible and that deeper police operational reforms are necessary to protect critical services and achieve fiscal stability.

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  • Borough Information – West Hazleton Borough

    Hazleton, PA
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    West Hazleton Borough is a municipality in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,543 residents covering 2.5 square miles, governed by a Mayor and Council system under Mayor John Chura. The document provides contact information and administrative details for the borough's government offices located at 100 South 4th Street, as well as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance), utilities providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, cable), and local services including street maintenance and waste removal. Key municipal information includes a property tax rate of 4.38 and the borough's location in the 11th Congressional District and 119th Legislative District, served by the Hazleton Area School District.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Cincinnati, OH
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    This Ohio Township Handbook, published by the State Auditor's office in March 2019, is a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist township officials in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and procedural requirements. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, fire and ambulance services, and police protection, with appendices providing additional reference materials. As an informational resource rather than legal guidance, the handbook aims to help local government officials meet administrative challenges by providing accessible, regularly updated information on township governance and operations.

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  • Act 47 Plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton filed for Act 47 financial recovery status on August 8, 2017, with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, requesting a determination of municipal financial distress and an emergency loan. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's investigation, completed August 30, 2017, confirmed that Hazleton met two statutory criteria: the city maintained deficits exceeding 1% in each of three consecutive fiscal years and expenditures exceeded revenues over a three-year period. This financial recovery plan was prepared by the Pennsylvania Economy League, Central PA Division, filed May 4, 2018, and revised June 1, 2018, and addresses departmental operations across administration, police, fire, public works, pensions, and economic development to establish recovery initiatives.

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  • Public Records Request | Colerain Township, OH

    Columbus, OH
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    This document outlines Colerain Township's public records request procedures and the role of the Township Fiscal Officer. It describes three methods for submitting records requests: online through the Customer Service Request System, by phone at (513) 385-7500, or in person at the Township Administration Building (4200 Springdale Road). The page also provides links to departmental records retention schedules for police, fire and EMS, shelter rental, service requests, agendas and minutes, and planning and zoning.

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  • PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH Chapter I.

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and introductory sections of the Fort Worth City Charter, originally adopted by voters on December 11, 1924, with amendments through November 8, 1983. The charter establishes Fort Worth as a municipal corporation in Tarrant County, Texas, and outlines its organizational structure across 28 chapters covering city council, departments (police, fire, public works, finance, etc.), budgeting, taxation, and administrative procedures. The document indicates the charter has been amended multiple times between 1928 and 1983, with subsequent amendments noted in individual sections.

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  • Public Records Policy - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
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    The City of Knoxville's public records policy establishes procedures for requesting access to municipal records, with different submission processes depending on the record type: property records requests go to the Development Services Department, while requests for E-911, Fire, Police, and other specified records follow the Guide to Public Records Requests, and all other requests use the standard Public Records Request Form sent to Communications@KnoxvilleTN.gov with a photo ID copy. The policy, grounded in the City Charter and Tennessee state law, requires city employees to provide timely access to public records while maintaining their integrity and organizational efficiency, with complaints directed to the Deputy Director of Communications at (865) 215-3480. The city adopts the Tennessee Comptroller's schedule of reasonable charges for copying and production, with the policy subject to review every two years.

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  • Budget & Management | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Division of Budget and Management in Cleveland's Department of Finance prepares, implements, and monitors annual operating budgets and financial plans to fund City services. The General Fund Operating Budget, funded primarily by a 2.5% City Income Tax on all workers in Cleveland, supports Safety Forces (Police, Fire, and EMS), Waste and Recycling Pick Up, City Parks, and Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Enterprise Funds operate as self-supporting services including Water, Water Pollution Control, Cleveland Public Power, the Airport, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, City Parking Facilities, Public Auditorium, and West Side Market. The City also funds capital improvements and infrastructure through debt, restricted funds, and grants, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that must support projects eliminating blight and assisting low- and moderate-income residents in housing, public improvements, and land use areas. Budget documents are available for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, along with an interactive budget portal and comprehensive financial reports.

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  • About the City Budget Information Series on the City of Madison Budget

    Madison, WI
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    This informational series provides an overview of the City of Madison's budget structure and processes. The document explains that Madison maintains two separate budgets—a capital budget funding long-term infrastructure projects (roads, housing, building improvements) financed primarily through borrowing, and an operating budget supporting daily city services (police, fire, libraries, sanitation) funded mainly through property taxes. The series is designed as a public education tool covering budget fundamentals, the city's structural deficit, financial policies, and revenue options, with all budget phases publicly available on the city website.

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  • Agenda & Minutes | City of East Providence, RI

    Providence, RI
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    This document is an index page for the City of East Providence, Rhode Island's agendas and minutes archive, providing access to meeting records across multiple municipal bodies. The page lists meetings by date from April 2026 back to November 2025, organized by category including the East Providence City Council, Zoning Board of Review, Planning Board, Police & Fire Retirement Pension Board, and Personnel Hearing Board. Users can search the archives by keyword or access live feeds and video recordings through the city's YouTube page. The most recent listed meeting is the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, posted on April 2, 2026. The document serves as a transparent repository for public records rather than containing substantive policy or budget information.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF YORK PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

    York, PA
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    This document is the table of contents and introductory section of the Codified Ordinances of York, Pennsylvania, Part One - Administrative Code, which consolidates and codifies the city's general and permanent ordinances as of 1977. The ordinances are organized into nine titles covering general provisions, legislative procedures, administrative offices and departments (including mayor, city clerk, police, fire, public works, and community development), employment and pension provisions, and authorities and boards. The document establishes the legal framework for York's municipal governance and administration.

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  • 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW CITY OF DEARBORN MAYOR ABDULLAH H. HAMMOUD

    Dearborn, MI
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    This 2024 annual report from the City of Dearborn, covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, highlights Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud's administration's accomplishments in modernizing city operations, including a new city website, implementation of public health protections against air pollution, improved road safety, and revitalization of commercial districts. The report emphasizes expansion of parks and recreation amenities, enhanced public transparency through performance dashboards, improved multilingual communication services, and technology-driven city service improvements, all maintained within a balanced budget. The document covers departmental activities across assessing, communications, economic development, finance, fire, library, police, public works, and other city services.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Columbus, OH
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    This Ohio Auditor of State handbook, published in March 2019, serves as a comprehensive guide for township officials covering governance, administration, finance, and services including fire and ambulance operations and police protection. The document provides regulatory and procedural information organized by sections addressing township officers and employees, administration and finance, emergency services, and police protection, with various appendices included for reference. This handbook is designed to assist local township officials in understanding their responsibilities and meeting governance challenges, though it explicitly does not constitute legal advice.

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  • PA State Archives - RG-48 - Series Titles - digitized: Municipal Governments

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This document describes the organizational structure and functions of Pennsylvania municipal governments housed in the State Archives (RG-48). It explains that municipalities provide core local services including police, fire protection, road maintenance, water and sewage systems, zoning, parks, and licensing, with powers shared among state and local levels and enhanced through home rule provisions. The document details governance structures for Pennsylvania's major city classes, including Philadelphia's council of 17 members with a strong mayor since 1952, and Pittsburgh and Scranton's similarly structured strong-mayor systems established through 1974 home rule charters.

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  • Annual Budget Process and Timeline | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise follows an annual budget development process that runs from January through early fall, with the fiscal year operating from October 1st through September 30th. The budget funds essential services including police and fire departments, emergency medical services, libraries, parks, and utilities, as well as major capital investments like water line replacement and airport expansion. The process involves multiple stages: early planning (December–February), department budget requests and public input (March–May), department presentations (May–June), draft budget release and public workshops (June), public hearings and final adoption (July–September), and publication of the final budget before the fiscal year begins.

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  • Moore Township - Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township is a 38-square-mile rural community in north-central Northampton County, Pennsylvania, formed in 1765 and named after Provincial Assembly representative John Moore. The township surrounds the Borough of Chapman Quarries and contains six mailing addresses (Bath, Nazareth, Northampton, Danielsville, Walnutport, and Wind Gap), with emergency services provided by the Moore Township Police Department and Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company. Current municipal actions include a Request for Bids for #2 Diesel Fuel for Vehicles and Heating Oil for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and elimination of the Per Capita tax effective 2026, with Real Estate tax bills becoming the sole property tax mechanism. The township is characterized by farmlands, woodlands, and the Appalachian Trail running through it, with residents prioritizing preservation of the township's physical beauty and open space.

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  • Newark, NJ | Official Website

    Newark, NJ
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    This is a Newark, NJ municipal website homepage displaying current information and news. Recent announcements include Mayor Baraka breaking ground for Sal Bontempo Park improvements in the North Ward, a joint initiative with Newark Public Schools and Rutgers University-Newark to create police and fire career pathways, activation of Code Blue shelters from 8 p.m. Monday, April 20 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 for vulnerable populations, and the city earning 2025 Tree City USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. The site lists upcoming meetings including a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and notes that City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Mayor Ras J. Baraka, who took office in 2014, is credited with reducing crime to its lowest levels in five decades and replacing all 23,000 known lead service lines in less than three years at no cost to residents.

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  • Download the Presentation to learn more!

    Evanston, IL
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    The City of Evanston hired the Putting Assets to Work consulting team, led by Ben McAdams and including Sean McLean, Ryan Porter, Michael McLean, and Alexandra Stieglitz, to redevelop three underutilized municipal assets: the Police and Fire Headquarters, the former Civic Center, and the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The team brings experience in community engagement, urban planning, finance, and development, including Michael McLean's prior management of over $100 million in Evanston development projects. The consultants cite relevant precedent projects including the New Rochelle downtown revitalization (13+ million square feet of development) and The Grove in Salt Lake City (244 mixed-income housing units with affordable options). The engagement focuses on transforming these assets into community-enhancing developments aligned with Evanston's evolving needs.

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  • Public Records Requests - City of Mesa

    Mesa, AZ
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    The City of Mesa public records webpage describes the process for accessing government documents and records. Commonly requested records available online without formal requests include Budget Information, Building Permit Records, City Council Agendas & Minutes, Crime Statistics, City Code Book, and Zoning Case History. Records managed by other agencies—such as birth certificates (Arizona State Vital Records Office), marriage licenses, and property tax information (Maricopa County)—are identified with referrals to the appropriate jurisdiction. The city offers Records Request Forms for specific departments including City Court, Police, Fire, and Development Services, with fees potentially applied depending on record format as outlined in the Fees & Charges document. Utility account information is classified as privileged and not provided.

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  • Moore Township - Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, XX
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    Moore Township, a 38-square-mile rural community in north-central Northampton County, Pennsylvania formed in 1765, issued a Request for Bids on April 16, 2026 for #2 Diesel Fuel and Heating Oil covering the period beginning July 1, 2026. The Township eliminated its Per Capita tax effective in 2026, transitioning to Real Estate tax bills only as of March 10, 2026. Moore Township is served by a local Police Department and the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company providing 24-hour emergency services, and operates multiple boards and commissions including a Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Recreation Commission.

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  • Wind Gap Spring 2023

    Wind Gap, PA
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    The Wind Gap Borough Spring 2023 Newsletter provides community information and contact details for local government services. The document includes the borough directory with council members and department contacts, meeting schedules for various boards and commissions, and announcements for community events including a community-wide yard sale, Summer Sounds Concert Series, Trail to Town Camporee, and Wind Gap Fire Company Carnival. The newsletter also covers updates from the Mayor's Office, Police Department, and information on 2023 street sweeping and borough project funding.

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