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Mahanoy City, PA is navigating post-financial distress recovery with stable fiscal performance; the 2024 Year End Review shows $1.87 million in fund balances and General Fund revenues exceeding budget by 1%, driven by strong earned income tax collections, though real estate tax underperformed. Key governance activities center on infrastructure improvements (Kaiers Park Phase III), staffing adjustments (police officer resignation), and municipal asset management (property discussions, dumpster demolition). The borough successfully exited Act 47 financial distress status in March 2023 after seven years, and the 2023 budget maintained tax stability with no millage increase while allocating ARPA funds to support a fifth police officer position. Current priorities include managing upcoming treasury note maturities (March 25, 2025) and coordinating with regional planning bodies on land use and development matters.
April 9th Workshop Agenda
The Mahanoy City Borough held a workshop on April 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM to discuss various municipal matters including the Benesch report, payment requests for Kaiers Park Phase III improvements, and a police officer resignation. The agenda also covered property-related discussions for multiple addresses, a dumpster demolition project, Little League lease terms, and approval of three handicap parking permits for residents.
MAHANOY TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Mahanoy Township Authority Board of Directors scheduled a meeting for November 15, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., preceded by a workshop at 5:00 P.M. The agenda included review of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes, treasurer's and management reports, engineering and solicitor updates, and consideration of a Resolution for a PA DCED LSA Grant under new business. The meeting was to conclude with approval of vouchers and bills.
Meeting-Minutes-August-2025-FINAL.pdf - Wyoming County
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The Wyoming County Planning Commission held its August 20, 2025 meeting with eight members present to discuss county planning matters. Falls Township is considering rescinding its own Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and transferring administrative and plan-approval authority to the County, effective December 31, 2025, while retaining its own Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Officer. This change would move Falls Township from one of five municipalities with independent SALDO authority to joining the 18 municipalities that operate under the County's SALDO.