Borough News

Hometown Hero Banners 2024

In an effort to present our Hero’s in a manner that respects and honors their service to our Country,  all banners that became visibly worn, faded, torn or tattered will be removed and stored at the Borough Building for 30 days after removal.  https://moosicborough.com/hometownheroes/

We are taking orders again!

Cost of Banner & **Brackets

  • Replacement Banner $135.00
  • New Banner w/hardware $200.00

Orders for banners will be placed when the minimum order requirements are met. Orders can take approximately 4-6 weeks to receive after orders are placed.

For questions contact: Cheryl at 570-457-5480 Ext 113

Department of Public Works Employment

Department of Public Works Employment Application
Moosic Borough is seeking applicants for full-time DPW employees.
Apply in person @ 715 Main St. Moosic Pa. 18507 or online.
• CDL a plus.
• Heavy equipment experience a plus.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs throughout the workday.
• Must pass a physical.
• Starting rate of $20 per hour.
• Competitive benefit package.
• Applications due no later than February 29, 2024

Department of Public Works Employment

Moosic Borough is seeking applicants for full-time DPW employees.

Apply in person @ 715 Main St. Moosic Pa. 18507 or online.

  • CDL a plus.
  • Heavy equipment experience a plus.
  • Capable of lifting up to 50lbs throughout the workday.
  • Must pass a physical.
  • Starting rate of $20 per hour.
  • Competitive benefit package.

Applications due no later than February 29, 2024

Department of Public Works Application

Christmas Tree Removal

CHRISTMAS TREES – The Moosic Borough DPW will be picking up Christmas Trees every Thursday and Friday throughout the borough from January 3rd to January 27th. Please make sure they are not bagged and/or have any decorations on them.

Residents can bring their Christmas Trees to the Lackawanna County Recycling Center by themselves but will be charged a fee $15.00.

One day pick-up delay for New Year.

The Department of Public Works and office will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Years Holiday. Garbage and Recycling collection will be on a one day delay.

Monday collection have your garbage and recycling out curbside on Tuesday.
Tuesday collection have your garbage and recycling out curbside on Wednesday.
Wednesday collection have your garbage and recycling out curbside on Thursday.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Moosic Borough Planning Commission Meetings 2024

The Moosic Borough Planning Commission will conduct their monthly meetings for the year 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building on the following dates:

January 24, 2024

February 28, 2024

March 27, 2024

April 24, 2024

May 22,2024

June 26, 2024

July 24, 2024

August 28, 2024

September 25, 2024

October 23, 2024

November 27, 2024

December 18, 2024

Jane Sterling, Secretary

Santa’s Sleigh Ride.

Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all their helpers will be arriving in Moosic on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16, 2023.    Santa and his crew will be arriving on Friday around 5 p.m. and will be making their way North on Birney Avenue and continue to spread the holiday cheer around the Greenwood area of Moosic.   Santa and his crew are scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2023, around 3:30 and will be appearing at the Shoppes at Montage and the Glenmaura Area they continue spreading the holiday cheer to lower Moosic and he will conclude his visit on Woodland Avenue.    You also may follow Santa and his crew on the Moosic Borough Police Department Facebook page Santa Tracker for live updates.  route https://www.facebook.com/moosicboroughpolicedepartment

2024 Budget Passes with Tax Increase:

Moosic Borough Council has introduced a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The Proposed Budget presents a General Fund with revenues and expenditure of 5,983,404. million and Motor Gas Fund revenue and expenditures of $355,627for a total budget of 6,339,031. I am proud of the tremendous efforts our Borough has and continues to put forth toward mitigating the impacts of the the economy. Although the Borough remains fiscally positioned, there is much uncertainty as we move toward a recovery.  With increasing costs related increasing needs of residents and businesses as they navigate their own financial pressures, continued pressure from the state of the economy, collectively bargained wages and benefits increases, and rising law enforcements costs, how do we remain fiscally sustainable.  This year Council has chosen a path to stay fiscally sustainable by relying on our own revenue rising capacities and raise taxes 2 mills.

The budget is always a balancing act between meeting the increasing demands of a growing community, while improving service. In order to maintain the highest quality of services.  I am most proud of the efforts taken on by our employees to make service delivery a priority while sacrificing other initiatives.

This budget is funded by hard earned tax dollars.  Please take the time to look at it and offer advice that you deem is appropriate.

CHRISTMAS Holiday Schedule

Garbage and Recycling Collections during the week of Christmas holiday. Moosic Borough Department of Public Works announces its schedule for Garbage and Recycling Collections during the week of Christmas holiday.

The borough office and department of public works will be closed on Monday, December 25th, 2023 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

There will be No Garbage and Recycling pick up’s on 12/25/2022.  Your garbage and recycling will be on a one day delay.

Borough officials and employees wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Notice to Adopt Budget 12/12/2023

Notice is hereby given that Moosic Borough proposed budget has been prepared and submitted to Council for ensuring year 2024 Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive input into the proposed Budget on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:45 p.m., followed by the regular schedule Council meeting, where council will consider for adoption the 2024 Budget. The public is invited. 

Christmas Tree Decoration:

The Borough of Moosic Christmas tree is tall, really tall in fact. As such, it needs a lot of decorations to fill its many branches.  As in past years, the Borough is turning to the Elves from Itsy’s Bitsy bookworm daycare to make those decorations and hang them on the tree at the Community Tree Decorating event.  They spent time and energy that truly reflected the spirit of the Holidays. Thank you  Miss Hilda and all the elves from Itsy’s Bitsy daycare for all you have done to make our Christmas a little brighter.

Notice Of Intent to Adopt 12/12/2023

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT

At the regular meeting of Moosic Borough Council to be held on December 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. TO BE HELD IN THE BOROUGH COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 715 MAIN STREET MOOSIC PA. Council will consider for ADOPTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MOOSIC; COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 AT 23.87 MILLS.

Andy Kudzinowski, Secretary

Advertise for Bid – Moosic Youth Center Roof Replacement.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by Moosic Borough, at the Moosic Borough Municipal Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507 until 10:00 A.M. (local time) on December 12, 2023 and then publicly opened and read aloud the Moosic Borough Municipal Building. The Moosic Borough Council will consider the received bids for award at their public meeting on December 12, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.

Bids can be submitted to Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  Bids are invited for the following contract:

MOOSIC BOROUGH YOUTH CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT RE-BID

The proposed renovations to Moosic Borough Youth Center: Remove existing EPDM roof and install new EPDM roof.  Replace any damaged steel decking as required. Provide new rain gutters and downspouts.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are on file and may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per Contract Document Set at the office of PennEastern Architects, LLC, 165 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Prospective bidders are urged to familiarize themselves with the site and review the scope of work and construction documents.  Any Contractor who does not do so and submits a bid, does so at their own risk. 

BID SECURITY in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.  The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond for 100% of their bid amount and a Labor and Material Payment Bond for 100% of their bid amount within 15 days of the contract being awarded.

This project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.

The project is funded by a grant from the Local Share Account (LSA) Program Grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority and all requirements of this Authority are to be met by the Bidders.  The successful bid will be required to submit Non- Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause which is contained in the Contract Documents.

The Moosic Borough does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability of familial status in employment of the provision of service. 

The Moosic Borough is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Moosic Borough reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive informalities in the bidding.   BIDS may be held by the Moosic Borough for a period not to exceed Sixty (60) days from the date of the Opening of the Bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids, prior to awarding the Contract.  In this period of time, no Bidder may withdraw their Bid. BY:     On behalf of Moosic Borough:

Budget 2024 Inspection:

Notice is hereby given that the Moosic Borough proposed budget has been prepared and submitted to Council for ensuring year 2024. A copy of the full text of the proposed budget has been filed in the boroughs’ business office, 715 Main Street Moosic, PA 18507, where it is open for inspection during normal business hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Andy Kudzinowski,

Moosic Borough Secretary

Thanksgiving Day and The day After: 11/23/2023 – 11/24/2023 CLOSED

Garbage and Recycling Collections during the week of Thanksgiving holiday.

Moosic Borough Department of Public Works announces its schedule for Garbage and Recycling Collections during the week of Thanksgiving holiday. The borough office and department of public works will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

There will be no special pickups and no grass and brush pickups.
Borough officials and employees wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Borough Office Closed for Election Day Tuesday, November 07, 2023

The Borough Office will be closed for business on Tuesday November 07, 2023 for the Municipal Election..

The Department of Public Works will be on schedule.

Moosic Borough Officials urge all its citizens to VOTE in both the Primary and General Election. Following is a listing of the Polling Places where residents of the various wards in the borough can cast their ballot on Election Day.

Ward 1
Moosic Youth Center
606 Main St.

Ward 2
Greenwood Hose Co. No. 1
3729 Birney Ave.

Ward 3
Moosic Borough Building
715 Main Street

Ward 4
Greenwood Hose Co. No.1
3729 Birney Avenue

For more information on how to register to vote click here.

Budget Work Session 11/6/2023

The Moosic Borough Council will hold a Budget Work session on Monday, November 6th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St., Moosic, PA. to prepare the tentative Budget for 2024. The November Monthly Work Session will immediately follow.  The public is invited.

Notice of Intent to Adopt Ordinance 10,2023

At the regular meeting of Moosic Borough Council to be held on October 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St., Moosic, PA council will consider for adoption ORDINANCE #10 of 2023; the following of which is a summary;

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON A CERTAIN PORTION OF ATHLETIC FIELD ROAD AND PORTIONS OF CHURCH STREET: PROVIDING FOR ONE WAY TRAFFIC AT PETRO COURT TO PARK COURT AND INSTALLING A STOP SIGN AT INTERSECTION OF PETRO COURT AND PARK STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF  “DO NOT ENTER SIGNS” FROM PARK STREET TO END OF PETRO COURT AND AMENDING THE          CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF MOOSIC: PROVIDING A            REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A                  REVISION CLAUSE: A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING                         AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED IN IT’S ENTIRETY AT THE MOOSIC BOROUGH BUILDING, 715 MAIN ST. MOOSIC, PA. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

Budget Work Session: 10/10/2023

The Moosic Borough Council will hold a Budget Work session on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St., Moosic, PA. to prepare the tentative Budget for 2024. The October Monthly Council Meeting will immediately follow.  The public is invited.

MYC Roof Replacement Advertisement for Bids 10/10/2023

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by Moosic Borough, at the Moosic Borough Municipal Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507 until 10:00 A.M. (local time) on October 10, 2023 and then publicly opened and read aloud the Moosic Borough Municipal Building. The Moosic Borough Council will consider the received bids for award at their public meeting on October 10, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.

Bids can be submitted to Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  Bids are invited for the following contract:

MOOSIC BOROUGH YOUTH CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT

The proposed renovations to Moosic Borough Youth Center: Remove existing EPDM roof and install new EPDM roof.  Remove the existing shingled roofing and replace with new shingled roofing. Provide new rain gutters and downspouts.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are on file and may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per Contract Document Set at the office of PennEastern Architects, LLC, 165 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Prospective bidders are urged to familiarize themselves with the site and review the scope of work and construction documents.  Any Contractor who does not do so and submits a bid, does so at their own risk. 

BID SECURITY in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.  The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond for 100% of their bid amount and a Labor and Material Payment Bond for 100% of their bid amount within 15 days of the contract being awarded.

This project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.

The project is funded by a grant from the Local Share Account (LSA) Program Grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority and all requirements of this Authority are to be met by the Bidders.  The successful bid will be required to submit Non- Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause which is contained in the Contract Documents.

The Moosic Borough does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability of familial status in employment of the provision of service. 

The Moosic Borough is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Moosic Borough reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive informalities in the bidding.   BIDS may be held by the Moosic Borough for a period not to exceed Sixty (60) days from the date of the Opening of the Bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids, prior to awarding the Contract.  In this period of time, no Bidder may withdraw their Bid.

BY:     On behalf of Moosic Borough:

            PennEastern Architects, LLC

CANCELLED: Moosic Zoning Board of Adjustments Public Hearing 10/4/2023

The applicant has withdrew his application the meeting has been cancelled.

Moosic Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hearing on October 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Borough Building Located at 715 Main St Moosic Pa. 18507

Death Valley Realty, Richard Para, 4113 Birney Ave. Moosic PA 18507 are requesting the following special use. This location is to be used as a 3-5 day detox facility

Hank Donati, Chairman

Notice of Authorizing the Incurrence of GOB Series 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council (the “Council”) of the Borough of Moosic, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (the “Borough), at a meeting of the Council held on September 12, 2023, enacted an ordinance (the “Ordinance”) authorizing the incurrence of nonelectoral debt and the issuance of its General Obligation Note, Series of 2023 in the principal amount of $1,500,000 (the “Note”).

The Note was sold by private sale by negotiation to The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank (also known as Fidelity Bank), Scranton, Pennsylvania (the “Purchaser”), at par, bearing interest at a maximum tax-exempt interest rate of 7.000% per annum, or, if taxable, a maximum interest rate of 8.860% per annum. 

The Note is a general obligation of the Borough and its officers are directed to do all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and securing of said Note. 

Notice is given that the Ordinance reflects the acceptance by the Borough of the Purchaser’s proposal for the purchase of the Note (the “Proposal”) and the acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Proposal.  The Proposal was received by the Council and accepted on behalf of the Borough. 

Notice is also given that no amendments were made to the Ordinance on file during final enactment.

                        The final text of the Ordinance as enacted may be examined by any citizen at the office of the Secretary of the Borough, located at the Moosic Borough Municipal Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507, on regular business days (Monday through Friday) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.

                        This notice is published in compliance with the Act of December 19, 1996 (53 Pa.C.S. Chapters 80-82), as reenacted, amended, and supplemented, known as the Local Government Unit Debt Act.

                                                                                    Secretary                                                                                  Borough of Moosic                                                                                 Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Notice of Intent to Adopt Ordinance #8 2023

At the regular scheduled meeting of Moosic Borough Council to be held on September 12, 2023 at 7:oo p.m. Council will consider for adoption, AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MOOSIC AMENDING CHAPTER 285 ARTICLE IV OF THE MOOSIC BOROUGH CHARTER AND PROVIDING AMENDING SECTION 285-28 AND PROVIDING NOTICE TO ANY LIEN HOLDER OF RECORD AND AMENDING SAID CHAPTER BY ADDING A NEW SECTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH BY RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN IMPOUND FEE;  PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Notice Of Intent to Adopt Ordinance #9 2023

NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND RESIDENTS

OF THE BOROUGH OF MOOSIC

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

          SETTING FORTH ITS INTENT TO ISSUE A GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE, SERIES OF 2023, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council (the “Council”) of the Borough of Moosic, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (the “Borough”), at a meeting to be held not less than three (3) nor more than thirty (30) days as calculated from the date of publication of this Notice, proposes to enact an Ordinance authorizing, among other things, the incurrence of nonelectoral indebtedness of the Borough to be evidenced by a certain general obligation note of the Borough (the “Note”). 

                        The caption and summary of the Ordinance to be considered by the Council at such meeting is as follows:

A ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, SETTING FORTH ITS INTENT TO ISSUE A GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE, SERIES OF 2023, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) PURSUANT TO THE ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, 53 Pa.C.S. Chapters 80-82, as amended, reenacted and supplemented, KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DEBT ACT (THE “ACT”); FINDING THAT A PRIVATE SALE BY NEGOTIATION IS IN THE BEST FINANCIAL INTEREST OF THE BOROUGH; DETERMINING THAT SUCH NOTE SHALL EVIDENCE NONELECTORAL DEBT OF THE BOROUGH; SPECIFYING THAT SUCH INDEBTEDNESS IS TO BE INCURRED TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FINANCE A PROJECT OF THE BOROUGH CONSISTING OF all or any of the following:  (1) planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, installing, furnishing and equipping of NEW FACILITIES AND improvements and renovations to EXISTING facilities of the Borough; (2) purchasing capital equipment for use by the Borough; (3) additional capital projects of the Borough to the extent approved by the Council of the Borough; and (4) paying the costs and expenses of issuance of the Note; SETTING FORTH THE REASONABLE ESTIMATED USEFUL LIFE OF THE PROJECT TO BE FINANCED BY THE NOTE; ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUCH NOTE AT PRIVATE SALE BY NEGOTIATION; PROVIDING THAT SUCH NOTE, WHEN ISSUED, SHALL CONSTITUTE  A GENERAL OBLIGATION OF THE BOROUGH; FIXING THE DENOMINATION, DATED DATE, INTEREST PAYMENT DATES, INTEREST RATES, REDEMPTION PROVISIONS AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH NOTE; AUTHORIZING SPECIFIED OFFICERS OF THE BOROUGH TO CONTRACT WITH THE PAYING AGENT FOR ITS SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE NOTE; SETTING FORTH THE SUBSTANTIAL FORM OF THE NOTE EVIDENCING THE DEBT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ATTESTATION OF SUCH NOTE; PROVIDING COVENANTS RELATED TO DEBT SERVICE APPLICABLE TO SUCH NOTE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT AND PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE BOROUGH IN SUPPORT THEREOF; CREATING A SINKING FUND IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH NOTE, TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT; DESIGNATING THE PAYING AGENT TO BE THE SINKING FUND DEPOSITARY; PROVIDING A COVENANT TO INSURE PROMPT AND FULL PAYMENT FOR SUCH NOTE WHEN DUE; SETTING FORTH REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH NOTE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SPECIFIED OFFICERS OF THE BOROUGH TO DO, TO TAKE AND TO PERFORM CERTAIN SPECIFIED, REQUIRED, NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTS TO EFFECT THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE PREPARATION OF A DEBT STATEMENT AND BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE, AND THE FILING OF SPECIFIED DOCUMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ALL AS REQUIRED BY THE ACT; DECLARING THAT THE DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY SUCH NOTE, TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER INDEBTEDNESS OF THE BOROUGH, WILL NOT BE IN EXCESS OF ANY APPLICABLE LIMITATION IMPOSED BY THE ACT; AUTHORIZING PROPER OFFICERS OF THE BOROUGH TO DELIVER THE NOTE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; SETTING FORTH CERTAIN COVENANTS PRECLUDING THE BOROUGH FROM TAKING ACTIONS WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE NOTE TO BECOME AN “ARBITRAGE BOND” OR A “PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND” AS THOSE TERMS ARE USED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”), AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER; DESIGNATING THE NOTE AS A “QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATION” UNDER SECTION 265(b) OF THE CODE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER REQUIRED ACTION; PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR AS THE SAME SHALL BE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH.

A copy of the full proposed text of the Ordinance described above, which includes a copy of the substantial form of the Note evidencing the nonelectoral indebtedness to be incurred by the Borough, may be examined by any citizen at the office of the Secretary of the Borough, located at the Moosic Borough Municipal Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507, on regular business days (Monday through Friday) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.

                        The Ordinance currently on file will be completed by insertion of certain information and will be amended prior to enactment by the Council to reflect the details of the proposal for the purchase of such indebtedness (the “Proposal”) presented to the Council at such meeting by the Purchaser of the Note.  The Ordinance may be amended in any other respect upon final enactment by the Council as the Council may deem necessary or appropriate or as may be required by the Proposal presented at such meeting.

                        THE ORDINANCE CURRENTLY ON FILE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ESTIMATES THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE NONELECTORAL INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED BY THE BOROUGH WILL BE $1,500,000; HOWEVER, SUCH AMOUNT MAY BE INCREASED OR DECREASED PRIOR TO FINAL ENACTMENT.

                        If the Ordinance is enacted, a notice of enactment, including a summary of any omitted details (including the amount of indebtedness to be incurred and the principal amount of the Note to be issued, the purchase price for the Note, the interest rate to be borne by the Note, the maturity dates and redemption provisions of the Note, and a summary of any other amendments made on final enactment) will be advertised after enactment and posted in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act.

This Notice is published in compliance with the Local Government Unit Debt Act of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

                                                   Secretary

Borough of Moosic,

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Labor Day Closed: 09/04/2023

The Department of Public Works and the Business Office will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.  Your Garbage and Recycling will be on a one day delay.

No special bulk pick up and grass and brush will be picked up on Friday through out the borough.  The special bulk pick up service will resume the following week.

Borough officials wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Slow Down: Back to School Means Sharing the Road

It’s “Back to School” time.  School buses are back on the roads, and students are walking along the side of the road and waiting for buses.

Please watch carefully for children near school buildings, in areas where school buses are traveling or where there are signs for school zones or bus stops.
Remember that if you are approaching a school bus from either the front or behind, and it’s yellow lights are flashing, the bus is preparing to stop.
If the buses red lights are flashing, YOU MUST STOPIt’s the law!

Moosic Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 8/16/2023

Moosic Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM., at the Moosic Borough Building located at 715 Main St. Moosic, PA 18507.

Greenwood Hose Company 1 of 3727-41 Birney Ave., Moosic, PA 18507 are requesting the following variances:

A. Side Lot Setback Consideration, B. Front building Set Back from Borough owned alley, C. Special type Building in R-2 zone, D. Impervious building consideration in a R-2 Zone.

Interested Parties are invited to attend and provide Testimony.

Hank Donati, Chairman

Moosic Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 07/12/2023

MOOSIC BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON
WEDNESDAY July 12, 2023 AT 7:00 PM. AT BOROUGH BUILDING LOCATED AT
715 MAIN AVENUE, MOOSIC, PA.18507
15 RADCLIFFE DIRIVE LLC, 509 N.MAIN STREET, MAHANHAWKIN NJ 08050, ARE REQUESTING A VARIANCE AT 15 RADCLIFF DRIVE, MOOSIC, PA 18507 TAX MAP NUMBER 186010010001206 TO ERRECT BUILDING SIGNS ON THEIR BUILDING.
INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PROVIDE TESTIMONY .

HANK DONATI, CHAIRMAN

4th of July DPW and Office will be Closed:

The Department of Public Works and the Business Office will be closed on Tuesday July 4, 2023 in observance of the 4th of July holiday.  Tuesday 7/4/2023 and Wednesday’s 7/5/2023 Garbage and Recycling will be on a one day delay.

No special bulk pick up on Thursday 7/6/2023, this service will resume the following week.

No First Friday paper fiber pick- up 7/7/2023. This service will resume on Friday June 14, 2023.

Borough officials wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Moosic Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 6/14/2023

MOOSIC BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2023 AT 7:00 PM. AT BOROUGH BUILDING LOCATED AT
715 MAIN AVENUE, MOOSIC, PA.18507
JERSEY MIKES LOCATED 1979 SCRANTON CARBONDALE, BLAKELY, PA 18447 ARE REQUESTING AV ARIANCE AT 15 RADCLIFFE DRIVE, MOOSIC, PA 18507 TAX MAP NUMBER 1860101001206 TO ERRECT 2 BUILDING SIGNS ON THEIR BUILDING AND A FREE STANDING SIGN.
INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PROVIDE TESTIMONY .

Hank Dantee, Chairman

Electronic Recycling Event 9/7/2023

Save the Date: Responsible Recycling Service is hosting for Moosic Borough Electronic Recycling Day on September 07, 2023.

2 Hour Weekday Recycling Event –

RRS to provide: Truck, Packaging Materials, Team to help unload residents’ cars, package items and load onto truck. RRS Representative to answer recycling questions and collect any recycle fees from residents.

Memorial Day: Borough Office and DPW will be CLOSED

In observance of this Memorial Day Holiday, the office and Department of Public Works will be closed on  Monday, May 29, 2023.  Garbage and Recycling will be on a one day delay.  REMINDER, First Friday Paper Fiber will be picked June 2, 2023.

Moosic Borough Officials sends a big thanks to all who are serving in the military or who have served and gave their lives for us.

Have a Safe Holiday Weekend.

Notice of Intent to Vacate a Portion of Gelmini Court Ordinance #3 2023 4/11/2023

Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Moosic at its April 11, 2023 meeting to be held 7:00 p.m. on said date, in the Borough Building located at 715 Main Street Moosic, Pa. will consider for adoption Ordinance No. 3 of 2023 the title and a summary of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF GELMINI COURT FROM THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE GREENWOOD HOSE COMPANY AND GELMINI COURT AND CONTINUING GENERALLY IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION FOR 250 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF GELMINI COURT AND SCHOOL STREET. THE AREA TO BE VACATED BEING 15 FEET IN WIDTH AND 250 FEET IN LENGTH; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE APPROPRIATE BOROUGH OFFICIAL TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof in the office of the Borough Secretary at the above-referenced Borough building during any business day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 02/22/2023

Moosic Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Wednesday February 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the municipal building at 715 Main St Moosic Pa.  The Public Hearing is with regards to the following issues:

Glenmaura Holding LLC, Glenmaura Blvd. LLC., Moosic, PA 18507, Tax #18601010006 are requesting variance for signs

Powder Mill Road LLV., 1000 Springbrook Ave., Moosic, PA 18507 are requesting variances for building set backs due to Penn Dot Construction on Route 502

Interested parties are invited to attend and provide testimony.  

Moosic Council President Steps Down and new President appointed.

Moosic Borough Council President Stan Kania has stepped down as Council President.  Stan has served on council for 8 years, serving 4 of those years as council president.     Mr. Kania will remain a councilman with a firm hand and watchful eye. Council appointed George Bieber as the new Council President effective December 14, 2022.  By leading this community with a continuous and active practice,  Mr. Bieber is up for the challenge to make an impact on our Borough.

Zoning Board of Adjustments Public Hearing: 12/7/2022

Moosic Borough Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building, 715 Main St Moosic.

Wylam 3900 LLC, 7 Villa Drive Moosic, PA 18507 are requesting a drive way variance, 3900 Rear Wylam and 3902 Wylam Avenue, 3 setback variances and a multi-family occupancy.

Interested parties are invited to attend and provide testimony.  

Henry Donato, Chairman

Countywide Reassessment moves into Moosic Borough

The data collection (i.e. property inspections) for the countywide reassessment is going to move into Moosic in the next two to three weeks.  There will be data collectors on the streets of Moosic going door to door to speak with residents and inspect their properties.  The data collectors will be easily identifiable with bright orange vests and Lackawanna County ID cards.  Their photos and a description of the vehicles they are driving are on the Lackawanna County Reassessment website.  Residents do not have to talk to the data collectors if they do not wish to, however by speaking to them residents can ensure that the information on their property is complete & accurate. 

You can also refer people over to the Lackawanna County website for more information on the reassessment at:  https://lackawannacounty.org/government/departments/tax_assessment/reassessment.php

You can also refer people over to the Lackawanna County website for more information on the reassessment at:  https://lackawannacounty.org/government/departments/tax_assessment/reassessment.php

Notice of Police Entry Level Examination Schedule.

LEGAL NOTICE
BORUGH OF MOOSIC
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF ENTRY LEVEL
POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION
SCHEDULE

November 03, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Borough of Moosic Municipal Building; Written Examination (Entry Level Police Officer)

Following the grading of the written exam an oral examination  will be scheduled for those applicants successful on the written exam

All candidates applying for testing must submit an application in person at the Borough of Moosic Municipal Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Applications must be submitted no later than October 26, 2022.

There is a non-refundable fee of $50 due at the time of application.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST PASS A PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAM

All applicants claiming the following preferences must supply proof at the time of application:  Veteran preference requires proof of service and honorable discharge. All applicants must have reached their eighteenth (18th) birthday before the deadline for submitting a  completed application.

If successful on the Oral and Written examinations, physical exam will be required.  A police background check, a polygraph, drug screen and a mental and psychological examination will also be required. 

Further information can be found at moosicborough.com

The Borough of Moosic is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Adv. Oct 05, 2021
Jane Sterling, Borough Administrator

Visit Moosic Borough Police Department for Application Information

                  

                        

Zoning Board of Adjustments Hearing

Moosic Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building at 715 Main Street, Moosic PA 18507.

Commonwealth Charter Academy, Tax Number 18601010007, 53 Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic regarding section 300 Table 1 and 23e intended use is for an Office for a sidebar Charter School. Interpretation or in the alternative Special exception

Also Kreig, 3716 3718 Lawrence Ave. Moosic reviews paving issue.

All parties are invited to attend and provide testimony.

Notice of Intent to Adopt Fire Pit Ordinance

At the regular meeting of Moosic Borough Council to be held on October 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St., Moosic, PA. council will consider for adoption ORDINANCE #9 of 2022; the following of which is a summary: AN ORDINANCE OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF MOOSIC BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA , AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 112 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF MOOSIC WHICH REGULATES OPEN BURNING IN THE BOROUGH; PROVIDING FOR NEW DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING REGULATIONS ON FIRE PITS; PROVIDING CERTAIN EXEPTIONS AND AMENDING PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY AND REPEALER CLAUSE. THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED IN IT’S ENTIRETY AT THE MOOSIC BOROUGH BUILDING, 715 MAIN ST. MOOSIC, PA. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

Notice of intent to Adopt

At the regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 13th the Moosic Borough Council will consider for adoption Ordinance #7 of 2022, repealing Ordinance #18 of 2020, imposing a fee for the negligent inadvertent, intentional or unintentional activation of fire, burglar, medical or any emergency alarm system: Providing for a graduated penalty: Providing certain penalties: setting forth certain prohibitions: setting standards for alarm systems: requiring reporting and billing: setting forth alarm system maintenance requirements including annual inspection: requiring call out information: providing for penalties and repealer and effective date.

Also Council will consider for adoption Ordinance #8 of 2022: An ordinance providing for the entering into a Cable Franchise Agreement: Providing for the appropriate signatures to the aggeement: providing a severability clause: providing a repealer clause and providing an effective date.

Public Hearing 9/13/2022

Moosic Borough Council will a hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main Street Moosic PA 18507. The purpose of the hearing is to receive input regarding Ordinance #8 of 2022, entering into a franchise agreement with Astound.  The regular monthly  meeting will immediately follow.  The public is invited.

Advertisement of Bids – Paving Project 2022

Sealed bids for the Moosic Borough 2022 Pave Project shall be submitted to the Moosic Borough Manager at the Moosic Borough Municipal Offices, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18705 until 9:30 A.M. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at which time and date the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Moosic Borough Council will consider the bids for award at special meeting of Moosic Borough Council scheduled for 4:00 P.M., Friday, August 26, 2022 at the above-noted location.

Briefly, bids are invited for the above-mentioned project, which includes but is not limited to the following:

  1. Maintenance & Protection of Traffic & Misc. Incidental Contract Items
  2. Full-Width Profile Milling of Bituminous Pavement
  3. Base Repair, 6” of Subbase and 25mm WMA Superpave Base Course, 3” thickness to milled surface
  4. Level/Scratch Course, 9.5mm WMA Superpave, variable thickness, In Place
  5. Wearing Course, 9.5mm WMA Superpave, 2” thickness, In Place
  6. ADA Curb Ramp Construction
  7. Concrete Drive Adjustment, 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 6” Class “AA” Concrete
  8. Asphalt Drive Adjustment, 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 3” 25mm WMA Superpave, 1 ½” 9.5mm WMA Superpave
  9. Gravel Drive Restoration, 6” Thickness, Match Existing Gravel
  10. Lawn Restoration, 4” Topsoil, Formula “B” Seed, Soil Supplements and Mulch
  11. Standard Storm Inlet
  12. 12” SLCCP Storm Line
  13. 15” SLCCP Perforated Storm Line with Geotextile Wrap
  14. PA DOT 2A Trench Backfill
  15. Trench Pave Restoration with 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 3” 25mm WMA Superpave
  16. Manhole and Storm Inlet Grade Adjustments

All as provided for within the contract documents and bid/proposal form.

It is the intention of Moosic Borough and the requirement of this project that the following roads be completed by the end of the 2022 construction season:

  1. Belin Village Drive
  2. Marion Lane
  3. Railroad Street

The remaining two roads, Hobart Street and Laurel Avenue, will be required to be completed during the Spring of 2023, as both include the installation of storm drainage system improvements.

Contract/Bid documents are on file and may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 at the office of PennEastern Engineers, LLC at 165 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Prospective bidders are urged to familiarize themselves with the site and review the scope of work and contract documents.  Any contractor, who does not do so and submits a bid, does so at his own risk.

Attention is called to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Minimum Wage requirements contained within the Bid Documents that are to be utilized for this project.

Bid proposals must be on the forms provided by Moosic Borough contained within the bid documents.  Bid Security in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The successful bidder will be required to submit separate payment and performance bonds in amounts each equal to 100% of the contract price within 20 days of the contract being awarded and will also be required to submit a one-year maintenance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price prior to final payment or any partial payment that reduces the balance owed to less than 10%.

The Successful Bidder shall commence work under the contract on a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed, and fully complete the project within SIXTY (60) consecutive calendar days thereafter and as noted within this “Advertisement for Bids”.  The Successful Bidder shall pay, as liquidated damages, the sum of $500.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter.

This project is subject to the provisions of the “Steel Products Procurement Act” of March 3, 1978 (P.L. 6, No. 3) as amended.

Moosic Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portion thereof or to waive informalities in the bidding.

Moosic Borough is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Bids may be held by the Borough of Moosic for a period not to exceed Sixty (60) days from the date of opening of the bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids prior to awarding the contract.  In this period of time, no bidder may withdraw their bid.

                 BY:  Jane Sterling, Borough Manager

                                                       Borough of Moosic

Advertisement for Bids

                                       

Sealed bids for the Moosic Borough 2022 Pave Project shall be submitted to the Moosic Borough Manager at the Moosic Borough Municipal Offices, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18705 until 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at which time and date the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Moosic Borough Council will consider the bids for award at the regular monthly meeting of Moosic Borough Council scheduled for 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the above-noted location.

Briefly, bids are invited for the above-mentioned project, which includes but is not limited to the following:

  1. Maintenance & Protection of Traffic & Misc. Incidental Contract Items
  2. Full-Width Profile Milling of Bituminous Pavement
  3. Base Repair, 6” of Subbase and 25mm WMA Superpave Base Course, 3” thickness to milled surface
  4. Level/Scratch Course, 9.5mm WMA Superpave, variable thickness, In Place
  5. Wearing Course, 9.5mm WMA Superpave, 2” thickness, In Place
  6. ADA Curb Ramp Construction
  7. Concrete Drive Adjustment, 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 6” Class “AA” Concrete
  8. Asphalt Drive Adjustment, 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 3” 25mm WMA Superpave, 1 ½” 9.5mm WMA Superpave
  9. Gravel Drive Restoration, 6” Thickness, Match Existing Gravel
  10. Lawn Restoration, 4” Topsoil, Formula “B” Seed, Soil Supplements and Mulch
  11. Standard Storm Inlet
  12. 12” SLCCP Storm Line
  13. 15” SLCCP Perforated Storm Line with Geotextile Wrap
  14. PA DOT 2A Trench Backfill
  15. Trench Pave Restoration with 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 3” 25mm WMA Superpave
  16. Manhole and Storm Inlet Grade Adjustments

All as provided for within the contract documents and bid/proposal form.

Contract/Bid documents are on file and may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 at the office of PennEastern Engineers, LLC at 165 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Prospective bidders are urged to familiarize themselves with the site and review the scope of work and contract documents.  Any contractor, who does not do so and submits a bid, does so at his own risk.

Attention is called to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Minimum Wage requirements contained within the Bid Documents that are to be utilized for this project.

Bid proposals must be on the forms provided by Moosic Borough contained within the bid documents.  Bid Security in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The successful bidder will be required to submit separate payment and performance bonds in amounts each equal to 100% of the contract price within 20 days of the contract being awarded and will also be required to submit a one-year maintenance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price prior to final payment or any partial payment that reduces the balance owed to less than 10%.

The Successful Bidder shall commence work under the contract on a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed, and fully complete the project within SIXTY (60) consecutive calendar days thereafter.  The Successful Bidder shall pay, as liquidated damages, the sum of $500.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter.

This project is subject to the provisions of the “Steel Products Procurement Act” of March 3, 1978 (P.L. 6, No. 3) as amended.

Moosic Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portion thereof or to waive informalities in the bidding.

Moosic Borough is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Bids may be held by the Borough of Moosic for a period not to exceed Sixty (60) days from the date of opening of the bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids prior to awarding the contract.  In this period of time, no bidder may withdraw their bid.

                                                               

 BY:  Jane Sterling, Borough Manager

                                                                         

Enacting Ordinance #6, 2022 Authorizing the issuance of Loan.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 14, 2022 at 715 Main Street, Moosic Lackawanna County Pennsylvania., the Council of the Borough of Moosic, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania enacted an Ordinance Number 6 of 2022, authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000.00, principal amount of the General Obligation Note and the private sale thereof to Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank, Dunmore, Lackawanna County Pennsylvania, Lender, at par, bearing interest at the rate of 3.75% per annum.  The Note is a general obligation of the local government unit, and its officers are directed to do all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and securing of said Note.  No amendments were made during the final passage of this ordinance.

A copy of the full text of the ordinance as enacted may be examined by any citizen in the office of the Secretary of the Borough of Moosic at the 715 Main Street, Borough of Moosic, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, on any business day (except Saturdays and Sundays) between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time.

ADV: 06/18/2022

Adopt Proposed Debt Ordinance

NOTICE BOROUGH OF MOOSIC

     SUMMARY OF DEBT ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a public meeting of the Council of the Borough of Moosic to be held at Main Street, Moosic, Pa at 7:00 p.m., prevailing local time, on June 14, 2022, the Council will consider the adoption of an Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) authorizing the incurring of nonelectoral debt by the Borough for the purpose of issuing general obligation note(s) to provide funds for purchase, planning, designing, constructing, and renovating for the purpose of construction a new police station and certain payments to the Volunteer Fire Company for land and a building to be used in coordination with a Federal grant for a combined police and fire station in the Borough of Moosic,; and (2) paying for the cost of issuance of the hereinafter-defined Note(the “Project”).

The following is a summary of the provisions of the Ordinance:

The ordinance Approves the Project and determines it to be in the best interest of the Borough to incur debt, authorizes the incurring of nonelectoral debt to be evidenced by an issue of General Obligation Note of the Borough, Series of 2022 in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1,000,000.00, specifies the Note as a general obligation note, specifies the indebtedness as non-electoral, authorizes and directs the execution of the Note by the President of Council or the Vice-president, provides a form of the Note, establishes a Sinking Fund in respect of the Note, specifies a useful life of the Project, authorizes the Council to take such action as may be incidental to the issuance of the Note including the filing with Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development the Ordinance, Debt Statement and a Borrowing Base Certificate and purchase agreement, providing the Note is a qualified Tax Exempt Obligation, authorizes and directs the execution of any contracts necessary with the sinking fund depository, provides for the acceptance of a purchase proposal from Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank and authorizes delivery of the Note to the purchaser upon receipt of the accepted purchase price and upon compliance with all conditions precedent to such delivery and further authorizes the appropriate offices to execute any and all documents, pledges the full faith and credit of the Borough for the payment thereof,  provides that the Borough will not assume the payment of any taxes in consideration of the purchase, states that the Borough covenants that it will make no investment or other use of the proceeds of the Notes or take any other actions which would cause the Notes to be arbitrage Notes within the meaning of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and that the County will comply with the requirements of such Code that must be met in order that interest on the Notes not be included in gross income for federal income tax purposes and provides for execution of certain related documents, provides for the deposit of the Note proceeds in appropriate accounts for the purpose of payment on the Project, Authorizes officers of the Borough to take such further actions and to execute, file and deliver such other documents as they deem necessary  or appropriate to effectuate settlement on the Notes and to comply with the Purchase Contract and requirement of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, provides the ordinance is a contract with the note holders, provides for a severability clause, provides for a repealer clause and provides an effective date. The funds to be obtained from the borrowing will be used for the following purposes: rehabilitation and repair of the Borough municipal building located at 715 Main Street, Moosic Pennsylvania.

A copy of the Ordinance summarized above may be examined by any citizen during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., prevailing local time) in the office of the Secretary of the Borough of Moosic, 715 Main Street, Moosic, Pennsylvania.

The Ordinance currently on file omits certain details which have not yet been ascertained.  If the Ordinance is adopted, a notice of adoption thereof, including a summary of the omitted details, a statement of the exact principal amount of the Notes, the range of interest rates of the Note and the price to be paid for the Note, all of which will be determined at the meeting and will be inserted in the Ordinance prior to adoption, and also including any amendments to the Ordinance during final passage, will be advertised after adoption and made available for examination by any citizen in accordance with the Act.

                                  Moosic Borough

Notice to Adopt Ordinance

At the regular meeting of Moosic Borough Council to be held on June 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St. Moosic PA, council will consider for Adoption Ordinance #5 of 2022. the following of which is a summary:

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN TRAFFIC REGUALTION ON

SALINA STREET RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF THE TEMPORARY

POLICE HEADQUATERS: DESIGNATING SALINA STREET AS A ONE-WAY                STREET: PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF SALINA STREET

OTHER THAN FOR POLICE BUSINESS; DESIGNATING ANGLE

PARKING ONLY ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SALINA STREET AND

PROVIDING FOR  PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF        AND FURTHER  AMENDING THE CODE OF THE  BOROUGH          OF                                                  MOOSIC, SECTION 285-12.

This Ordinance may be examined in its entirety at the Moosic Borough Office during normal business Hours. The public is invited.

Zoning Board of Adjustments Public Hearing:

Moosic Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building at 715 Main St. Moosic, Pa 18507. This public hearing is with regards Charles LaBelle LTD, Memorial Highway Shavertown, is requesting a variance on his M-1 Zone so he can have car sales from his property on Rocky Glen Road Moosic, Pa – Ashley Nicole Adams, 1118 Water Street Moosic is requesting a variance for the property located at 1118 Water Street, minimum frontage from 50 feet to 60 feet frontage, and both side yard variances.

Interested parties are invited to attend and present testimony.

Hank Donati Chairman, Peter P. Kanton, Secretary

Notice of Intent to Adopt

At the regular meeting of Moosic Borough Council to be held on March 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St Moosic Pa., Council will consider for adoption Ordinance #3 of 2022, the following summary: An Ordinance of the Governing Body of Moosic Borough is considering amending Ordinance 14 of 2020 which provides for the prohibiting installation of use of supply wells for portable and agricultural use within the municipal limits. This ordinance may be examined in its entirety at the Moosic Borough office during normal business hours. The public is invited.

Alzheimer Support

Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists Moosic families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through our free search tool and database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families in need of care for their loved ones can locate licensed care homes and communities in the Moosic area that are best equipped to provide care for their loved ones. https://www.alzheimersupport.com/memory-care/pennsylvania/

Moosic Borough Reorganization/Council Meeting.

The organization meeting of the Moosic Borough Council to be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Borough municipal building located at 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507.  The purpose of the meeting is the election of officers and any other business listed on the meeting agenda that comes before the elected officials. The Public is invited.

Notice of Police Officer Promotional Examination.

LEGAL NOTICE
BOROUGH OF MOOSIC
NOTICE OF PROMOTIONAL
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION
SCHEDULE

November 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at Moosic Borough Municipal Building; Oral Promotional Examination will be conducted for the following position:

Assistant Chief
Captain
Sergeant


All Police Officers applying for the Promotional Examination must submit a Letter of Intent, together with a current resume in person at the Borough of Moosic Municipal Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic Pa. between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Applications must be submitted no later than October 25, 2021.

Further information can be found at moosicborough.com

The Borough of Moosic is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Adv. October 18, 2021
Jane Sterling
Borough Administrator

Visit Moosic Borough Police Department for Application Information

Daylight Savings Time Ends: November 07, 2021

Turn your clocks back an hour on November 07, 2021 for the beginning  of Daylight Savings End.   This is also a good time to change your batteries in your smoke detectors. 

To remember which way to set your watch, keep in mind “spring forward, fall back”. You set your clock back in the fall when DST ends (= regain one hour) and ahead in the spring when DST begins (= lose one hour).

4th of July: Public Works and the Business Office will be CLOSED Monday, July 5, 2021 .

The Department of Public Works and the Business Office will be closed on Monday July 5, 2021 in observance of the 4th of July holiday.  Your Garbage and Recycling will be on a one day delay.

No special bulk pick up and No grass and brush.  This service will resume the following week.

Borough officials wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Update: Brush, Grass, Leaves, Policies

I wanted to let you all know that the Commissioners and the recycling center have heard everyone’s concerns regarding the yard waste and brush policies at the center. Attached is a new policy effective today, May 26th2021.

Some key takeaways from the new policy:

  1. Brush that comes in still needs to be 2 in. in diameter or smaller BUT it can now be up to 4 ft. in length
  2. Please continue to make sure that there is not any garbage or foreign materials in the brown leaf bags
  3. Leaves and grass can come in intermixed (separated is preferred, but no one will be turned away for them being together).

Pine needles, plants and flowers etc. can be mixed in with the leaves and grass

Closed Good Friday:

Moosic Borough office and Department of Public Works will be closed on Friday, April 02, 2021 in observance of the Good Friday, therefore, there will be no grass and brush collections or Paper collection that week, however , collection will resume the following Friday, April 09, 2021.

Moosic Borough Mayor and Council wishes everyone a Happy Easter Holiday.

FIRST DAY OF SPRING 2021: THE SPRING EQUINOX

In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox (aka spring equinox or vernal equinox) occurs when the Sun crosses the equator line, heading north in the sky. This event marks the start of spring in the northern half of the globe. After this date, the Northern Hemisphere begins to be tilted more toward the Sun, resulting in increasing daylight hours and warming temperatures. (In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the opposite: the March equinox marks the start of autumn, as the Southern Hemisphere begins to be tilted away from the Sun.)

Looking for corona virus info?

COVID- 19 Update

The Borough of Moosic continues to operate under the State of Emergency as proclaimed by Mayor Segilia and upheld by Borough Council.

Borough Facilities are open to the public. Masks must be worn and social distancing is being enforced as per the Pennsylvania Department of Health and CDC Guidelines. Also, temperature screening devices are being used while entering the Municipal Building.  

Please continue to follow The PA Department of Health recommendations regarding COVID-19 Precautions.

GETTING THE COVID VACCINE:

Pennsylvania has started to vaccinate against COVID-19 and is working to expand eligibility to more groups of people.

Supplies are extremely limited, so we must prioritize who gets vaccinated first — starting with those most at risk of catching COVID and experiencing complications.

Use this guide to see if you are currently eligible for a COVID vaccine and to find out how to get one. If you have questions about the vaccination process in Pennsylvania, please call the Pennsylvania Department of Health hotline at 1-877-724-3258. https://www.pa.gov/guides/get-vaccinated/

See the most up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help you stay healthy and perfect the spread of the virus. https://www.cdc.gov/

UPDATE: 6/2/2020

HOW TO FIND REMOTE, ONLINE, AND GIG WORK DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC:

https://www.zippia.com/job-search/remote-jobs/

President’s Day: We’re Open!

The borough office and department of public works will remain open on Monday, February 15, 2021; therefore, garbage and recyclable collections will be on regular schedule pick up.

Presidential Birth States and Places With Names of Presidents
As we near Presidents’ Day on Feb. 15, just weeks after a presidential inauguration, we look at where our presidents were born and how many places in the United States carry their names. Places include counties, cities, towns and minor civil divisions.
George Washington, who took the oath on April 30, 1789, tops the list of presidential namesakes with at least 94 places that share his name.
Every other president, except for Dwight Eisenhower and our most recent – Biden, Donald Trump and Barack Obama — have places that share their names, too.
Second on the list of places with presidential monikers is Abraham Lincoln (72), followed by Andrew Jackson (67) and Thomas Jefferson (62).

Reminder: Please do not place snow, slush or other obstructions into public streets.

Please remember as winter is upon us, Moosic Borough residents are reminded that any person, owner or resident of the Borough of Moosic depositing or throwing or discarding snow, slush or other obstructions into the public STREETS and rights-of- way is illegal and maybe subject to a fine of $600.00. Residents have 24 hours after the snow stops to remove the snow and ice from their sidewalks. Your cooperation with these regulations is appreciated.

Department of Public Works (COVID-19) Schedule -UPDATE 10/5/2020

UPDATE 10/5/2020: Moosic Borough will return to original schedule for Recycling pick up. On your regular scheduled trash pick up day your commingled pick (glass, plastic bottles and jars and cans) along with Cardboard can be placed curbside. Please have you containers curbside by 7:00 am on your regular scheduled pick up date.

UPDATE 6/16/2020: Moosic Borough will resume commingled pick up starting Monday June 22, 2020. Please have you containers (glass, plastic bottles and jars and cans) curbside by 6:00 am on your regular scheduled pick up date.

UPDATE 5/11/2020 The first Friday of every month paper pick up will resume starting June 5, 2020. Please have your newspaper in container curbside by 6:00 am on the designated day.

UPDATE 5/1/2020 Grass and Brush pickup will resume as normal starting Thursday, May 7, 2020 and Friday, May 8, 2020 and will remain throughout the year. DPW will be picking up grass and brush every Thursday’s wards 1 and 3 and Friday wards 2 and 4. calendar

  • Grass clippings (no plastic bags – brown paper bags or open containers)
  • Leaves (no plastic bags – brown paper bags only or open containers)
  • Tree limbs (n more than 3′ length and 4″ in diameter)
  • Brush (must be bundled together)

The Department of Public works will continue to pick up garbage and cardboard on regular scheduled date Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  However, services rendered on Thursday Special Bulk Pick up and Truck Rentals are suspended until further notice,

  • All of our office personnel can be reached via email, or by phone during normal business hours to answer questions.
  • The office staff will continue to work in the office and remotely for home answering telephones and providing resident support. 

New Recycling Schedules: UPDATE 10/5/2020

Thank you for your time and effort you put into recycling.

MONDAYS – GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD and COMMINGLED RECYCLING

TUESDAY – GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD and COMMINGLED RECYCLING

WEDNESDAY – GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD and COMMINGLED RECYCLING

LOWER MOOSIC GRASS AND BRUSH PICK UP

FRIDAY – GREENWOOD AND GLENMAURA GRASS AND BRUSH PICK UP AND FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH PAPER PICK UP.

SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF:

The Riverside School Board has made the following changes to collection policy caused by COVID-19 that will ease the property tax burden:

Discount Period: Extended by two months

Prior Discount Period: August 1st-September 30th

New Discount Period: August 1st-November 30th

Discount Rate: Increased by 3%

Prior Discount Rate: 2%

New Discount Rate: 5%

Face Value Period: Extended by two months

Prior Face Value Period: October 1st-November 30th

New Face Value Period: December 1st-December 31st

Delinquent Penalty:  Extended by one month and reduced by 5%

Prior Delinquent Penalty: 10% penalty after December 1st

New Delinquent Penalty: Eliminated 10% penalty after December 1st, 5% after December 31st

Real Estate Property Tax Penalty Provision

Moosic Borough Council passes Resolution 5, on May 14, 2020 waiving the late penalty fee for this calendar year as it pertains to your property tax. Property owners shall be obligated to pay only the face value of their property taxes up through December 31, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic as had a debilitating effect on families and business through out our community. It is imperative to help-out our residents in this difficult time.

Right to Know office closed:

Please be advised that on March 16, 2020, the Borough of Moosic activated in response to the Mayor’s  Declaration of Emergency.  As such, only essential services are available.  The goal of this action is to mitigate the spread and reduce the severity of COVID-19, the Coronavirus, to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents and employees of Moosic Borough.  Accordingly, the Borough’s Office of Open Records closed. When the Borough resumes regular operations, we will consider all requests as having been received on that day.https://openrecordspennsylvania.com/2020/03/11/the-sunshine-act-and-covid-19/