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.
Borough News
Budget Worksession
The Moosic Borough Council will hold a Budget Work session on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St., Moosic, PA. to prepare the tentative Budget for 2023. The October Monthly Work Session will immediately follow. The public is invited.
Police Committee Meeting
Moosic Borough Police Committee will hold an informational meeting on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 8:00 am in the Borough Chambers 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507, to discuss the potential for a Police K-9. The Public is invited.
Civil Service Meeting
Moosic Borough Civil Service Commission will be holding a meeting on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Moosic Borough Building located at 715 Main St. Moosic PA. 18507. The public is invited.
Ralph Sparaney
Civil Service
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.
Worksession Notice:
The Moosic Borough Council will hold a Work session on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St., Moosic, PA. The public is invited.
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.
Zoning Board of Adjustments Hearing
Moosic Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building at 715 Main Street, Moosic PA 18507.
Stop FIre Group LLC, 700 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509-020-014) are requesting the following variances: Section 300.30 and 300.18 signs at the following property: 532 Main Street Moosic PA 18507.
Jocelyn Kreig 3716-3718 Lawrence Avenue, Moosic, PA 18507, reschedule continuance of the meeting regarding their parking area tax map#1761503003101.
All parties are invited to attend and provide testimony.
Special Meeting
Moosic Borough Council will hold a special meeting on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 4:00 pm in the Moosic Borough Municipal Building, 715 Main St., Moosic PA 18507, to consider awarding the 2022 paving project bid . The public is invited.
Closed September 5, 2022: Happy Labor Day!
In observance of Labor Day, Moosic Borough Office & Department of Public works will be closed on September 5, 2022 Garbage and Recycling will be delayed one day. Please have your garbage and recycling curbside on the Day After your regular scheduled day.
Moosic Borough Mayor and Council wish all residents a safe Labor Day Holiday.
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:
- Maintenance & Protection of Traffic & Misc. Incidental Contract Items
- Full-Width Profile Milling of Bituminous Pavement
- Base Repair, 6” of Subbase and 25mm WMA Superpave Base Course, 3” thickness to milled surface
- Level/Scratch Course, 9.5mm WMA Superpave, variable thickness, In Place
- Wearing Course, 9.5mm WMA Superpave, 2” thickness, In Place
- ADA Curb Ramp Construction
- Concrete Drive Adjustment, 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 6” Class “AA” Concrete
- Asphalt Drive Adjustment, 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 3” 25mm WMA Superpave, 1 ½” 9.5mm WMA Superpave
- Gravel Drive Restoration, 6” Thickness, Match Existing Gravel
- Lawn Restoration, 4” Topsoil, Formula “B” Seed, Soil Supplements and Mulch
- Standard Storm Inlet
- 12” SLCCP Storm Line
- 15” SLCCP Perforated Storm Line with Geotextile Wrap
- PA DOT 2A Trench Backfill
- Trench Pave Restoration with 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 3” 25mm WMA Superpave
- 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:
- Belin Village Drive
- Marion Lane
- 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
Electronic Recycling Day!
Responsible Recycling Service is hosting for Moosic Borough Residents only a Electronic Recycling Day on September 22, 2022 – 3pm to 3.pm at the DPW building 608 River Street. Details below:
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:
- Maintenance & Protection of Traffic & Misc. Incidental Contract Items
- Full-Width Profile Milling of Bituminous Pavement
- Base Repair, 6” of Subbase and 25mm WMA Superpave Base Course, 3” thickness to milled surface
- Level/Scratch Course, 9.5mm WMA Superpave, variable thickness, In Place
- Wearing Course, 9.5mm WMA Superpave, 2” thickness, In Place
- ADA Curb Ramp Construction
- Concrete Drive Adjustment, 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 6” Class “AA” Concrete
- Asphalt Drive Adjustment, 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 3” 25mm WMA Superpave, 1 ½” 9.5mm WMA Superpave
- Gravel Drive Restoration, 6” Thickness, Match Existing Gravel
- Lawn Restoration, 4” Topsoil, Formula “B” Seed, Soil Supplements and Mulch
- Standard Storm Inlet
- 12” SLCCP Storm Line
- 15” SLCCP Perforated Storm Line with Geotextile Wrap
- PA DOT 2A Trench Backfill
- Trench Pave Restoration with 6” PA DOT 2A Stone, 3” 25mm WMA Superpave
- 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
Rescheduled Meeting
Public Notice
The Moosic Borough Council will hold a Work session on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St., Moosic, PA. The public is invited.
The regular scheduled Moosic Council meeting will be held on Tuesday July 19th at 7:00 p.m. instead of July 12th Thank you.
Andy Kudzinowski
4th of July DPW and Office will be Closed:
The Department of Public Works and the Business Office will be closed on Monday July 4, 2022 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 Grass and Brush will be Pick up on Friday, July 8, 2022 throughout the borough. This service will resume the following week.
Borough officials wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
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.
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 30, 2022. Garbage and Recycling will be on a one day delay. REMINDER, First Friday Paper Fiber will be picked June 3, 2022.
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.
Office Closed Election Day: May 17, 2022
Moosic Borough office will be closed on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in observance of Primary Election Day. However, the Department of Public Works, will be collecting Garbage and Recycling . Please have your garbage and recycling curbside by 6:00a.m.
PLEASE VOTE!!!!
Last Day to Register for 2022 Primary Election:
Hi Moosic Residents! We’re getting closer to election day, but even closer to the last day to register to vote.
Monday, May 2, 2022 make sure you visit register.votespa.com to register to vote.
Don’t miss your chance to make sure your voice is heard. Register today
Closed Good Friday
The office and Department of Public Works will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022 in observance of Good Friday. There will be no grass and brush pick up.
Moosic Borough Mayor and Council and employees wish everyone a Happy Easter.
Stay Safe!
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
Daylight Savings Starts
Daylight Savings starts on Sunday March 13, 2022.
Hear are a few tips for being more prepared during the warmer months.
- Replace batteries in flashlights
- Check and replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
- Check your medicine cabinet and properly dispose expired prescriptions or over the counter medication in a medication take back or recycling
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/
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 ($5-$10) depending on the size.
Happy Holidays
Moosic Borough Mayor, Council and staff wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Health, Happiness and Prosperity.
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.
Adopting Budget 2022.
Notice is hereby given that Moosic Borough proposed budget has been prepared and submitted to Council for ensuring year 2022. A copy of proposed budget and Tax Ordinance #1, fixing the tax rate for the calendar year 2022 at 18.37 mills, has been filed in the boroughs business office, 715 Main Street Moosic, PA 18507, where it is open for inspection. Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive input into the proposed Budget on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6:45 p.m., followed by the regular schedule Council meeting. 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 for all you have done to make our Christmas a little brighter.
CHRISTMAS DAY
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 Friday, December 24th, 2021 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
There will be No (Thursday) Special pick up’s and No Grass and brush (Thursday and Friday)
Borough officials and employees wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
Santa’s Sleigh Ride.
Santa Claus and the Mrs. along with Santa’s elves, will be visiting Moosic on the evenings of Saturday, December 18 (Greenwood & Glenmaura Section) and Sunday, December 19, (lower Moosic sections) they will be escorted throughout the streets of the Borough by the Police Department . Santa and his helpers will be handing out goodie bags to all the children. Follow Santa’s route https://www.facebook.com/moosicboroughpolicedepartment
With Gratitude at Thanksgiving:
Happy Thanksgiving from Moosic Borough Mayor & Council
At this special time of year, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you. May the good things of life be yours in abundance this Thanksgiving Holiday.
Thanksgiving Day and The day After: 11/25/2021 – 11/26/2021 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 25rd and Friday November 26th 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.
Happy Veterans Day, November 11, 2021
Moosic Borough Office and Department of Public works will be open for business on Veterans Day, your garbage and recycling is on schedule. Moosic Borough Mayor and Council thank all Veterans and men and women serving our country each and every day.
Proposed Budget 2022
Budget Work Session
Notice of Police Entry Level Examination Schedule.
LEGAL NOTICE
BORUGH OF MOOSIC
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF ENTRY LEVEL
POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION
SCHEDULE
November 18, 2021, at 9:00 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 November 10, 2021.
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 18, 2021
Jane Sterling, Borough Administrator
Visit Moosic Borough Police Department for Application Information
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
Happy Halloween from Moosic Borough!
Moosic Borough Mayor and Council wish all residents a safe and Happy Halloween. Please stay safe and watch out for ur children on the borough streets.
Halloween Events:
Trunk or Treat, Sponsored by Greenwood Hose Company on October 27th, 2021 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Greenwood Fire Station on Birney Ave.
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).
Borough Office Closed for Election Day Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Borough Office will be closed for business on Tuesday November 02, 2021 for the General 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.
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.
Department of Public Works Summer Schedule:
Moosic Borough Department of Public Works announces its summer schedule for Garbage and Recycling PICK-UP. Starting Monday, May 10, 2021 Garbage and Recycling will be picked up curb side starting at 6:00 a.m. Please have your containers curb side
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:
- 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
- Please continue to make sure that there is not any garbage or foreign materials in the brown leaf bags
- 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.)
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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:
Moosic Borough 2021 Real Estate Taxes were mailed:
Please see tax collectors tab for more information.
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.
Office Closed November 24-25 Due to Covid-19 Cleaning:
The Office will be closed on November 24-25, 2020, the facilities is following public health policy for deep-cleaning worksites. If you need to pay taxes or have any borough business please email your questions to manager@moosicborough.org or call (570) 457-5480 Ext.111.
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/
Helping the Homebound:
Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging. are coordinating a volunteer effort to assist our homebound and elderly neighbors
Social Distancing is not Social Isolation
With the spread of COVID-19 sweeping the world. Local, State, and National leaders all telling us to practice social distancing to stop the spread of this new virus. Moosic Borough Mayor and Council, Police Department and Greenwood Hose Co.are asking our residents to consider reaching out to your neighbors while practicing social distancing, some ideas of this include a phone call to see if they need any type of supplies including medications, foods, cleaning products, etc. Social distancing is not social isolation so we need to pull together as a community and help one and other, even if this is just a simple chat on the phone. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to the Borough by calling 570-457-5480.
“Masked Bandits” project.
Fire Stations to serve Masked Bandits project
Lackawanna County Commissioner Debi Domenick, Esq. announced Saturday afternoon that she, working in conjunction with Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, enlisted the help of more than 35 Lackawanna County Fire Stations to aid The Masked Bandits.
The Masked Bandits is a project set up by the Lackawanna County Medical Society and the Luzerne County Medical Society to make fabric masks for hospitals and physicians to help fight the COVID-19
pandemic. The groups are seeking volunteers to help with the project.
The fire stations will serve as drop-off points for mask donations. The LCMS is also asking for newly packaged thermometers to be donated as well.
Orders for standard/disposable masks are on backorder and many healthcare workers are finding themselves in the position of hoarding and reusing masks as they continue to provide care to
public. According to the CDC, homemade fabric masks are an option when protective supplies are not available.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Though not ideal, washable fabric masks can be used by staff and patients. These masks can be sterilized and reused as needed. If you are interested, we can use sewers, fabric donations, deliverers and donations! Please contact Tonyehn Verkitus at info@luzlackmedsoc.org or visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/213611253042835/.
The details:
· Please use the directions below to make face masks
· Use tightly woven fabric on both sides of the masks
· When you have completed 20 masks minimum please email info@luzlackmedsoc.org to arrange for
delivery. We will set a given time for delivery locations.
· Collected masks will be delivered and processed for use.
How to make fabric masks (pattern is courtesy of The Turban Project):
What you will need:
Cotton fabric, a pretty print is best. Rope Elastic, beading cord elastic will work (you may also us 1/8” flat elastic) Cut the elastic 7” long and tie a knot at each end (DO NOT knot the ends of the flat)
You can make two sizes: Adult or Child
- Put right sides of cotton fabric together
- Cut 9×6 (Adult) or 7.5 x 5 (Child)
- Starting at the center of the bottom edge, sew to the first corner, stop. Sew the elastic with
the edge out into the corner. A few stitches forward and back will hold this. - Sew to the next corner, stop, and bring the other end of the same elastic to the corner and sew
a few stitches forward and back. - Now sew across that top of the mask to the next corner. Again put an elastic with the edge out.
- Sew to the next corner and sew in the other end of the same elastic.
- Sew across the bottom leaving about 1.5” to 2” open. Stop, cut the thread. Turn inside out.
- Pin 3 tucks on each side of the mask. Make sure the tucks are the same direction
- Sew around the edge of the mask twice.
It is so easy to make this. Be sure any fabric design is placed horizontally.
Public Health Emergency:
Due to the Corna Virus pandemic an Emergency Declaration has been issued by Mayor James Segilia. Public access to all Moosic Borough public buildings, parks and playgrounds will be restricted beginning on Monday March 16, 2020 at 7:00 am, until further notice pursuant to an emergency declaration.
- Borough Building, 715 Main Street
- Moosic Borough Street Dept, 608 River Street
- Greenwood Hose Co. Building, 3727 Birney Ave
- Mercatili Segilia Park, R. Birney Ave
- Moosic Little League Playground, Petro Court
- Kobeski Field, Off Lydon Lane
- Mary Ann Nawrocki Park, Irene Lichak Court
- Quinlan Field, 230 Rear, Spring St.
- Ken Smerdon Park, off Water St
Moosic Borough government will continue normal operations, those seeking to do business may telephone the Municipal Building (570-457-5480), or visit our website for general information. Email your questions or concerns to manager@moosicborough.org or secretary@moosicborough.org, Any questions regarding garbage and recycling pick up can call (570-457-5480) press 5, to leave a message and someone will return your call.
Moosic Borough Taxes can be mailed or paid online, if you need a receipt please indicate in a memo your email address or if desired we will send receipt via US postal. Any questions regarding taxes can be sent to tc@moosicborough.org.
Stay Safe!!!!
SAFETY AND SECURITY DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
As a valued resident of Mooisc Borough, the safety and security of your tax dollars is always a top priority. With the COVID-19 virus as close as Wayne, Monroe, and Delaware Counties, the safety, health and wellness of you and your family are equally as important. Moosic Borough would like to share some of the ways to prepare and plan. 1. Make the most of digital payment services. Residents with online and mobile capabilities are able to complete a wide variety of transactions from the convenience of their homes, including paying Moosic Borough Taxes, pay portal here for truck fees and rentals, building permits pay portal here.
These self-service tools allow you to pay anywhere and anytime, and will be especially helpful if you cannot get to the Borough Building. This service can be found our our website https://moosicborough.com/ . If you need assistance feel free to call our office 570-457-5480.
Selling Dog Licenses 01/22/2020
The Lackawanna County Treasurer’s Office and Officials of the Borough of Moosic announced that DOG LICENSES would be available for residents on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Licenses may be obtained between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, Pennsylvania. Anyone desiring to obtain a license for your pet may do so at this time and date.
Recycling Notice
The Lackawanna Recycling Center will no longer accept combined loads of mixed paper and cardboard in its recycling processing. Effective January 6, 2020 all Paper Fiber will be collected on the First Friday of every month (newspaper, catalogs, magazines, phone books, computer paper, envelopes, unwanted mail, shredded paper). Cardboard and Box Recycling’s (carboard boxes, cereal boxes, cracker boxes, heavy shipping boxes, lightweight boxes, paper towel rolls, pizza boxes), will be picked up weekly on your regular scheduled day.
Thank you for your dedication to our environment and for obeying the law and helping make recycling work for the Borough of Moosic.
Budget Message
Calendar year 2020 mark the drawing of a new era for Moosic Borough in its mission of providing programs and services for it 5717 residents.
Many hours went into the preparation of the 2020 fascial blueprint. Its goals is services to all the residents. This year we are proposing a tax increase of 3 mills due to the continued pressure from shrinking Federal and State funding, collectively bargained wages and benefits increases, and rising law enforcements costs, the boroughs 2020 budget will exceed the 2019 budget.
These are solid workable figures, it is crucial that we increase our garbage fee to $75.00. The cost of the landfill dumping exceeds our revenue so this increase is necessary for our growing community.
The cost of running this municipality and its various services is substantial. By taking advantage of favorable interest rates we embarked on 1.5 million dollar line of credit which will be put to work to improve our roads and free up money in our general fund account and maintain our annual debt service in a manageable range. Also this budget contains a decrease in sewer user fee, since that account is stable it is good time to give back and help residents with their personal needs.
This budget is funded by hard earned tax dollars
Budget Overview:
The 2020 general fund budget totals$4,581,804.00. The Liquid Fuels budget totals are $276,078.00.
Total Revenue and Expenditure Budget all Funds $4,857,882.00
MAIN STREET PAVING PROJECT:
SR 3024 MAIN STREET MOOSIC PA, ROAD CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ALERT:
For the public’s benefit and safety, the Construction Division of Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, is notifying motorist of roadway resurfacing and related work to be conduction on the State Route listed below. Hanson is under contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to perform this road construction.
Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, October 21, 2019 thru November 30, 2019, between the hours of 6:00 a. and 8:00 pm with Saturdays used as make-up days. There will be NO PARKING within work zones, please use side streets.
Fire Hydrant Flushing
REQUEST OF PA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY Greenwood Fire Department was notified yesterday that PA American Water Company is beginning their annual Fire Hydrant flushing program through out Moosic Borough. The flushing program provides testing and maintenance of the hydrants, and also improves domestic water quality by flushing water mains. Many residents have taken the initiative to landscape around some fire hydrants. PA American Water would like to advise that “all” fire hydrants will be operated and tested. Their employees will do everything possible not to disturb landscaping. However, the operation and flowing of each hydrant is necessary and some landscaping will be disturbed or removed as necessary.
Eagle Scout Merit beyond the Badge:
Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting. Moosic Borough Mayor and Council had the privilege to recognize Moosic residents Jason Walter Phillips Jr., a member of Boy Scout Troop 316 in Avoca, whom recently earning the honor of Eagle Scout. Jason whom has undertaken for his Eagle Scout project the restoration of the Bernie J. Sklanka Pavilion and the addition of multiple Birdhouses in Moosic, PA.. Again on behalf of Moosic Borough Mayor and Council and all the residents of Moosic, Congradulations! Job Well done!
Cub Scout Arrow-of-Light Award:
Inspired by achievement, Moosic Borough Mayor and Council at it’s regular scheduled meeting held on April 9, 2019 recognized Brayden Insalaca whom has achieved the highest award as a Cub Scout, the Arrow-of-light Award. In recognizing this steps in the advancement system of Cub Scouting help’s Brayden to grow in self-reliance and in his ability to help others in our community so Congratulations is given in achieving this awards. “Best of Luck”
Earth Day April 22, 2019:
Earth Day 1970 was irrefutable evidence that the American People understood the environmental threat and wanted action to resolve it. (Barry Commoner).
Make Everyday Earth Day!
Moosic Borough Council Meeting Rescheduled
Due to the Special Election, the Moosic Borough Council Meeting regularly scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 has been rescheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 715 Main Street, Moosic, PA. The Public is invited.
Special Election for District 114 PA House of Representatives
A Special Election for District 114 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has been called for March 12, 2019. Candidates running for special elections in Pennsylvania are selected by their respective political parties.
The seat became vacant after Sid Michaels Kavulich passed away on October 16, 2018, after complications from heart surgery.
The Candidates are:
Bridget Malloy Kosierowski
Frank Scavo III
Moosic Borough Council Meeting Cancelled -2/12/19
Moosic Borough Regular Scheduled Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 has been cancelled.
Letter from the Mayor:
I would like to apologize to those effected by our chipping program this year. I made the decision to Chip our roads in the Borough because I know first hand how it works, unfortunately this was not the time of the year to do so.
As I discussed with my DPW Director, our Seal Coat Operation in Lackawanna County has come a long way and has done some impressive work in the past few years, what occurred does not represent their work or the work that was performed in the Borough. It’s easy to point fingers and look at things in hindsight and say “woulda coulda shoulda” but that doesn’t’ resolve anything. In my opinion, what occurred this past October was the result of a series of events- the year has been wet and programs fell behind, the end of the chipping season was fast approaching and the weather patterns have been unpredictable; I made the decision to continue to Chip even though this was not the time to do so. The weather pattern looked dry for the week so I took a shot. Seal Coat does work and I want to prove it to you. I spoke to PaDOT’s County Manger and the roads that were chipped last year will be re-done in July/August of this year. I want to make sure everyone is happy with the outcome and so does PADOT.
Thank you,
Mayor James Segilia
Trick or Treat Parade Shoppes @Montage:
This is a safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween. Join the Shoppes at Montage for the 12th Annual Trick or Treat Parade, Sunday, October 28, at 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Participating merchants will be passing out candy and novelties to children in costume 12 years old and under. Line up near parking lot adjacent to DSW Shoes.
Stormwater Management:
Working Together: Stormwater Management
Flooding, whether it be inside your home or outside in your yard or street, can be dangerous, problematic, and at the very least, inconvenient.
Residents who have stormwater concerns in their yards or basements should call or submit a letter to the Borough office staff describing the problem in detail.
Borough staff will determine if the flooding is caused by an issue with the Borough’s infrastructure (storm and / or sanitary sewers) or a private property owner’s infrastructure. If the cause of flooding is determined to be a Borough infrastructure problem, the Borough is responsible for any short term repairs in a timely manner. If the cause of flooding is determined to be a property owner problem (such as a failed sump pump or altered landscaping), the property owner is responsible for the repairs.
Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Management:
• PLANT A TREE!
• Backyard Streams – Establish a buffer and plant trees and shrubs in your buffer zone.
• Vehicle Maintenance – By maintaining your car properly you can prevent oil leaks, heavy metals and toxic materials from traveling onto the streets.
• Lawn Care – LET YOUR GRASS CLIPPINS LAY! Don’t bag the grass mulch it.
• Pet Waste – Bag it! Dig a small trench in your yard where you pet tends to defecate and toss the waste in the trench, cover with a layer of leaves, grass clippings and dirt.
• Planters – Reduce impervious cover such as concrete sidewalks, parking lots.
• Rain Barrels – temporarily holding the stormwater run off.
• Rain Gardens & Wildflower Meadows – promotes grounding water infiltration.
• Dry Well – small, excavated ptis, filled with stone or gravel that temporarily stores stormwater runoff.
Building Permits:
A building permit is required in Moosic Borough for new construction, or adding onto pre-existing structures and major renovations.
Building/Zoning permits are required for, but not limited to:
- Pools, Garages, Sheds, Fences, Additions
- Demolitions
- Decks or Porches
- Sidewalks, Driveways and curb cuts
- Commercial Signs
Mosquito Spraying in Moosic:
Mosquito Spraying in Moosic Wednesday August 1, 2018. The information below is for confirmation of the event only. We expect no concerns or problems. These spraying events are regular occurrences.
*Date of Application: August 1, 2018
*Moosic Borough
*Estimated Start Time: 2230 (10:30PM)
*Estimated Duration: 2 hour
*Applicator’s Company Name DEP
*Applicator’s Company Phone 717-346-8221
*BU Number of Applicator’s BU 5976
*Truck Mounted ULV Equipment
*Color/Markings/Company Logo White Ford F150
*Sprayer is Silver on Adulticiding Equipment
*Product/s Being Applied is Duet
*DEP Contact Onsite for Event: Christian Boyer*
*DEP Contact’s Phone Number: Office: 717-346-8221
Cell: 717-934-8215
*Applicator’s Contact Person Christian Boyer
*Onsite for Event Applicator’s Contact Phone 717-346-8221
*Christian Boyer Applicator’s Name/s
Public Child Safety ID:
New York Life is working with members of our community to ensure the safety of our children. A Public Child Safety event will be held on August 21, 2018 at the Riverside Elementary East School. The event will be from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. All children will receive a FREE identification card. Bring the entire family and friends for a day of fun, festivities, and valuable safety tips. The event is sponsored by Alpha M. Barry/Agent NY life Insurance.
Old Fashioned Parade Audust 12, 2018
Electronic Recycling Program CLEAN & GREEN:
Moosic Borough residents will have the opportunity to recycle electronic devices for free during a two-day period in mid-June through a program outlined by the Lackawanna County Commissioners. The program will be in effect from June 14-15, 2018.
Thursday, June 14 – 1st and 3rd wards of Moosic Borough.
Friday, June 15 – – 2nd and 4th wards of Moosic Borough.
This is a great opportunity to discard electronic devices at no cost while protecting our environment.
Mosquito Control Operations:
MOSQUITO CONTROL OPERATIONS: For Moosic Borough this will include May St., Corey St., Greenwood Ave., Cotter St. and Kearney Ct.
The PA Department of Environmental Protection WNV Program will be conducting a truck mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation certain forested sections of Moosic this spring. The insecticide being used on residential properties is Bacillus thuringienis var., a biological insecticide which has no known adverse human health and environmental impacts. The insecticide will be applied by aircraft flying approximately 50 feet above the treetops sometime in May. To avoid the possibility of eye irritation, persons should not look up as the spray droplets are descending. Vehicles which are exposed to the spray deposits should be washed as soon as possible. You may contact the local Bureau of Forestry office (570)945-7133.
