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 26^th2021.

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

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.)

Turn your clocks ahead an hour on March 14, 2021 for the beginning  of Daylight Savings Time.   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).

Please see tax collectors tab for more information.

On December 10, 2020, Moosic Borough Council adopted the 2021 budget with no tax increase.  Moosic Borough has maintained it’s current tax millage of 15.87.

Moosic Borough Mayor and Council wish all residents a safe and Happy Halloween. Please stay safe and watch out for our children on the borough streets.  CDC guidlines for  Halloween, the federal agency says you should not take part in in-person Halloween festivities and is cautioning against trick-or-treating. Health officials have recommended lower-risk activities to do. Those include having a virtual Halloween costume contest, holding a movie night with people you live with, or having a candy-scavenger hunt in your home.

Moosic Borough office will be closed on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in observance of the Election day. However, the Department of Public Works Garbage and Recycling will be collected. Please have your garbage and recycling curbside by 6:00a.m.

PLEASE VOTE!!!!

Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging. are coordinating a volunteer effort to assist our homebound and elderly neighbors

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.

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

1. Put right sides of cotton fabric together
2. Cut 9×6 (Adult) or 7.5 x 5 (Child)
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Now sew across that top of the mask to the next corner. Again put an elastic with the edge out.
6. Sew to the next corner and sew in the other end of the same elastic.
7. Sew across the bottom leaving about 1.5” to 2” open. Stop, cut the thread. Turn inside out.
8. Pin 3 tucks on each side of the mask. Make sure the tucks are the same direction
9. Sew around the edge of the mask twice.
   It is so easy to make this. Be sure any fabric design is placed horizontally.

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!!!!

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.

Santa Claus and the Mrs. along with  Santa’s elves, will be visiting Moosic on December 22nd and they will be escorted throughout the streets of the Borough by the Police Department and DPW.  Santa and his helpers will be handing out goodie bags to all the children.

Santa’s visit will start approximately 11am and will proceed through the streets of lower Moosic, Springbrook Ave, 502, Belin Village, Rocky Glen Rd and Moosic Heights.  Santa’s visit will then continue through Glenmaura, The Shoppes, Greenwood and Honor Park.

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, taking place Thursday, December 12, 2019 @ 10:00 AM.

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

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.

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.

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.

Hi Moosic Residents! We’re getting closer to election day, but even closer to the last day to register to vote.

Monday, April 22, 2019 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

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!

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.

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 Regular Scheduled Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 has been cancelled. 

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

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.