PIKE COUNTY
OFFICIALS
DIRECTORY
2020
INDEX - I
PENNSYLVANIA
Page
Toll Free Numbers in Pennsylvania 1
Governor 37
Legislators 37
Fact Sheet 47
PIKE COUNTY
Pike County Map 2
Officials - Pike County 3
Offices & Departments 5
School Directors 9
Pike County Economic Development Corp. 10
Miscellaneous Offices & Departments 40
Origin of Pike County 43
Population Projections 45
State & Federal Land Ownership 47
Schedule of Holiday Closings 50
TOWNSHIPS and BOROUGHS
Blooming Grove 11
Delaware 13
Dingman 15
Greene 17
Lackawaxen 19
Lehman 21
Matamoras Borough 23
Milford Borough 25
Milford 27
Palmyra 29
Porter 31
Shohola 33
Westfall 35
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TOLL FREE NUMBERS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-932-0313
Department of Human Services Help Line 1-800-692-7462
Department of Human Services Fraud Hotline 1-844-347-8477
Liquor Control Board Hotline 1-800-932-0602
PA Higher Education Assistance Agency 1-800-692-7392
Grant Assistance Hotline (AES PHEAA)
Public Utility Commission Bureau of Consumer Services 1-800-782-1110
Commonwealth Uncashed Checks and Forgeries 1-800-932-0609
PA Department of Health 1-877-724-3258
PA Bar Association 1-800-692-7375
Victims’ Intervention Program 1-800-698-4847
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PIKE COUNTY OFFICIALS
NAME ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
COMMISSIONERS - Term: 4 Years Phone: 570-296-7613
Matthew M. Osterberg, Chairman Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
Ronald R. Schmalzle, Vice-Chair Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
Steven R. Guccini Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
CHIEF CLERK – Appointed Phone: 570-296-7613
Gary R. Orben Milford, PA, 18337
COUNTY SOLICITOR - One year Appointment Phone: 570-296-7613
Thomas F. Farley Milford, PA 18337
JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS – Term: 10 years – Phone: 570-296-3556
Gregory Chelak Milford, PA 18337 2017 12/31/27
Kelly Gaughan Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/29
PROTHONOTARY /CLERK OF THE COURTS/CLERK OF THE ORPHANS COURT - Term: 4 Yrs
Phone: 570-296-7231
Denise Fitzpatrick Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
RECORDER OF DEEDS AND REGISTER OF WILLS - Term: 4 Years – Phone: 570-296-3508
Sharon Schroeder Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
TREASURER - Term: 4 Years Phone: 570-296-3442
John Gilpin Greentown, PA 18426 2019 12/31/23
SHERIFF - Term: 4 Years Phone: 570-296-6459
Kerry Welsh 2017 12/31/21
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Term: 4 Years Phone: 570-296-3482
Raymond Tonkin Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
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PIKE COUNTY OFFICIALS
NAME HOME ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
PUBLIC DEFENDERS – One year Appointment – Phone: 570-296-5266
Robert F. Bernathy, Esq. Milford, PA 18337 Appointed
CORONER - Term: 4 Years – Phone: 570-296-6811
Christopher Brighton Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
PEMA - One year Appointment - Phone: 570-296-6714
(Pike County Emergency Management Agency)
Tim Knapp Lords Valley, PA 18428 Appointed
AUDITORS - Term: 4 Years Phone: 570-296-3460
Thomas Foran Milford, PA, 18337 2019 12/31/23
Gail Sebring Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
Judy Leary Wagner Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/23
HISTORIAN
George J. Fluhr, Sr. 249 Lackawaxen Rd., Shohola, PA 18458 559-7444
PLANNING COMMISSION
ADDRESS
PIKE COUNTY TERM EXPIRES
Dennis Brink, Chairman 12/31/22
Keith Raser 12/31/21
Fred Suljic 12/31/20
James Trunzo 12/31/20
Mary Ann Conza 12/31/20
Georgene Snyder, Vice-Chairman 12/31/22
Steven Vitale 12/31/21
Thomas Greiner 12/31/22
Charles Burnett 12/31/22
MEETINGS: Pike County Planning Office, 837 Rte 6, Unit 3, Shohola, PA - 4th Monday of the month at 3:30 pm.
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PIKE COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS
OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE # (570)
AUDITORS 105 W. High St., Milford, PA 18337 296-3460
Thomas Foran
Gail Sebring
Judy Leary Wagner
ASSESSMENT OFFICE
Evaluator Services & Technology 506 Broad Street Milford, PA 18337 296-5936
Appeal Board – Jim Gelatt, Chair
Fred Suljic
Joseph Regenski
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Robin Skibber, Director 150 Pike County Blvd. 775-5550
Hawley, PA 18428 1-800-233-8911
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Nadeen Manzoni, Director Admin Bldg, 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA
18337
296-3426
CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Ginger Refice, Director Admin Bldg, 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337
296-3446
COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE
Commissioner Matthew M. Osterberg Admin Bldg, 506 Broad St, Milford, PA 18337 296-7613
Commissioner Ronald R. Schmalzle
Commissioner Steven R. Guccini
Gary Orben, Chief Clerk
Thomas F. Farley, Esq., Solicitor
Jason Ohliger, Esq., Asst. Solicitor
Stacey Beecher, Esq., Asst. Solicitor
Krista Gromalski, Director of
Communication/Public Relations
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Bernard Swartwood, Director 135 Pike County Blvd., Lords Valley, PA 18428 296-1911
COMMUNITY PLANNING
Michael Mrozinski, Director 837 Route 6, Unit 3, Shohola, PA 18458 296-3500
CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFICE
Michele Long, District Manager 556 Route 402, Suite 1, Hawley, PA 18428 226-8220
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PIKE COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS
OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE # (570)
CORONER
Christopher Brighton 105 W. High St., Milford, PA 18337 296-6811
COURT REPORTER
Caroline Lang, Robin Pavlovsky and Court House, 412 Broad St., Milford, PA 296-3556
Margie Teixeira Suite 4
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Raymond Tonkin, District Attorney Admin Bldg, 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA
18337
296-3482
Bruce DeSarro, Asst. District Attorney
Sarah Wilson, Senior Deputy District Atty./Director of CAC Services
Jamie Wagenhoffer, Asst. District Atty.
Jennifer Onofry, Asst. District Atty.
HUMAN SERVICES
Robert Ruiz, Director 506 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337 296-3434
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Michael Sullivan PO Box A, 209 E. Harford St. 296-7332
Milford, PA 18337
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (PCEMA)
Tim Knapp, Director 135 Pike County Blvd., Lords Valley, PA 18428 296-6714
EMERGENCY NUMBER - PIKE COUNTY 911
GIS - TAX ADMINISTRATION
Gary Orben, GIS Director Admin Bldg, 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337
296-3420
Patricia Stroyan, GIS Technician
Linda Husson, Tax Administration
HISTORIAN
George Fluhr, Sr. 249 Lackawaxen Rd., Shohola, PA 18458 559-7444
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PIKE COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS
OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE # (570)
PIKE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Craig Lowe, Warden 175 Pike County Blvd. 775-5500
Jon Romance, Asst. Warden Lords Valley, PA 18428
Robert McLaughlin, 2nd Asst. Warden
PIKE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Cynthia DeFebo, Director 837 Rte 6, Unit 2 296-2909
Shohola, PA 18458
A PA CareerLink Affiliate offering: computers, printer, phone, fax and copier for job searching; job search
and computer assistance; career guidance; employer hiring events; resume/cover letter assistance; funding for
occupational education and on-the-job training; paid summer internships and youth employment program; a
phone that directly connects with unemployment compensation; professional clothes closet for men and women. There are no fees for our services.
JUDGE’S CHAMBERS - 60TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Honorable Gregory Chelak Court House 296-3556
Honorable Kelly Gaughan Court House 296-3556
Samantha Venditti, Court Administrator Pike County Courthouse, Court Administration, 412 Broad Street, Milford, PA
296-3556
PENN STATE EXTENSION
David Messersmith, Business
Operations Manager
Steve Alessi, Client Relations Manager
514 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337 296-3400
PROBATION OFFICE
Jeff Angradi
Chief Probation Officer
Pike County Courthouse, 412 Broad Street, Suite 2, Milford, PA 18337
296-7412
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE Pike County Courthouse, 412 Broad Street, Suite 3, Milford, PA 18337
296-6511
PROTHONOTARY - CLERK OF THE COURTS - CLERK OF THE ORPHANS COURTS
Denise Fitzpatrick Courthouse, 412 Broad Street, Milford, PA 296-7231
Suite 1
PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE
Robert F. Bernathy, Esq.
Public Defender
102 E. John Street, Milford, PA 18337 296-5266
Assistant Public Defenders – Amanda Chesar, Esq.
Christian Weed, Esq. Thomas Mincer, Esq. – Conflict Counsel
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PIKE COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS
OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE #
(570)
RECORDER OF DEEDS - REGISTER OF WILLS
Sharon Schroeder Admin Bldg, 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA
18337
296-3508
SHERIFF
Kerry Welsh Pike County Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office, 412 Broad Street, Suite 5, Milford, PA 18337
296-6459
TAX CLAIM BUREAU
Cindy Gehris, Director Admin Bldg, 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA
18337
296-3407
TRAINING CENTER
Jordan Wisniewski 135 Pike County Blvd., Lords Valley, PA 18428 296-1960
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE 506 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337 296-3408
Robert Ruiz, Director
Raymond Groll, Director of Scheduling
TREASURER’S OFFICE
John Gilpin Admin Bldg, 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA
18337
296-3442
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Pierce Bunce, Director 514 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337 296-3563
Brian Evichin, Assistant to Director [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF PIKE COUNTY
TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
Delaware Valley School District - Includes the Townships of Delaware, Dingman, Milford, Shohola, Westfall
and the Boroughs of Milford and Matamoras.
NAME TERM EXPIRES 1ST MONDAY IN DECEMBER
Cory Homer, President 2023
Jessica Decker, Vice-President 2021
John Jack O’Leary 2023
Dawn Bukaj 2023
Brian Carso 2023
Jack Fisher 2023
Pam Lutfy 2021
Felicia Sheehan 2021
Rosemary Walsh 2021
SUPERINTENDENT: JOHN BELL
SECRETARY: William Hessling (570) 296-1806 / Fax-(570) 296-3172
Delaware Valley School District
236 Rt 6 & 209, Milford, PA 18337
East Stroudsburg School District - Includes the Townships of Lehman and Porter.
NAME TERM EXPIRES 1ST MONDAY IN DECEMBER
Richard Schlameuss, President 2021
Larry Dymond, Vice-President 2021
George Andrews 2021
Rebecca Bear 2023
Damary Bonilla 2023
Sharone Glasco 2023
Debbie Kulick 2023
Wayne Rohner 2021
Lisa VanWhy 2023
Patricia Rosado – Board Secretary
SOLICITOR: Christopher Brown, Esq. (570) 421-5653 / Fax-(570)421-0816
11 N. Eighth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
SUPERINTENDENT: WILLIAM R. RIKER
SECRETARY: Patricia Rosado (570) 424-8500X10001/ Fax-(570) 424-5646
E. Stroudsburg School District 50 Vine St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF PIKE COUNTY CONT’D
TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
Wallenpaupack Area School District - Includes the Townships of Blooming Grove, Greene, Lackawaxen, and
Palmyra.
NAME TERM EXPIRES
Jack Spall, President 2023
John Drake, Vice-President 2023
Gary Beilman, Treasurer 2023
Michael Romeo 2021
Paul Otway 2021
John Kiesendahl 2021
Genevieve Reese 2023
Mike Spencer 2023
Lisa Smith 2021
SUPERINTENDENT: MICHAEL SILSBY
SECRETARY: Jennie Hildebrand
Wallenpaupack Area School District
2552 Route 6, Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557, Ext. 3004
Fax - (570) 251-3161
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BLOOMING GROVE TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Nicholas Mazza, Chair
488 Route 739,
Blooming Grove, PA 18428
(570) 775-6461
2017
12/31/23
Timothy Morey
2019 12/31/25
Tammy Gillette
2015 12/31/21
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
JoAnna M. Donahue
488 Rte 739, Blooming Grove,
PA 18428
(570) 775-6461 ext. 10
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Stacey Beecher, Esq
106 W. High Street
Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-3700
MEETINGS: First and third Mondays of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Township Building,
488 Rt. 739, Blooming Grove, PA 18428. (570) 775-6461 - Fax (570) 775-9322.
Internet Site: www.bloominggrovetownship.com
e-mail: [email protected]
PLANNING COMMISSION
Nicholas Mazza, Chair
Richard Caridi
Harry Bernstel, Vice-Chair
Neal Grim
Ralph Lenzi
MEETINGS: Municipal Building, 488 Rt. 739, Blooming Grove. Second Wed. of the month at 6:00pm,
(570) 775-6461/fax (570) 775-9322 e-mail: [email protected]
BUILDING INSPECTOR Tim Blaine 488 Rte 739, Blooming Grove, PA 18428 (570)775-6461 x-12
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Glen Martin 488 Rte 739, Blooming Grove, PA 18428 (570)775-6461 x-13
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ZONING BOARDS
David Hatton, Chair 488 Rte 739, Blooming Grove, PA 18428 (570) 775-6461
Thomas Kingston, Vice-Chair
Robert Reidenbach
Alt. Levi F. Travis, II
ZONING OFFICERS Missy Prugar, P.E.
Acting Zoning Officer
488 Rte 739, Blooming Grove, PA 775-6461
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Linda Delabar (570) 390-4469 12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Michael Christopher 1207 Hemlock Farms,
Lords Valley, PA 18428
(845) 341-8222
12/31/21
HISTORIAN Gail Masker 146 Blooming Grove Rd.,
Lords Valley, PA 18328
(570) 775-7249
Appointed
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-02
Blooming Grove, Greene, and Palmyra Townships
Randy Schmalzle 106 Shook Rd., Suite 100, Hawley, PA 18428 1/1/26
(570) 226-9650
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Pike County Training Center, 135 Pike County Blvd, Hawley, PA
PSD CODE 520201 EIT RATE 0%
AUDITORS Jim Pellechia, Chair 12/31/23
Term – Six (6) Years Peter D’Alauro 12/31/21
Daniel Berg 12/31/25
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DELAWARE TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Rick Koehler, Supervisor/Secretary
2019
12/31/25
Jane Neufeld, Vice Chair/Treasurer
2017 12/31/23
John Henderson, Chair
2015 12/31/21
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Jane Neufield, Treasurer
Rick Koehler, Secretary
116 Wilson Hill Rd.
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570)828-2347
Fax: (570)828-8705
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Thomas F. Farley, Esq.
2523 Rte 6, Suite 1,
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-5771
MEETINGS: Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. with workshops at 6:00 pm., Township
Municipal Building, 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570)828-2347/FAX (570)828-8705, email:
[email protected]; Website: www.delawaretownshippa.gov
PLANNING COMMISSION
Ron Hough, Chair
Elizabeth Forrest, Vice-Chair Jeff Opitz
Bill Errico Vincent Flatt
Sharon Franks, Secretary
Loriann Hines
MEETINGS: 1st and 3rd Tues. of month at 6:30 p.m., with the 4th Tues. of the month as a workshop on an as needed basis,
Twp. Municipal Bldg., 116 Wilson Hill Rd., Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2347, Fax (570) 828-8705.
Website: www.delawaretownshippa.gov
BUILDING INSPECTOR SFM Consulting
LLC
348 Valley Road, Canadensis, PA 18325
(484) 330-9088
mailto:[email protected]://www.delawaretownshippa.gov/
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SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Ron Tussel
118 Navajo Court, Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 237-6454
ZONING BOARDS
Max Brinson 116 Wilson Hill Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA (570) 828-2347
Vacant
Vacant
Shawn Bolles
Alexander Robertson
Lori McCrory, Secretary
ZONING OFFICERS SFM Consulting LLC
348 Valley Road
Canadensis, PA 18325
(484) 330-9088
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Mary Lou Corbett
Robin Jones, Deputy
PO Box 851,
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
828-2225
(570) 828-2347
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Michael Cairns 116 Wilson Rd, Dingmans Ferry, PA
18328
(646) 372-6837
12/31/25
HISTORIAN Tim Singleton 187 Myck Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-04
Delaware, Lehman and Porter Twp.
Paul Menditto 213 Silver Lake Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 1/1/26
(570) 828-2880
Office Hours: Monday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Delaware Township #1 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 103 Delaware Crest Dr., Dingmans Ferry, PA
Delaware Township #2 Delaware Twp Municipal Bldg, Wilson Hill Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA
PSD CODE 520101 E.I.T RATE 0%
AUDITORS Dennis Lee, Chair 12/31/21
Term – Six (6) Years Yvonne Tetta 12/31/23
Michael Dickerson 12/31/23
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DINGMAN TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Thomas Mincer, Chair
2017 12/31/23
Ed Nikles, Jr.
2019 12/31/25
Dennis L. Brink
2015 12/31/21
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Karen Kleist
Office hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
118 Fisher Lane , Milford, PA
18337
(570) 296-8455
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
John H. Klemeyer, Esq.
406 Broad Street, Milford, PA
18337
(570) 296-6453
MEETINGS: First and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 118 Fisher
Lane, Milford PA 18337, (570) 296-8455 / Fax (570) 296-2150.
Website: www.dingmantownship.org
PLANNING COMMISSION
Dave Ruby 118 Fisher Lane Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-8455
Scott Brancy
Thomas Koenig
Andrew Covert
Theo Balue
Bonnie Mullins, Secretary
Workshop Meetings Only: Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Public Meeting Only: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Twp. Mun. Bldg., 118 Fisher Lane.,
Milford, PA, 18337, (570) 296-8455 / Fax: (570) 296-2150
http://www.dingmantownship.org/
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BUILDING
INSPECTOR
Code
Inspections Inc.
118 Fisher Lane Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-8455
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Christopher
Wood
118 Fisher Lane, Milford, PA
(570) 296-8455
ZONING BOARDS
Scott Fahley 118 Fisher Lane, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-8455
Lawrence Boccardi
William Fedun
Bonnie Mullins, Secretary
Jason Ohliger, Solicitor
Anthony Magnotta, Alt. Solicitor
ZONING OFFICERS Christopher Wood 118 Fisher Lane, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-8455
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
James Leiser 119 Nitche Rd.,
Shohola, PA 18458
(570)296-6360
Email: [email protected]
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Sal Pinzone Appointed - 2019 12/31/23
HISTORIAN James McLain
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-03
Dingman, Lackawaxen and Shohola Townships
Alan B. Cooper, Esq. 502 Little Walker Rd., Shohola, PA 18458 1/1/24
(570) 296-7726
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
AUDITORS Vacancy
Term – Six (6) Years Yolanda Goldsack, Chair 12/31/21
Denise Ayala 12/31/21
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MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Dingman Township #1 Milford Bible Church, 110 Foxcroft Dr., Milford, PA
Dingman Township #2 Dingman Twp. Fire Dept, Log Tavern Rd., Milford, PA
PSD CODE 520102 EIT RATE 0%
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GREENE TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Barry Krautter
2019 12/31/25
Gary Carlton, Vice-Chair
2015 12/31/21
Gerald A. Obert
2017 12/31/23
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Amanda Seagraves, Secretary
Sandra Oziembio, Treasurer
198 Brinkhill Rd.
Greentown, PA 18426
(570) 676-9325
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Jeffrey Treat, Esq.
926 Court Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-1209
Fax: (570)253-9431
MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 198 Brink Hill Rd.,
Greentown, PA 18426, (570) 676-9325/Fax (570) 676-9867, email: [email protected]; website: No
Website
PLANNING COMMISSION
Roger Altemier, Chair 198 Brink Hill Rd., Greentown, PA, 18426 (570) 676-9325
Les Lavoy
Kerry Nix, Secretary
Scott Mousley
Al Haldaman
Heather Mousley
MEETINGS: Township Building, Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., 198 Brink Hill Rd., Greentown, PA
18426 (570) 676-9325
BUILDING INSPECTOR Bureau Veritas.
198 Brink Hill Rd., Greentown, PA, 18426 (570) 676-9656
(570) 894-2801
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Donald
Nicholson
198 Brink Hill Rd., Greentown, PA, 18426 (570) 676-9974
mailto:[email protected]
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ZONING OFFICERS
NONE
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Barbara Gilpin PO Box 383,
Newfoundland, PA 18445
676-9764 - email:
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Edward Geisler 12/31/25
HISTORIAN NONE
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-02
Blooming Grove, Greene, and Palmyra Townships
Randy Schmalzle 106 Shook Rd., Suite 100, Hawley, PA 18428 1/1/26
(570) 226-9650
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Greene Township Hemlock Grove Methodist Church, Roemerville Rd., Greentown, PA
PSD CODE 520202
EIT RATE 0%
AUDITORS Charles Burnett 12/31/21
Term – Six (6) Years Steve Nesco 12/31/25
Debra Gunnip 12/31/23
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LACKAWAXEN TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Mike Mancino, Chairman 169 Urban Rd, Hawley, PA
(570) 685-7288
2019 12/31/25
Jeffrey Shook, Vice-Chairman
2017 12/31/21
John W. Beisel, Supervisor
2017 12/31/23
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
James Syre – Treasurer
Denise Steuhl - Secretary
169 Urban Rd.
Hawley, PA 18428
2018
12/31/22
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Thomas F. Farley, Esq.
2523 Rte 6, Suite 1,
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-5771
MEETINGS: Third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 169 Urban Rd., Hawley,
PA, Phone(570) 685-7288/Fax (570) 685-2550, Internet site: www.lackawaxentownshippa.gov
email: [email protected]
PLANNING COMMISSION
Ralph Graf, Chair 169 Urban Rd., Hawley, PA 18428
James Dolan
William J. Case Jr.
John McKay, Vice-Chair
Alan Engvaldsen
Benedict Anderson
MEETINGS: Township Building, on the 1st Wed. of the month at 6:00pm, (570) 685-7288, Fax (570) 685-2550.
BUILDING INSPECTOR Rich Tussell
Todd Klikus,
Alt.
169 Urban Rd., Hawley, PA 18428 (570) 685-2990
(570) 493-1229
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
James Dolan 169 Urban Rd., Hawley, PA 18428 (570) 685-2990
http://www.lackawaxentownshippa.gov/
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ZONING BOARDS
Kathy Hummel, Chair 169 Urban Rd., Hawley, PA 18428
Harry Kestler (570) 685-7288
Alan Kowalczyk
Gerry Wicknes
Sheldon Langer
ZONING OFFICERS James Dolan
Alt. Rich Tussell
169 Urban Rd., Hawley, PA
(570) 685-2990
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Frances E. James 363 Westcolang Rd., Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 685-4499
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Luis Vega 436 Lackawaxen Rd., Lackawaxen,
PA 18435
(570) 470-5855
12/31/23
HISTORIAN Albert Beisel 245 Lcpl Jacob Beisel, Lackawaxen,
PA 18435
(570)685-7822
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-03
Dingman, Lackawaxen and Shohola Townships
Alan B. Cooper, Esq. 502 Little Walker Rd., Shohola, PA 18458 1/1/24
(570) 296-7726
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Lackawaxen Township #1 Central Fire House, 574 Westcolang Rd., Hawley, PA
Lackawaxen Township #2 Lackawaxen Fire House, Rte 590, Lackawaxen, PA
PSD CODE 520203
EIT RATE 0%
AUDITORS John Hogund 12/31/21
Term – Six (6) Years James Johansen 12/31/23
Michael Deredita 12/31/25
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LEHMAN TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Chairman
193 Municipal Dr., Bushkill, PA
18324 (570) 588-9365
2015 12/31/21
Theresa R. Laino, Vice-Chairman
Same 2017 12/31/23
Aaron L. Springs
Same 2019 12/31/25
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
193 Municipal Dr.,
Bushkill, PA 18324
(570) 588-9365
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Donald G. Karpowich, Esq.
85 Drasher Road
Drums, PA 18222
(570)788-6647
MEETINGS: First Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm and every fourth Thursday at 3:00 pm, Lehman Twp.
Municipal Bldg, 193 Municipal Dr., Bushkill, (570) 588-9365/Fax (570) 588-1864, Internet site:
www.lehmantownship.com e-mail- [email protected]
PLANNING COMMISSION
Peter Contino, Chairman 193 Municipal Dr., Bushkill, PA 18324 (570) 588-9365
Kathleen Gorman, Vice-Chairman Same
Jeff Porter, Secretary Same
Roy Borgfeld Same
Cynthia Lynch Same
MEETINGS: Second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m., at the Lehman Township Municipal Building,
(570) 588-9365 FAX(570 ) 588-1864
BUILDING INSPECTOR BIU of PA, Inc. 1010 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 344-9681
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
James Conza 193 Municipal Dr., Bushkill, PA 18324 (570) 588-9365
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ZONING BOARDS
Joseph Galayda, Chairman 193 Municipal Dr., Bushkill, PA (570) 588-9365
Joseph Peritore Same
Joseph Scibetta Same
Arthur Garris Jr., Alt. Same
ZONING OFFICERS
Stanley Whittaker
193 Municipal Dr., Bushkill, PA
(570) 588-9365
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Bonnie Wargo 136 VanWhy Rd., Bushkill, PA
18324
(570) 431-6588
email: [email protected]
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Magdalena Lopez 4255 Winchester Way, Bushkill, PA
18324
(570) 807-2364
12/31/21
HISTORIAN Bushkill Historical
Society
126 Van Why Rd., Bushkill, PA
18324
(570) 588-6812
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-04
Delaware, Lehman and Porter Twp.
Paul Menditto 213 Silver Lake Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA18328 1/1/26
(570) 828-2880
Office Hours: Monday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Lehman Township #1 Lehman Twp. Supervisors Bldg, 193 Municipal Dr., Bushkill, PA
Lehman Township #2 Bushkill Fire House, 123
Evergreen Dr., Bushkill, PA
PSD CODE 450105
EIT RATE 1%
AUDITORS Joyce A. Morgan 12/31/23
Term – Six (6) Years Larry VanWhy 12/31/21
Matthew Jacobson 12/31/25
mailto:[email protected]
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MATAMORAS BOROUGH
BORO SUPERVISORS
TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Joseph Sain, President
701 Ave I, Matamoras, PA 18336
570-832-5456
2017 12/31/21
Eric Kudrich
Councilman
101 Ave K, Matamoras, PA 18336
570-309-4550
2019 12/31/23
Mark Madsen
Councilman
801 Ave M, Matamoras, PA 18336
845-754-4063
2017 12/31/21
Dayne Losee
Councilman
302 Delaware Dr., Matamoras, PA 18336
570-493-7511
2019 12/31/23
David Clark
Councilman
704 Ave C, Matamoras, PA 18336
845-649-6418
2019 12/31/23
Kevin Rose
Councilman
408 Second St., Matamoras, PA 18336
201-523-3749
2017 12/31/21
Peter Sigreto
Vice-President
602 Ave N, Matamoras, PA 18336
845-551-3850
2017 12/31/21
SECRETARY:
Kelley Weber
Email: [email protected]
570-491-2771
TREASURER:
Gregory Myer
102 Wheatfield Dr., Suite A., Milford, PA
(570) 296-2889
SOLICITOR
Eric Hamill, Esq
501 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-6574
MATAMORAS BOROUGH MAYOR – TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
Janet Clark 400 Ave. G., Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2271
2019 12/31/23
MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Borough Hall, 10 Avenue I, (570) 491-2771/Fax (570)
491-2090. Email: www.matamorasborough.com
PLANNING COMMISSION
Eric Kudrich, Chairman 101 Ave K, Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 309-4550
Linda O’Donnell 400 Ave K, Matamoras, PA 18336 (914) 443-3326
Leonard Muir 706 Ave M, Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-4497
Two (2) Vacancies
Keith Rodriguez
Joyce Patterson
206 Ave E, Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 856-1580
710 Delaware Dr., Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-4627
MEETINGS: Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. Boro Hall., 10 Avenue I, Ste. 1, Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2771, Fax (570) 491-2090;
mailto:[email protected]://www.matamorasborough.com/
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BUILDING INSPECTOR Building
Inspection
Underwriters, Inc.
Steve McLaughlin
and Dave Hay
1010 Albright Ave., Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 491-2771
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Will Whitehead 908 Ave I, Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 241-1850
ZONING BOARDS
Robert Roby PO Box 271, Matamoras, PA (570) 496-1978
Norman Dexter
Jeff Lawler
Vacant
702 First St., Matamoras, PA (570) 491-4094
509 Ave I, Matamoras, PA (570) 449-6616
ZONING OFFICERS Shawn Bolles 101 Parkside Ln, Dingmans Ferry,
PA 18328
(570) 223-5031
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Jane M. Drake 807 Avenue N,
Matamoras, Pa.18336
(570)491-4202
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Robert Homer 501 Avenue L, Matamoras, Pa.18336
(845) 741-1670
12/31/23
HISTORIAN William Clark, Jr. 400 Avenue G, Matamoras, Pa.
18336
(570) 491-2271
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-01
Westfall & Milford Twp., the Boroughs of Milford &
Matamoras
Debi Fischer 102 E. John St., Milford, PA 18337 1/1/24
(570) 296-8108
Office Hours: Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Matamoras Borough #1 Hope Evangelical Church, 308 1st St., Matamoras, PA
Matamoras Borough #2 Matamoras Boro Hall, 10 Ave I, Matamoras, PA
PSD CODE 520103
EIT RATE 1%
AUDITORS Kirk-Suma & Company Appointed
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MILFORD BOROUGH
BORO COUNCIL
TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Frank Tarquinio, President
514 Third St., Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-7316 [email protected]
2017 12/31/21
Robert Ciervo, Pres. Pro Tem
208 W. George St., Milford, PA 18337
(914) 456-4757 [email protected]
2017 12/31/21
Luke Turano, Councilman
(2 Year Term)
709 Seventh St., Milford, PA 18337
(570) 470-0572 [email protected]
2019
(2 yr. term)
12/31/21
Joseph Dooley, Councilman
Peter Cooney, Councilman
306 Apple Alley, Milford, PA 18337
(203) 524-3694 [email protected]
112 Ninth St, Milford, PA 18337
(845) 978-8054 [email protected]
2019
2019
12/31/23
12/31/23
Katrina Foster
Councilwoman
Adriane Wendell, Vice-Pres.
106 Eighth St., Milford, PA 18337
(845) 649-0090 [email protected]
208 W. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337
(570) 832-1381 [email protected]
2019
2019
12/31/23
12/31/23
SECRETARY:
Pam Ahlstrand
Assistant: Laurie DeGeso
500 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-7140 [email protected]
TREASURER:
Gregory Myer, CPA
102 Wheatfield Dr., Suite A, Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-2889 [email protected]
SOLICITOR
Anthony J. Magnotta, Esq
1307 Purdytown Tpke, Lakeville, PA
(570) 226-5700 [email protected]
MILFORD BOROUGH
MAYOR
TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
Sean Strub PO Box 1233, Milford, PA 18337
(646) 642-4915
Email: [email protected]
2017 12/31/21
MEETINGS: 1st Monday of every month except when a legal holiday falls on such a date, then Council Meeting is
held the second Monday of that month, at 7:00 p.m., at the Milford Borough Hall, 500 Broad St., Milford, (570)
296-7140/Fax (570) 409-6858 email: [email protected]; website: milfordboro.org
PLANNING COMMISSION
Janice Halsted, Chair 208 Second St., Milford, PA 18337 (570)296-7047
Reggie Cheong Leen 101 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337 (570)296-5666
Granger Greenbaum 210 W. Sarah St., Milford, PA [email protected]
Barbara Tarquinio
Susanne Smith
514 Third St., Milford, PA 18337 (570)296-7316
600 Fourth St., Milford, PA 18337
MEETINGS: Milford Borough Building, 500 Broad St., Second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm (as needed),
unless legal holiday falls on Second Monday, then moved to third Monday of the month. (570) 296-7140/Fax (570)
409-6858 and Third Wednesday of the month @ 6pm (as needed)
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:adriane.wendell@milfordmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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BUILDING
INSPECTOR
Steve McLaughlin.
BIU
1010 Albright Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
In office: Tues. 9:30 – 10:30am
(570) 344-9681
(570) 296-4255
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
Robert DiLorenzo 295 Foster Hill Rd., Milford, PA
500 Broad St., Milford, PA
(570) 618-9133
(570) 296-4255
ZONING BOARDS
David Heim, Chairman 313 W. Catharine St, Milford, PA (570) 296-3549
Tom Maellero 106 Eighth St, Milford, PA (973) 461-9167
Douglas Grady 313 W. Ann St., Milford, PA [email protected]
Alternates: Tracey Vitchers
Joan Standora
110 W. Ann St., Milford, PA (845) 699-3879
320 Broad St., Apt. 2, Milford, PA (917) 655-7014
ZONING
OFFICER
Shawn Bolles
500 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
Tues. 9:30-12:00, or by Appointment
(570) 296-5540
TAX
COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Yrs
Carol Osterberg 107 E. High St., Milford, PA 18337
296-8231
Email:[email protected]
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Yrs
Paul Curran 12/31/25
HISTORIAN Matthew Osterberg 107 E. High Street, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-8231
ARTCHITECT-
URALREVIEW
BOARD
Kevin Stroyan, Chairman
Vlad Potiyevsky, Architect
Peggy McKiernan, RE
Broker
Michael Maruszewski
Michael Arizan
Charles O’Neil
403 W Harford Street, Milford PA 18337
Fax (570) 296-2700
HC1 BX122A Paupack, PA 18451
Fax (845) 615-0351
211 W George St, Milford, PA 18337
Fax (570) 296-9695
Box 401, Milford PA 18337
147 Rimstone Court, Shohola, PA 18458
(570) 493-1251
(201) 446-7620
(570) 228-9295
(570) 228-1487
(570) 296-6612
(845) 430-6797
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-01
Westfall & Milford Twp., The Boroughs of Milford
& Matamoras
Debi Fischer 102 E. John St., Milford, PA 18337 1/1/24
(570) 296-8108
Office Hours: Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Milford Boro Hall, 500 Broad St., Milford, PA
PSD CODE 520104 EIT RATE 0%
AUDITORS Kirk-Suma & Company Appointed
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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MILFORD TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Penney Luhrs, Chairperson 113 Hilltop Dr., Milford, PA 18337
(914) 443-5727
2017 12/31/23
Gary M. Williams, Vice-Chair
150 Moon Valley Rd., Milford, PA 18337 2015 12/31/21
Rachel Hendricks
162 Pine Acres Ln., Milford, PA 18337 2019 12/31/25
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Shahana Shamim, Secretary/Treasurer
P.O. Box 366, Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-5540
Appointed
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Anthony Magnotta, Esq.
1307 Purdytown Turnpike, Suite A, Lakeville, PA
18438 (570) 226-5700
MEETINGS: First and third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Township Building, 560 Rte 6 & 209,
Tuesday of the same week, if Monday is a legal holiday, (570) 296-5540/Fax (570) 409-8348,
Email: [email protected] ; website:www.milfordtownshippike.com
PLANNING COMMISSION
Kevin Stroyan 495 W. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337
Robert DiLorenzo 295 Foster Hill Road, Milford PA (570) 240-8028
Ray Willis 104 Ironwood Ct., Milford, PA 18337
Patrick McCarthy 108 Willow Ln., Milford, PA 18337
Peggy Emanuel 277 Foster Hill Rd., Milford, PA 18337
MEETINGS: Milford Township Building, 560 Rte 6 & 209, Fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.,
(570)296-5540/Fax (570) 409-8348
BUILDING INSPECTOR Code
Inspections Inc.
560 Rte 6 & 209, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-5540
mailto:[email protected]
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SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Robert
DiLorenzo
295 Foster Hill Rd., Milford, PA
500 Broad St., Milford, PA
(570) 240-8028
(570) 296-4255
ZONING BOARDS
Lyle Mitschele 101 Mill Ridge Dr., Milford, PA
Phyllis Simpson 109 Westwood Court, Milford, PA
Vacant
ZONING OFFICERS Shawn Bolles 500 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
(570)296-4255
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Viola K. Canouse 128 Sunset Trail, Milford, PA 18337
296-5540 9am-1pm M,T,Th,F –
296-8527 after 4pm
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Timothy Haken 107 Moon Valley Rd., Milford, PA
18337
(570) 618-0034
12/31/21
HISTORIAN Mr. & Mrs. William
Borner
349 Route 6, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-8222
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-01
Westfall & Milford Twp., the Boroughs of Milford &
Matamoras
Debi Fischer 102 E. John St., Milford, PA 18337 1/1/24
(570) 296-8108
Office hours are: Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Milford Township Milford Twp. Municipal Bldg, Rt 6 & 209, Milford, PA
PSD CODE 520105 EIT RATE 0%
AUDITORS Patty Stroyan, 560 Rte 6 and 209, Milford, PA 12/31/25
Term – Six (6) Years Sharon Long-Abeson 12/31/25
Patricia McCarthy 12/31/21
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PALMYRA TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Thomas A. Simons
Chairman
111 Chipmunk Drive, Tafton
(570)226-9761
2019 12/31/25
Eric J. Ehrhardt
Vice Chairman &
Treasurer
205 Route 507, Hawley (570)226-4388
(570)226-3417-Fax; (570) 226-6721
(570)470-5912
2015 12/31/21
Kenneth Coutts, Secretary 115 Berkley Road, Paupack (570)226-9111 2017 12/31/23
ADMINISTRATOR:
Jo-Ann M. Rose
Donna Stuccio, Bookkeeper
Brian Matthews, Maintenance Foreman
Nicholas Spinelli, Emergency Manager
115 Buehler Lane, Paupack, PA 18451(570) 226-
2230 (570) 226-2230 or (570) 470-8370
Fax (570) 226-2936
(570) 226-3420
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
R. Anthony Waldron, III, Esq.
8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-6288
Fax: (570) 226-6408
MEETINGS: First and Third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building, 115 Buehler Lane, Paupack,
PA 18451, (570) 226-2230/fax (570) 226-2936. Email: administrator@[email protected]; website:
www.palmyrapike.org
PLANNING COMMISSION
Robert Nied 383 Route 390, Tafton (570) 226-9626
Barbara Spinelli 104 Alysek Lane, Tafton (570) 226-3420
Justin Seeley 220 Route 507, Hawley (570)226-4859
Brian Schan 116 Maeadowbrook Road, Tafton (570) 226-9808
Scott Manhart 137 Shiny Mt. Rd, Greentown (570) 470-6858
James Bloodworth 123 Cottage Lake Dr., Greentown, (570)499-1620
David Zeiler, Chairman 119 Shore Rd., Tafton (570)226-3114 (570)470-3641
Meetings: 2ND Tue. 7PM Township Bldg. Gumble Road
mailto:administrator@[email protected]://www.palmyrapike.org/
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BUILDING INSPECTOR Michael Manter SFM Consulting, LLC (570) 226-2230 X100
M,W & F 8:00AM-
10:00AM
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Glen Martin
Alt. Jerlyl Rinehart
78 Tobyhanna Rd, Gouldsboro, PA
RR2, Box 2665, Canadensis, PA
(570) 842-1801
(570) 595-3316
(570) 595-2602
ZONING BOARDS
T. Scot Brown Box 36, Tafton (570) 226-4413
Jon Tandy PO Box 222, Greentown (570) 857-0882
Robert S. Schargel PO Box 124, Tafton, (570) 226-2293
ZONING OFFICERS
Michael Manter of
SFM Consulting, LLC
115 Buehler Lane, Paupack, PA
(570) 226-2230
FAX 226-4033
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Maria Coutts 148 Gumbletown Rd., Paupack, PA
18451 (570) 226-0668
(570) 226-8668 – Fax: 226-6933
Email: [email protected]
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
John Umb PO Box 312, Paupack, PA 18451
(570) 241-2625
12/31/21
HISTORIAN Jill Porter PO Box 385, Paupack, PA
(570) 470-5375
Appointed
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-02
Blooming Grove, Greene, and Palmyra Townships
Randy Schmalzle 106 Shook Rd., Suite 100, Hawley, PA 18428 1/1/26
(570) 226-9650
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Palmyra Township Palmyra Twp. Supervisor Bldg, Gumbletown Rd., Paupack, PA
PSD CODE 520204
EIT RATE 0%
AUDITORS Alice Trunzo -101 West Birch Lane, Greentown (570)857-0123 12/31/23
Term – Six (6) Years Bernadine Lennon-PO Box 222, Greentown (570)857-0882
Donna Hunter-318 Route 390, Tafton (570)226-2950
12/31/25
12/31/21
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PORTER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Kathryn A. Otting
104 Blue Spruce Ct, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 223-9185
2017 12/31/23
Theresa Koch 1524 Route 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 561-4950
2015 12/31/21
Cheryl Schmitt
3239 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA 18428
(570) 775-0217
2019 12/31/25
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Theresa Koch
2186 Route 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 223-0447
Fax (570) 223-0447 (same as phone #)
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Stacey Beecher, Esq.
106 W. High Street, Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-3700
Fax: (570) 296-2211
MEETINGS: 1st Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. (Except Tues. September 8th) at the Porter Township Municipal
Building, Physical & Mailing: 2186 Route 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 (570) 223-0447-phone (570) 223-0447-fax
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.portertownship.net
UPS and FED EX Shipping Address: c/o Terri Koch, Secretary, 1524 Route 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
PLANNING COMMISSION
Diane Gentile, Chairperson 2186 Route 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
John Kristofits
Gayle Strohmeier
Cheryl Schmitt
Russ Yurk
Theresa Koch, Secretary
MEETINGS: 1st Monday of month at 3:00 pm (Except Tues. September 8th) at Municipal Bldg. provided there is an
agenda, (570) 223-0447 /Fax (570) 223-0447 same as phone number.
BUILDING INSPECTOR Building Inspection
Underwriters
1010 Albright Ave, Scranton, PA 18509 (570)344-9681
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Ron Tussell
Chris Wood, Alt
118 Navajo Ct., Hawley, PA 18428
Email: [email protected]
961 Fisher Lane, Milford, PA 18337
(570) 237-6454
(570) 296-9260
mailto:[email protected]://www.portertownship.net/mailto:[email protected]
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ZONING HEARING BOARD
Bill Powell 2186 Route 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA
John Kristofits (570) 223-0447
Cynthia Gehris
Solicitor: Thomas Earl Mincer, Esquire
(570) 296-3700
ZONING OFFICERS Jesse Sloan 2186 Route 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA
Cell (570) 766-14306
TAX COLLECTOR NAME ADDRESS TERM EXPIRES
Term – Four (4) Years Joan Horger Blue Heron Lake, 269 Dorys Rd.,
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 (570)
775-7605 – email:
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Jack Kleppinger 1123 Silver Lake Rd., Dingmans
Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 828-7752
12/31/23
HISTORIAN Theresa Koch 2186 Route 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA
Email: [email protected]
(570) 561-4950
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-04
Delaware, Lehman and Porter Twp.
Paul Menditto 213 Silver Lake Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA18328 1/1/26
(570) 828-2880
Office Hours: Monday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Porter Township Porter Twp. Supervisor Bldg, Rte 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA
PSD CODE 450106
EIT RATE 1%
AUDITORS George Schmitt 12/31/25
Term – Six (6) Years Dawn Russell 12/31/23
Lynn Attreed 12/31/21
mailto:[email protected]
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SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR
ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Gregory P. Hoeper, Supervisor
2017 12/31/23
Keith Raser, Chairman
2019 12/31/25
George C. Fluhr, Vice-Chairman
2015 12/31/21
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Diane Blume
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am – 4:30pm
159 Twin Lakes Road, Shohola, PA 18458
(570) 559-7394
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Jason Ohliger, Esq.
104 W. High St., Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-6471
MEETINGS: Second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Shohola Township Building, 159 Twin Lakes Road,
Shohola, PA, (570) 559-7394/Fax (570) 559-7523. email: [email protected]; website: www.shoholatwp.org
PLANNING COMMISSION
Peter Wulfhorst, Chair 159 Twin Lakes Rd, Shohola, PA 18458
Aaron Robinson (570) 559-7394
Gary Hoeper
Peter Kestler
Roger Saumure
Alt. – David Farrington
MEETINGS: Shohola Twp. Municipal Bldg. 159 Twin Lakes Rd., Third Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm
Email: [email protected]
BUILDING INSPECTOR Code Inspections
Inc.
Joe Cutri
PO Box 375, Hawley, PA 18428
888-264-2633
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Ron Tussel
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ZONING BOARDS
Ed Nikles, Sr. 108 Preserve Dr., Shohola, PA 18458 (570) 296-9204
Donald Worzel 125 Worzel Dr., Shohola, PA 18458 (570) 559-7696
John Kirk 121 Chippewa Rd., Shohola, PA 18458
Alt. – Jim Hopkins
ZONING OFFICERS Ron Tussel 159 Twin Lakes Rd., Shohola, PA (570) 559-7592
FAX 559-7523
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Elizabeth Myers 109 German Hill Rd., Shohola, PA
18458
(570) 559-7593
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Daniel Duttaro 120 Hillview Drive
Shohola, PA 18458 (570)559-7394
12/31/2021
HISTORIAN George J. Fluhr, Sr. 249 Lackawaxen Rd., Shohola, PA (570) 559-7444
or
559-7394
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-03
Dingman, Lackawaxen and Shohola Townships
Alan B. Cooper, Esq. 502 Little Walker Rd., Shohola, PA 18458 1/1/24
(570) 296-7726
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Shohola Township Shohola Twp. Supervisor Bldg, 159 Twin Lakes Road, Shohola, PA
PSD CODE 520106
EIT RATE 0%
AUDITORS Ingrid Warshaw 12/31/26
Term – Six (6) Years Ann Seaman 12/31/23
John Somers 12/31/21
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WESTFALL TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP
SUPERVISORS
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
ADDRESS YEAR ELECTED
TERM
EXPIRES
Robert Bostinto 1253 Delaware Dr., Matamoras, PA 18336
H: 570-491-2753 C: 347-392-8720
2017 12/31/23
Robert Melvin, Chair
4097 Milford Landing Dr., Milford, PA 18337
H: 570-491-2797 C: 845-629-8924
2017 12/31/23
Jerry Dotey, Vice-Chair 4099 Milford Landing Drive, Milford, PA 18337
H: 570- 491-5917 C: 570-832-1224
2019
12/31/25
Paul Schaldonat 4098 Milford Landing Drive, Milford, PA 18337
570- 491-5022
2019
12/31/25
Paul Fischer 101 Boston Court, Milford PA 18337
H: 570-296-6775 C: 570-872-8681
2015 12/31/21
TREASURER:
Scott Myer
102 Wheatfield Dr
Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-2889
SECRETARY:
Jodi Manheim
Post Office Box 247, Matamoras PA 18336
(570) 491-4065 C: 201-874-8668
TOWNSHIP
SOLICITOR
Robert Bernathy, Esq
2523 Rte 6, Suite 1, Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-5771
MEETINGS: First Monday of the month @ 7pm. Workshops – as needed. Township Building Address: 102
102 La Barr Lane, PO Box 247, Matamoras, PA, 18336, (570) 491-4065/Fax (570) 491-6353, e-mail:
[email protected] website: www.westfalltownship.org
PLANNING COMMISSION
Michelle Ransom, Chair 1013 Margaret Street, Matamoras, PA 18336
Twila Decker, Vice-Chair PO Box 118, Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-4107
Gregg Noll PO Box 491, Mill Rift, PA 18340
Jolie DeFeis 103 Big Pine Way, Milford, PA 18337
Patrick Cordova 121 Pond Dr., Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-9074
Jodi Manheim: Secretary
MEETINGS: Township Municipal Bldg., 102 La Barr Lane, Matamoras, (570) 491-4065
Fax: (570) 491-6353 email: [email protected]
Meeting: Fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.,
Workshop: Second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
mailto:[email protected]://www.westfalltownship.org/mailto:[email protected]
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BUILDING INSPECTOR Building
Inspection
Underwriters,
Inc.
1010 Albright Ave, Scranton PA 18508
(570)344-9681
SEWAGE
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
Chris Wood P.O. Box 247, Matamoras, PA
(570) 491-4065
ZONING BOARDS
Linda Bostinto 1253 Delaware Dr., Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-2753
William Koferl 242 Heaters Hill Road, Matamoras, PA 18336
William Gregory 1259 Delaware Dr.
PO Box 315, Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-2375
ZONING OFFICERS Jeffrey Cammerino PO Box 247,
Matamoras, PA
(570) 491-4065
NAME ADDRESS TERM
EXPIRES
TAX COLLECTOR
Term – Four (4) Years
Laurie Pearce 1032 Delaware Drive,
Matamoras, PA 18336
491-2528 Fax:491-4360
Email:
12/31/21
CONSTABLE
Term – Six (6) Years
Michael Barth 1050 Blue Ridge Ave.,
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-5229
(914) 443-5311
12/31/23
HISTORIAN VACANT
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
#60-3-01
Westfall & Milford Twp., the Boroughs of Milford &
Matamoras
Debi Fischer 102 E. John St., Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-8108 1/1/24
Office Hours: Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL POLLING
LOCATION
Westfall Township Westfall twp. Municipal Bldg, Delaware Dr. & LaBarr Ln, Matamoras, PA
PSD CODE 520107
EIT RATE 1%
AUDITORS Robin Waizenegger (6 year term) 12/31/23
Cliff Spalding (4 year term)
Vacancy
12/31/21
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PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATORS
GOVERNOR
TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
Elected: 2018 Tom Wolf 225 Main Capitol Building Term Expires 2022
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
Phone: (717) 787-2500
Fax: (717) 772-8284
Director Northeast Regional Office – Cassandra Coleman
2 North Main Street
Pittston, PA 18640
Phone: (570) 614-2090
Fax: (570) 963-3439
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
Elected: 2018
John Fetterman 200 Main Capitol Building
501 North 3rd Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
Phone: (717) 787-3300
Fax: (717) 783-0150
Term Expires 2022
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TERM: TWO (2) YEARS
Matt Cartwright
410 Cannon House Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3731
Fax: (202) 225-9594
Web site: www.cartwright.house.gov
Hamlin
543 Easton Tpk., Suite 101
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Phone: (570) 689-6024
Fax: (570) 689-6028
Term Expires: 2020
Congressman Cartwright represents the 10th District, which includes Bradford, Juniata, Lycoming,
Mifflin, Pike, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, and Wayne, and also parts of Lackawanna,
Monroe, Northumberland, Perry, and Tioga counties.
http://www.cartwright.house.gov/
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SENATE
TERM: SIX (6) YEARS
Robert Casey Jr.
393 Russell Senate Office
Building
Washington DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6324
Fax : (202) 228-0604
Toll Free: (866) 802-2833
Web site:
http://casey.senate.gov
Harrisburg Office:
22 S. 3rd St., Suite 6A
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 231-7540
Fax: (717) 231-7542
Toll Free: (866) 461-
9159
Term Expires: 2024
Pat Toomey
248 Russell Senate Office
Building Washington, DC
20510
Phone: (202) 224-4254
Fax : (202) 228-0284
Web site:
http://toomey.senate.gov
Harrisburg Office:
228 Walnut St., Suite
1104
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 782-3951
Fax: (717) 782-4920
Term Expires: 2022
Scranton Office:
538 Spruce St., Ste 302
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 941-3540
Fax: (570) 941-3544
PA STATE SENATE
TERM: FOUR (4) YEARS
Lisa Baker
362 Main Capitol
Post Office Box 203020
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 787-7428
Fax : (717) 787-9242
Toll free: (888) 736-1153
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires: 2022
Senator Baker represents the 20th District, which includes parts of Luzerne, and Susquehanna
Counties, and all of Pike, Wayne and Wyoming Counties.
BAKER’S REPRESENTATIVE
Andrew Seder
2512 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 226-5960
Fax: (570) 226-5964
Upon request, Senator Baker’s Representative is available to meet with the public at the Pike County
Administration Building, 506 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337. The Representative will also hold hours
at the Greene Township Municipal Building, 198 Brink Hill Rd., Greentown, PA 18426, upon request.
http://casey.senate.gov/http://toomey.senate.gov/
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PA STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TERM: TWO (2) YEARS
Michael T. Peifer
2523 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 226-5959
Fax: (570) 226-5955
Email: [email protected]
157 East Wing
PO Box 202139
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2139
Phone: : (717) 783-2037
Fax : (717) 782-2910
Term Expires: 2020
Representative Peifer represents the 139th District, which includes the following Townships in Pike County:
Blooming Grove, Dingman, Greene, Lackawaxen, Matamoras Borough, Milford Borough, Milford
Township, Palmyra, Shohola, and Westfall.
Representative Peifer, or a representative, will make arrangements for individual appointments on a case by
case basis. Please call (570) 226-5959 for an appointment.
Rosemary M. Brown
143 Seven Bridge Rd.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Phone: (570) 420-8301
Fax: (570) 420-8304
e-mail: [email protected]
164A East Wing
PO Box 202189
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 260-6171
Fax: (717) 787-9185
Term Expires: 2020
Representative Brown represents the 189th District, which includes the following Townships in Pike
County: Delaware, Lehman, and Porter.
mailto:[email protected]
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MISCELLANEOUS OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS
ADDRESS PHONE
AMERICAN
HEART
ASSOCIATION
1-800-242-8721
AMERICAN RED
CROSS
410 Park Ave., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (570) 476-3800
ASSISTANCE OFFICE - PIKE COUNTY
Milford Professional Park (570) 296-6114
10 Buist Road, Suite 101, Milford, PA 18337
CARBON/MONROE/PIKE DRUG & ALCOHOL COMMISSION
Milford Professional Park
10 Buist Road, Suite 201, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-6484
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - PIKE COUNTY
201 Broad St. (570 ) 296-8700
Milford, PA 18337
CONSUMER PROTECTION - ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE (570) 963-4913
1-800-441-2555
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG) - PIKE COUNTY
Sharon Franks,
Secretary
116 Wilson Hill Rd. (570) 828-2348
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
DELAWARE RIVER MASTER
Robert Mason Geological Survey Office (570) 296-7213
Milford Professional Park
10 Buist Rd., Bldg 3, Suite 304
Milford, PA 18337
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (570) 963-4567
DOG WARDEN
Jim Rickert Waymart, PA 18472 (570) 350-3589
DRUG/ALCOHOL PROGRAMS
C-M-P Drug &
Alcohol Commission
724 Phillips St., Ste 203 (570) 421-1960
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 1-866-824-3578
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FORESTRY BUREAU OF- DISTRICT 19
Timothy R. Dugan,
District Forester
2174A Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370 (570) 895-4000
GAME WARDEN - Northeast Region
PA Game Commission (570) 675-1143
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST
Bill Kiger (570) 296-6753
Maryanne Monte (570) 296-5420
Pikehistoric.pbworks.com
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Roxanne Scott, President PO Box 915 (570) 296-8126
Dick Daddis, Vice-President 608 Broad Street
Lou Bataille, Secretary Milford, PA 18337
HUMAN RESOURCE CENTER 117 Pike County Blvd., Hawley, PA 18428 (570)775-6144
HUMANE SOCIETY
Barry Heim, Kennel Director PO Box 255, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-7654
189 Lee Road, Shohola, PA 18458
NORTH PENN LEGAL SERVICES 10 North 10th St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 877-953-4250
MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Tina Clymer, Administrator 724 Phillips St., Suite 202 (570) 420-1900
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Milford Office
10 Buist Rd, Suite 404, Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-6484
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (570) 426-2418
PIKE COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
Liz Torkildsen, Director 107 West Ann Street, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-6319
ADDRESS PHONE # (570)
PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Kirk Mackey, Board President 119 East Harford St., Milford, PA 18337 (570) 296-8211
POST OFFICE
Milford Branch 200 West Hartford Street, Milford, PA
18337
(570) 296-7411
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
2301 N. Cameron St., Room G4,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 787-9089
STATE HEALTH CENTER
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Pike County State Health Center
10 Buist Rd., Ste. 401, Milford, PA 18337 (570 ) 296-6512
F:(570) 296-5552
STATE POLICE BARRACKS 434 Rte 402 (570) 226-5718
Hawley, PA 18428 F:(570) 226-5725
STATE POLICE DRIVERS TEST & PHOTO LICENSING
Drivers Exam - Old Milford School Commons Bldg. (570) 296-9648
Thursday 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. 201 West Harford St.
Milford, PA 18337
Photo Licensing - (570) 296-8406
Thursday & Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:15
p.m.
Harrisburg
Exam scheduling services-
1-800-932-4600
1-800-423-5542
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION www.ssa.gov
TTY-
1-800-772-1213
1-800-325-0778
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - SCRANTON
M. T. Th. F. - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Oppenheim Bldg., 1st Floor 1-866-635-0767
W. – 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. 409 Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PA 18503-2060
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION SERVICE CENTER
For Initial Claims 1-888-313-7284
TTY Access Number for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-888-334-4046
Web site: www.uc.pa.gov
Fax: (570) 562-4385
For Continued Claims 1-888-255-4728 or (570) 562-4800
TTY Access Number for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-800-411-4728 or (570) 562-4870
VICTIMS’ INTERVENTION PROGRAM (VIP) 107 W. High St., Milford PA 18337 (570) 296-2827
WAYNE/PIKE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Joseph Kohut, Executive Director 130 Carbondale Rd, Waymart, PA 18472
Email: [email protected]
(570) 488-6069
Fax: (570) 488-
6496
WAYNE/PIKE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM
Honesdale - Main Office
David Sutton Executive Director
1406 N. Main St. 3rd Fl., Honesdale, PA
18431
(570) 253-3221
http://www.ssa.gov/http://www.uc.pa.gov/mailto:[email protected]
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PIKE COUNTY
ORIGIN
The County of Pike was separated from Wayne County on March 26, 1814. Wayne had been separated from
Northhampton on March 21, 1798, and Northhampton had been formed from part of Bucks County on March 11,
1752. Bucks was one of the original counties created by William Penn in 1682.
When formed in 1814, Pike County included the Townships of Middle Smithfield, Delaware, Upper Smithfield,
Lackawaxen and Palmyra. By the Act of April 1, 1836, a portion of Pike County was cut off to form part of
Monroe County; otherwise, its boundaries remain as they were established by the Act of 1814. It was named for
Zebulon Montgomery Pike, discoverer of Pike’s Peak and a General killed in the war of 1812.
The County Seat is at Milford. The original Courthouse was constructed in 1815. The present Courthouse was
completed in 1874. The Administration Building was completed in 1985. The latest County facility is the Pike
County Jail which was completed in 1995. Construction is currently in progress on the Extension to the 1874
Courthouse.
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BLOOMING GROVE TOWNSHIP
Created December 17, 1850, from parts of Lackawaxen and Palmyra Townships. A visitor passing through about
the time of the American Revolution discovered there an abandoned farm with a grove of large apple trees in
bloom. They had obviously been planted many years before.
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP
The oldest of Pike’s Townships, was in existence before 1766 as part of Northhampton County. It was named
because it bordered the Delaware River and originally extended west to the Luzerne County line.
DINGMAN TOWNSHIP
Created April 17, 1832, from Upper Smithfield Township. Named for Daniel Westbrook Dingman, a member of
the Pennsylvania Legislature and a County Judge for 26 years. His grandfather, Andrew Dingman first came to
the area about 1735 and started Dingman Ferry.
GREENE TOWNSHIP
Created April 24, 1839, from Palmyra Township. Named for the popular Revolutionary War General Nathanel
Greene, who fought at Boston, Long Island, Trenton and Brandywine.
LACKAWAXEN TOWNSHIP
Was named for the river which bore the Indian name meaning swift waters. It was one of the original townships
of Wayne County in 1798.
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LEHMAN TOWNSHIP
Created August 19, 1829, from Delaware Township. Listed on Tax rolls for Upper Smithfield Township in 1815
was Joseph Leighman, paying 55 cents on 442 acres. In 1824 his name was spelled Leaman and by 1832 was
Lehmman.
MATAMORAS BOROUGH
Incorporated as a borough on January 18, 1905, was originally part of Westfall Township. Named during the
Mexican War after the American Army captured the Mexican town of Matamoras. That town had originally been
named for Rev. Mariano Matamoras, a hero of the Mexican Revolution.
MILFORD BOROUGH
Incorporated as a borough on December 25, 1874, and was originally part of Milford Township.
MILFORD TOWNSHIP
Created April 17, 1832, from Upper Smithfield Township. John Biddis laid out the village in 1796. Some say it
was named for Milford Haven in Wales where William Biddis (father of John) was born. Others say the Wells’
Mill and the spot where the Delaware was forded resulted in the name Mill-Ford.
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP
Originally much larger, was formed in 1798 as a part of Wayne County. Like Bethany, Caanan, Promise Land
and Lebanon, it was named because of its Biblical connection. The ancient town of Palmyra (or Tadmor) today
is in Syria.
PORTER TOWNSHIP
Created December 16, 1851, from parts of Delaware and Lehman Townships. Named in honor of Hon. James
Madison Porter who built the first house there at Portersville by Porter Lake in 1849.
SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP
Created September 25, 1852, from parts of Lackawaxen, Westfall and Milford Townships, bears the name which
the Indians used to describe the Creek. In comparison to the nearby Lackawaxen “swift waters,” the Shohola was
more quiet, tranquil or peaceful. Those who ask for a one-word translation of “Shohola” might well select
“peaceful”.
WESTFALL TOWNSHIP
Created January 31, 1839, from Milford Township. Simon Westfall (or Westfael) first settled there before 1743.
His son Simon built the stone house in Matamoras. Two descendants, Cornelius and Jacob served as Justices of
the Peace.
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POPULATION
MUNICIPALITY
1980 1990 1990-2000 2000 2010 2000-2010
% of increase % of increase
Pike County 18,271 27,966 65.6 46,302 57,369 23.9
Blooming Grove Twp. 1,176 2,022 79.1 3,621 4,819 33.1
Delaware Twp. 1,492 3,527 79.2 6,319 7,396 17.0
Dingman Twp. 1,855 4,591 91.4 8,788 11,926 35.7
Greene Twp. 1,462 2,097 50.2 3,149 3,956 25.6
Lackawaxen Twp. 2,111 2,832 46.7 4,154 4,994 20.2
Lehman Twp. 1,448 3,055 146 7,517 10,663 41.9
Matamoras Borough 2,111 1,934 19.5 2,312 2,469 6.8
Milford Borough 1,143 1,064 3.8 1,104 1,021 -7.5
Milford Twp. 663 1,013 27.5 1,292 1,530 18.4
Palmyra Twp. 1,722 1,976 59.2 3,145 3,312 5.3
Porter Twp. 277 163 136.2 385 485 26.0
Shohola Twp. 986 1,586 31.7 2,088 2,475 18.5
Westfall Twp. 1,825 2,106 15.4 2,430 2,323 -4.4
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STATE & FEDERAL LAND OWNERSHIP
IN
PIKE COUNTY
STATE FOREST & STATE GAME LANDS
GAME
MUNICIPALITY TOTAL ACRES* BUREAU OF FORESTRY COMMISSION
Pike County 363,260 73,474.89 24,243
Blooming Grove 49,459 13,644.00 7,279
Delaware 29,288 3,881.60 ----
Dingman 38,692 6,013.93 2,316
Greene 39,570 3,611.25 ----
Lackawaxen 51,965 3,066.35 4,575
Lehman 32,197 4,500.68 ----
Milford Twp. 7,941 2,478.85 ----
Palmyra 25,248 4,792.65 2,172
Porter 38,700 24,763.96 ----
Shohola 30,103 1,514.29 7,736
Westfall 19,285 5,207.33 165
Matamoras Boro 499 ------------ ----
Milford Boro 315 ------------ ----
*Acreage converted from square mileage data
STATE PARKS – Promised Land State Park - 2,971 Acres
FEDERAL OWNERSHIP
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area – 18,050 acres
Note: The National Park service holds property in the Townships of Lehman, Delaware, Dingman, Milford and
Westfall and the Borough of Milford; however, individual municipal figures are unavailable.
COUNTY TOTALS
State Forest 75,474 Acres
Game Lands 24,243
State Parks 2,971
DWGNRA 18,050
118,738 Acres
118,738 State & Federal 363,260 Total Area = 33% State & Federal Ownership.
**all acreage calculations are estimated based on data availability**
Updated 2011
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PENNSYLVANIA FACT SHEET
I. 2,064,533 Forest Districts.
A. 20 Forest Districts.
1. Smallest State Forest - 812 Acres.
2. Largest State Forest - 277,857 Acres.
B. 1,353,096 Acres (65 ½%) where the primary values are timber, water and wildlife, and
even-aged timber management is applied.
C. 465,081 Acres (22 ½%) where the primary values are aesthetics and recreation, and where
uneven-aged timber management is applied or no cutting is allowed.
D. 246,256 Acres (12%) non-productive and non-commercial timber areas.
II. Water Resource.
A. 100 Active Municipal Watersheds on 194,934 Acres.
B. 41 Potential Municipal Watersheds on 102,754 Acres.
C. 38 Watersheds with remote potential for municipal use.
D. 41 Exceptional Value Stream (Wilderness Trout Streams) on 12 Forest Districts affecting 19,252
Acres (of 200-foot no cutting buffer on each side of these streams).
III. 44 Natural Areas on 15 Forest Districts covering 61,376 Acres.
A. 2 Potential (on an additional Forest District) covering 812 Acres.
B. 25 (of 44) designated as reptile and Amphibian Protection Areas.
IV. 13 Wild Areas on 10 Forest Districts covering 107,741 Acres and 2 potential (on 2 additional forest
districts) covering 30,984 Acres.
V. State Forest Roads.
A. 2,544 miles.
B. 380 Bridges.
VI. Trails.
A. 880 miles designated Hiking Trails (19 Forest Districts).
B. 177 miles Cross Country Ski Trails (11 Forest Districts).
C. 63 miles Bike Trails and 13,801 Acres of area designated for Trail Bike use (2 Forest Districts).
D. 2,600 miles Snowmobile Trails (18 Forest Districts).
1. 800 miles Trail.
2. 1,800 miles of designated and joint use roads.
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PENNSYLVANIA
FACT COVER SHEET CONTINUED
VII. 28 State Forest Picnic Areas (14 Forest Districts).
VIII. 188,313 Acres Treated for Timber Management purposes.
IX. 7 Canoe Access areas and 5 boat launching sites (5 Forest Districts).
X. 4,019 Leased Forest Campsites.
XI. 1,785 Rights-of-Way.
XII. 51 Water use agreements;
XIII. 21 Miscellaneous Ground Rentals;
XIV. 798,794 Acres leased for Gas Exploration and Development;
XV. 100,493 Acres leased for Gas Storage in 11 Storage Fields;
XVI. 5,652 Acres leased for Coal Removal on 11 operations;
XVII. 8 Acres leased for Hard Mineral Development;
XVIII. 7 Active Sand and Gravel Operations;
XIX. Wildlife Specific Projects;
A. Creation of 100+ acres of Herbaceous openings on 10 Forest Districts;
B. Creation of 10,000 + acres of Special Wildlife Management areas on 9 Forest Districts;
C. 20 + miles of Stream Improvement Work on 2 Forest Districts;
D. Creation of 50 + acres of Shallow Water Impoundments on 2 Forest Districts;
E. 20 + acres reclamation of Surface Mined Land on 1 Forest District;
F. Enhancement of 3-5 ledges as Raptor Nesting Sites on 1 Forest District;
G. Reforestation of 300 + Burned Acres on 1 Forest District;
H. Acquisition of 200+ acres in 2 Forest Districts;
I. 3 Miles of Right-of-Way Habitat Improvement on 1 Forest District;
J. 3 Years Cooperation with the PA Game Commission and Wild Turkey Federation on Wild
Turkey Habitat Improvement Projects on 3 Forest Districts.
This booklet was compiled and produced by members of the Pike County Commissioners’ Staff.
To obtain copies, please contact the office.
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The County lies in the northeastern part of the state along the Delaware River, it borders partly on New
York State and New Jersey. Lake Wallenpaupack, along the county’s northwestern border, forms its
boundary with Wayne County. The southwestern side lies in the heart of the famed Pocono Mountains.
In area, Pike County covers 547.2 square miles including about 13 square miles of water. The County is
approximately one-half the size of the entire state of Rhode Island.
Area of Pike County 547.2 square miles
MUNICIPALITIES
Blooming Grove Twp. 75.3 square miles
Delaware Twp. 44.2 square miles
Dingman Twp. 58.2 square miles
Greene Twp. 60.2 square miles
Lackawaxen Twp. 78.6 square miles
Lehman Twp. 48.9 square miles
Matamoras Borough .7 square miles
Milford Borough .5 square miles
Milford Twp. 12.5 square miles
Palmyra Twp. 34.4 square miles
Porter Twp. 58.6 square miles
Shohola Twp. 44.7 square miles
Westfall Twp. 30.4 square miles
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PIKE COUNTY 2020 SCHEDULE OF HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
NEW YEAR’S DAY Wednesday, January 1, 2020
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Monday, January 20, 2020
PRESIDENT’S DAY Monday, February 17, 2020
GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 10, 2020
MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 25, 2020
INDEPENDENCE DAY Friday July 3, 2020
LABOR DAY Monday, September 7, 2020
COLUMBUS DAY Monday, October 12, 2020
VETERAN’S DAY Wednesday, November 11, 2020
THANKSGIVING Thursday & Friday
November 26 & 27, 2020
CHRISTMAS Thursday & Friday
December 24 & 25, 2020
NEW YEAR’s EVE Thursday, December 31, 2020