Penn Forest Twp.
Penn Forest Township supervisors conducted the following business Monday:
• Volunteer Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2 will each be getting $30,000 from the rolling truck fund.
Pat Rogers, from Fire Company No. 1, thanked the supervisors for approval of $43,460.20 for new radios. He noted that they tried to do portables, but the grant was denied. The new units will work with the new communication system.
• Revisions about the easement agreement with Jim Thorpe Area School District for a recreation trail were denied. Those revisions would have allowed the school district to sell a portion of the property at any time.
• The proposed 2027 budget will be advertised.
• The Park Committee will receive $1,000 for the Christmas celebration, with up to $250 approved for two 10-foot conduits for the Christmas tree at the park.
• Supervisors approved $419.65 to repair a backhoe tire that was damaged while assisting with a fire. Mower spindles replacement was approved at a cost of $294.33 and backhoe hydraulic hose repair for $388.27. Leaf blowers will be purchased for $1,428.97, including $179.99 for a cordless one with an extra battery and two Stihl backpack models.
• Pocono Camp and Glamp’s land development plan was approved for a time extension until Jan. 28, 2027. It will be improving amenities, the RV park area, bathrooms and lighting. The sewage plan has been submitted to the state Department of Environmental Resources and the water system has been approved by the DEP. A motion to approve all waivers passed.
• Noted an electronics recycling day for township residents only will take place at the transfer station on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.