Weissport has welcomed a new council member but lost its code officer.

Jennifer Ketchledge was appointed and sworn in as a new Borough Council member Monday evening.

Borough solicitor Greg Mousseau administered the oath of office to Ketchledge at the beginning of the meeting.

The fifth council seat remains vacant, although the borough is communicating with a potential candidate.

Seats were opened when Shelley Fisher resigned in March, and Andrew Hottenstein resigned in April.

Weissport Borough Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer Brent Green submitted his resignation via email on April 20. No reason was given for the resignation.

Weissport continues to look for a new tax collector, who would begin duties in 2027.

The Carbon County treasurer, Kevin Zelienka, will be collecting Weissport’s real estate taxes for the calendar year 2026. The Lehighton Area School District will collect the school taxes for Weissport.

Applicants for tax collector must be residents of Weissport Borough, be registered to vote, and be bondable. Call 610-377-5606 or email weissportborough4@gmail.com for information.

Police coverage

Weissport Borough approved a measure to sign a document requesting the Pennsylvania State Police provide full-time police coverage for the town.

There will be no cost to the borough for the coverage, although the agreement is expected to stay in place until Weissport hires a new police officer.

Talks have not resumed with the Lehighton Police Department and the Borough of Lehighton regarding their helping with police coverage in Weissport. Lehighton is waiting for several of their officers, who are out on medical leave, to return to work.

People interested in applying for the police officer position can email weissportborough4@gmail.com or call 610-377-5606 for information.

Other business

In other business, Bill Hartzell, public works supervisor, told borough council the levee inspection went well. Hartzell indicated he is waiting for the final report to present to council.

Weissport’s Public Works Department is looking for some part-time people to help with some maintenance projects as well as cutting grass and trimming weeds. Anyone interested can call the Weissport Municipal Office at 610-377-5606 or email weissportborough4@gmail.com.

The Weissport Event Committee is planning a farmers market and yard sale for Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon.

They are looking for produce and other vendors.

Contact Jenn at 484-866-1884 for information and to reserve a spot.