Notices
Penn Forest is inviting you to a Zoom meeting
Topic : Planning Commission
Time: May 24, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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***ATTENTION PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS***
The burn ban has been lifted. Please check your developments for any other restrictions.
Electronic Recycling Dates for Penn Forest Township Transfer Station 2021 are July 17th & November 20th
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021 a LATE FEE of $25.00 will be applied to all garbage accounts.
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 11, 2019 Recycling has resumed at the Transfer Station
LOST-AND-FOUND If you lost something, come in and check with the township office we may have found it!
Penn Forest Township Municipal Office will follow CDC precautionary measures until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Notice: Please avoid flushing disinfecting wipes, paper towels and disinfecting and antibacterial sanitizers. These products may cause backups in the building sewer or significantly impact septic tank health.
Meeting Schedule
Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors – 1st Monday of each month 7:00 pm (Except if 1st Monday is a Legal Holiday then meeting will be held on Tuesday).
Zoning Hearing Board – 1st Thursday of each month 7:00 pm; scheduled as needed.
Parks & Recreation Committee – 3rd Thursday of each month 6:00 pm; via Zoom due to COVID-19.
Planning Commission – 4th Monday of each month 6:00 pm; via Zoom due to COVID-19.
Emergency Services
Penn Forest Township residents have access to 9-1-1 emergency services. Dial 911 in an emergency, but only in an emergency. If you need assistance but do not have an emergency, call:
Fern Ridge State Police 570-646-2271 (non-emergency number)
Lehighton State Police 610-377-4270 (non-emergency number)
Lehighton Ambulance-Penn Forest location 570-325-8184
If you live in a development, contact your development managenent or Property Owner’s Association for the property security procedures in case of an emergency.
BEFORE burning Call the Communication Center 570-325-9111
The PA turnpike exchange construction is completed and available to EZ Pass tag holders ONLY.