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	Township Meeting Highlights The following meeting minutes are now available online for anyone who was unable to attend these meetings. We have our prior meetings archived on the site. Work Session - 12/07/2011 Supervisors - 12/12/2011 Supervisors Reorg - 01/03/2012 Supervisors - 01/03/2012 Zoning Board - 01/09/2012


	Township Supervisor Sworn In Kevin Carr sworn in for Newton Township Supervisor by Judge Carmen Minora. Read more.

	2011 Annual Wage and Net Profits Tax Return Every Resident of Newton township who had taxable income during any part of the year must file a tax return with Newton township. Berkheimer is currently sending every resident a letter. Please make sure the information, name, address, township etc., is correct. If it is correct, you don't have to do anything. If there are errors, please send back the form to Berkheimer with the corrections. NEWTON TOWNSHIP EMPLOYERS: 2012 EIT Collections will now be done by Berkheimer. The LST ($52 per year) will still be collected by Newton Township.


	REFLECTIVE ADDRESS SIGNS The Newton Ransom Volunteer Fire Company is currently selling the green with white numbers address signs. These signs are very reflective and will be visible for emergency crews when dispatched to your home. The signs can be ordered and pick-up through the Newton Township Municipal Building, 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd. for a cost of $10. Please call 587-1520.

	GARBAGE COLLECTION Garbage collection is on Fridays. Collection is set up and cancelled through the Township, however, billing is done directly by J.P. Mascaro & Sons. Anyone wishing to speak with Mascaro - please call 1-800-243-7575


	OPEN RECORDS You can learn more about the Open Records Law Here. You can download a "Right to Know" request form right from our site: Microsoft Word Version - Requires Microsoft Word Adobe PDF Version - Requires Free Adobe PDF Viewer

	2011 Annual Wage and Net Profits Tax Return Every Resident of Newton township who had taxable income during any part of the year must file a tax return with Newton township. Berkheimer is currently sending every resident a letter. Please make sure the information, name, address, township etc., is correct. If it is correct, you don't have to do anything. If there are errors, please send back the form to Berkheimer with the corrections. NEWTON TOWNSHIP EMPLOYERS: 2012 EIT Collections will now be done by Berkheimer. The LST ($52 per year) will still be collected by Newton Township.


	NEWTON TOWNSHIP 2012 BUDGET HOLDS LINE ON TAXES Newton Township Supervisors have announced they are holding the line on property taxes once again this year. Copies of the proposed 2012 budget are available in the office for review during normal business hours. The supervisors plan on passing the budget at the next scheduled township meeting December 12, 2011 at 7:30PM.


	ATV DISTURBANCES Newton Township Board of Supervisors and Newton Township Police are aware of a growing concern about illegal activities of ATV riders within the Township. Chief Reese requests that any complaints be directed to his office (570)586-8111 or the Township office (570)587-1520. Should you reach a recording contact the Lackawanna County Communications Center at (570)342-9111 and ask that Chief Reese call you back. DO NOT HAVE COMM. CENTER DISPATCH THE CHIEF. All calls remain confidential!!


	Meetings The Newton Township Board of Supervisors will reorganize on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 7PM with the General Meeting at 7:30PM. Newton Township Auditors will reorganize on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8PM. Newton Township Zoning Hearing Board will reorganize on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7PM. Newton Township Planning Commission will reorganize on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:30PM directly followed by a regular meeting.

	Newton Recreation Center Capital Repair Project 2011 Newton Township Board of Supervisors have contracted with Commonwealth Energy for roof replacement and heating replacement at the Newton Recreation Center. The project coordinator, Commonwealth Energy, will oversee the work. The boiler will be replaced with zoned heating - LP Gas and the roof will be replaced and have a twenty (20) year warranty. All this work will save the Center at least $1900 a month.

	Gas well Drilling and Your Private Water Supply . Google: Penn State Water Testing go to Agricultural Water Testing refer to Water Fact # 28 “ Gas well Drilling and Your Private Water Supply” March 27, 2011 at 7:30PM. Water should be tested and benchmarked some of the agent to be found looked for are; Acetic Acid Acetic Anhydride Ammonium Chloride Crystaline Silica, Quartz Hydrolic Acid Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distallate Methanol Proporgyl Alcohol Tributyltetradecyclphosphonium Chloride All are MSDS hazardous Go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/marcellus to take a survey on your water.