Freeland, PA

10/14/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧
Front St. from Centre St. to Ridge St. will be closed for roadwork on Friday, 10/16. Please plan another route. Thank you for your patience as we continue our infrastructure improvements across the borough!

10/08/2026

Freeland Borough has received three state grants over the past several days, totaling $330,000 for our downtown, our park and how we get around town:

🏗️ $200,000 Local Share Account grant for Centre Street. Improvements to the 300 block will include new sidewalks, curbing, ADA-accessible ramps, lighting and enhanced crosswalks.
https://freelandpa.gov/another-lsa-award-for-freeland-borough/

🌳 $100,000 DCNR grant for Freeland Borough Park. This Community Conservation Partnerships Program award will help develop our borough park.
https://freelandpa.gov/dcnr-grant-of-100000-awarded-to-freeland-borough/

🚶 $30,000 WalkWorks grant for an Active Transportation Plan. It funds a roadmap for safer, easier walking, biking and transit access across Freeland, with resident input along the way.
https://freelandpa.gov/freeland-awarded-30000-walkworks-grant-for-an-active-transportation-plan/

Thank you to Senator David G. Argall and PA State Rep. Jamie Walsh for their steady support of Freeland. Thank you also to Governor Josh Shapiro, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.

Each of these investments makes Freeland a safer, more welcoming place to live, work and visit. Follow the links above for details, and watch for ways to get involved.

07/23/2026

Freeland Borough extends its sincere thanks to State Senator David G. Argall and PA State Rep. Jamie Walsh for their assistance in securing a $281,444 Luzerne County Local Share Account (LSA) grant.

The funding, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority on May 20, 2026, will be used to replace the roof of the Freeland Borough Municipal Building. This critical project will protect and preserve the building for years to come.

We greatly appreciate Senator Argall and Representative Walsh for supporting Freeland Borough and helping bring this important investment to our community.

06/24/2026

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FREELAND MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

There is a water main break located at Centre and South Streets.
A water boil advisory will go into effect immediately until further notice for the following
customers.

Customers located in the 300, 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Centre Street, 400 & 500 Blocks
of Ridge Street, 700 & 800 Blocks of Luzerne Street, 400 & 500 Blocks of Washington Street,
700 & 800 Blocks of Main Street, and 600, 700, 800 and 900 Blocks of South Street are all
under a water boil advisory.

Do not drink the water without boiling it. Bring all water to boil, let it boil for 1 minute and let
it cool before using it or use bottled water.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing
dishes, and food preparation until further notice.

You can shower and do laundry.

You will be informed when the water boil advisory is lifted.

Thank you for your patience
Freeland Municipal Authority

Water Main Break @ Centre St. and South St. Home / Notices / IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FREELAND MUNICIPAL AUTHORITYThere is a water main break located at Centre and South Streets.A water boil advisory will go into effect immediately until further notice for the followingcustomers.Customers located....

06/08/2026

🚧 Paving Tomorrow — Alleys 🚧
All alleys that have been milled will be paved tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9), weather permitting.
Access to and through these alleys will be limited throughout the day. If you park in or use a milled alley, please move your vehicle out beforehand and plan for restricted access — including for garbage pickup, deliveries, and getting in and out.
Thanks for your patience as we finish the job. We'll update you if the schedule shifts due to weather.

06/08/2026

Interested in serving Freeland as Mayor?
The office of Mayor is currently vacant, and Borough Council is inviting residents who'd like to be considered for appointment to step forward.

There's no formal application — just send us a letter of interest letting Council know you'd like to serve and include your contact information. You're eligible if you're a registered voter who has lived in Freeland for at least one year.

Curious what the Mayor actually does? We've attached a plain-language guide to the office — it walks through the role, the responsibilities (the big one is oversight of the Police Department), and what's involved in serving.

How to be considered: Drop off or mail your letter of interest to the Freeland Borough Office at 526 Fern St., Freeland PA 18224. Letters are accepted on an ongoing basis until the seat is filled.

06/08/2026

An informative newsletter was placed in with the garbage bills that were recently sent out, but we wanted to make sure that everyone was made aware, not just the property owners. Please pay special attention to Recreational Fires and Fireworks. We hope everyone has a happy and safe summer!

05/31/2026

Today, Freeland Borough Code Enforcement, with assistance from the Freeland Police Department, conducted enforcement actions at a condemned property in our Downtown Business Overlay District to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our community.

This effort is part of a larger commitment to addressing unsafe, blighted, and non-compliant properties throughout the Borough. We know there are other properties that need attention, and we are asking for your help.

If you are a neighbor, tenant, business owner, or simply someone who notices potential code violations while out in town, please let us know. Common issues may include:

• Unsafe or deteriorating structures
• Excessive garbage or debris accumulation
• Unlicensed or uninspected rental properties
• Property maintenance violations
• Conditions that create health or safety concerns

For tenants, you have the right to live in a safe and properly maintained residence. If your landlord is not maintaining the property to required standards or if you believe a rental property is being occupied without the required inspections or approvals, we encourage you to contact the Borough. Your concerns will be reviewed and investigated.

Community involvement is one of the most effective tools we have to improve neighborhoods and protect property values. If you have information about a potential violation, please submit a complaint using our online form:

https://freelandpa.gov/documents/citizen-complaint-form-online/

Together, we can continue making Freeland a safer, cleaner, and stronger community for everyone.

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Hoy, el Departamento de Cumplimiento de Códigos de Freeland Borough, con la asistencia del Departamento de Policía de Freeland, llevó a cabo acciones de cumplimiento en una propiedad condenada dentro de nuestro Distrito Comercial del Centro para proteger la salud, la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad.

Este esfuerzo forma parte de un compromiso más amplio para abordar propiedades inseguras, deterioradas y que no cumplen con las normas en todo el municipio. Sabemos que existen otras propiedades que requieren atención y estamos solicitando la ayuda de la comunidad.

Si usted es vecino, inquilino, propietario de un negocio o simplemente observa posibles violaciones de códigos mientras está en la ciudad, por favor infórmenos. Algunos ejemplos incluyen:

• Estructuras inseguras o deterioradas
• Acumulación excesiva de basura o escombros
• Propiedades de alquiler sin licencia o sin las inspecciones requeridas
• Violaciones de mantenimiento de propiedades
• Condiciones que representen riesgos para la salud o la seguridad

Para los inquilinos, usted tiene derecho a vivir en una vivienda segura y adecuadamente mantenida. Si su propietario no está manteniendo la propiedad de acuerdo con los estándares requeridos, o si cree que una propiedad de alquiler está siendo ocupada sin las inspecciones o aprobaciones necesarias, le recomendamos que se comunique con el municipio. Sus inquietudes serán revisadas e investigadas.

La participación de la comunidad es una de las herramientas más efectivas que tenemos para mejorar nuestros vecindarios y proteger el valor de las propiedades. Si tiene información sobre una posible violación, envíe una queja utilizando nuestro formulario en línea:

https://freelandpa.gov/documents/citizen-complaint-form-online/

Juntos podemos seguir haciendo de Freeland una comunidad más segura, limpia y fuerte para todos.

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05/21/2026

Freeland Borough is proud to announce that we have been awarded a Luzerne County LSA grant in the amount of $281,444 for the replacement of the roof on the Freeland Borough Municipal Building!

This important investment will not only protect and preserve our municipal building for years to come, but it also paves the way for a future solar panel installation as part of our long-term plan to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs for taxpayers.

We appreciate the support from Representative Jamie Walsh, Senator David G. Argall and everyone involved in helping secure this funding for our community.
PA State Rep. Jamie Walsh Senator David G. Argall

05/14/2026

The 2026 Storm Water and Paving work has begin! The areas in blue(paving) and green(stormwater infrastructure & paving) are being worked on currently and red is proposed for this year but not confirmed yet. If you live on these streets, keep an eye out for signage and communication from the contractor and/or the borough. The best way to stay informed is to sign up for SMS (text message) or Email notifications on the borough website at freelandpa.gov.

More information to come as the projects move along. The initial work is focused on the area around the public park on Front St. in preparation for the Memorial Day celebrations.