Hughestown Borough

06/19/2026

🌻💛 It’s that time of year again! 💛🌻

June is Rae of Sunshine Month in Hughestown, and we’re asking everyone to help Color Hughestown Yellow in memory of Raeann Rose Merlino.

Let’s fill our porches, yards, windows, businesses, and streets with yellow ribbons, flowers, bows, balloons, signs, and decorations. Every splash of yellow is a reminder of the love, kindness, and sunshine Rae brought to so many lives.

💛 Show your support. 🌻 Share your decorations. 💛 Encourage your neighbors to join in. 🌻 Help us make Hughestown shine bright all month long.

Together, let’s make Hughestown yellow again and celebrate the beautiful legacy of our Rae of Sunshine.

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06/15/2026

🚨🚨🚨Announcement🚨🚨🚨
Hughestown Borough would like to Congratulate Tyler Jenkins, Adelio Merlino, and Chris Yacovelli for their achievements and also thank them for their dedicated service to our community! Thank you and great work!

This afternoon, members from Station 143 traveled to PNC Field in Moosic to attend the Geisinger Emergency Medical Services Provider of the Year Awards held during the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton RailRiders game.

This year, our department was honored to have three members nominated for acts of heroism and outstanding service.

In December, while operating at a working structure fire, Sergeant Adelio Merlino and Foreman Chris Yacovelli removed a victim from the basement of the burning residence. After bringing the victim to safety, they immediately initiated resuscitation efforts. Adelio continued to assist the responding Advanced Life Support crew with lifesaving measures.

Lieutenant Tyler Jenkins was recognized for his role in our department's response to the February Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City fire and mass casualty incident. Alongside his partner, Sergeant Adelio Merlino, Tyler responded with our ambulance, assisted during the early stages of the incident, and played a key role in the rapid and safe transport of a critically ill patient experiencing an active STEMI to Geisinger Community Medical Center.

We are proud to announce that Adelio Merlino and Chris Yacovelli were selected as the recipients of the Heroism Award.

We are extremely proud of all three nominees for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving others. Their actions reflect the highest standards of emergency medical services and bring great honor to our department and community.

Please join us in congratulating Adelio, Chris, and Tyler on this well-deserved recognition.

Pictured from L to R:
Darlene Murawski, Lieutenent Tyler Jenkins, Sergeant Adelio Merlino, Foreman Chris Yacovelli, David Schoenwetter DO, Jack Lasky, Department Chief Jamie Merlino

06/05/2026

🚨🚓🚒 BLUE, RED & YOU FEST 2026 🚑🚁🎉

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of family fun, community connections, and public safety education at the Blue, Red & You Fest!

📅 Saturday, July 11th
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Hughestown Borough, 42 Center Street, Hughestown, PA
🎟️ FREE Admission – Bring the Whole Family!

Come meet the men and women who serve our community every day from Police, Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management.

🔥 Event Highlights Include:
🚁 Appearance and landing of a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter (weather and operational commitments permitting)
🚒 Emergency services apparatus Touch-A-Truck
🚛 Construction and public works vehicles for kids and adults to explore
🏠 Interactive Fire Safety Smokehouse demonstrations
🎈 Bounce house and family-friendly activities
🍔 FREE food and refreshments
👮 Meet your local first responders
🚑 Learn about emergency preparedness and public safety
🎨 Games, activities, and fun for all ages

This event is designed to bring our community together, strengthen relationships with local first responders in a fun and engaging environment.

❤️💙 Whether you're interested in public safety, looking for a great family outing, or just want to spend an afternoon with neighbors and friends, there's something for everyone at Blue, Red & You Fest!

Stronger Together. Safer Together.

Please like, share, and invite your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/05/2026

Hughestown Borough would like to Congratulate all graduates of the Class of 2026🎓🎓

06/03/2026

FYI...

06/02/2026

Hughestown Borough Manager Joey Jones recently participated in "YES" day at the Pittston Area Middle School hosted by Junior Achievement of NEPA and the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce! The day consisted of spending time with students, explaining the impact that our Borough has on the surrounding area, the role that our employees and municipal partners have on the community, and teaching students many different skills that help lead to their success! Hughestown Borough is always proud to be able to make such a great impact on our students and our community!!!

06/02/2026

🎗🎗Please Share!!!🎗🎗

05/21/2026

🚨🚨Hughestown Residents🚨🚨

Please take notice of the pick-up schedule for the week on Memorial Day 2026:

Monday, May 25: No pick ups

Tuesday, May 26: Trash and Mixed Paper will be collected

Wednesday, May 27: Yardwaste and Ashes will be collected

Additionally, the business office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25🇺🇲🇺🇲

05/20/2026

05/13/2026

Hughestown Borough would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Paid Firefighter Floyd Young on his appointment as Fire Chief of the Kingston / Forty Fort Fire Department.

Floyd has demonstrated outstanding dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the fire service throughout his career, and we are proud to see him take on this important leadership role. His experience, work ethic, and passion for serving the community will undoubtedly make a positive impact in Kingston Borough.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Young and wishing him continued success and safety in his new position.

The Municipality of Kingston is pleased to announce that Mayor Jeffrey R. Coslett has appointed Deputy Fire Chief Floyd Young to the position of Fire Chief of the Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department.

Chief Young brings more than three decades of experience, leadership, and dedication to the department and the community it serves. Hired on May 15, 1992, Chief Young has played an instrumental role in the continued growth and evolution of the organization throughout his career.

In 2000, he became the department’s first “Paramedic Coordinator” during the startup of Medic 13, a position now known as Paramedic Captain. He was later promoted to Assistant Chief in 2017 and Deputy Chief in 2022, continuing a long-standing commitment to public service, leadership, and the advancement of fire and EMS operations within the department.

Chief Young’s experience, professionalism, and dedication to the members of the department and the residents of Kingston make him well prepared to lead the organization into its next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Floyd Young on his appointment as Fire Chief. We wish him continued success as he assumes this important leadership role in service to our community.