Penn Forest Township

01/25/2026

01/24/2026

*Notice*

The PFT transfer station will be closed tomorrow, 1/25, due to the impending weather.

01/24/2026

As this storm approaches, please take precautions and be prepared for hazardous conditions and possible power outages. Avoid unnecessary travel if conditions deteriorate and check on neighbors who may need assistance.

Many developments will have their own warming centers. Please contact your individual community or HOA with any questions regarding those locations.

We will share additional information here as needed during the storm. If you experience an emergency, call 911 immediately. Stay safe.

01/12/2026

Good afternoon, the updated draft is located at the link below. You will see that it has a cumulative 10 additional pages, and the changes are highlighted for easy recognition. I encourage everyone to do their best to review them if you plan on attending the meeting this evening, so we are all on the same page.

https://pennforesttownship.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DRAFT-Proposed-Zoning-Ordinance-Amendments-01-12-26-1.pdf

01/09/2026

The potential (draft) overlay district map for data centers in Penn Forest Township is now available for public review.
Please keep in mind, this is not a final draft and is subject to change.

01/03/2026

Public Notice for the second scheduled meeting to discuss the draft ordinance amendments. This was sent to the paper yesterday, it should be in the Times News today, or tomorrow.

12/26/2025

A draft of the amendments to the data center ordinance has been posted on our website. It is located under the notice for the special meeting on December 29th.

Thanks

11/12/2025

Garbage Permit Invoices are in the Mail!

If you are mailing in your check, your card will be mailed back 1st class mail unless you check one of the boxes on the invoice that request our other services.

Invoices were mailed October 31st and are due by December 31st. Payments made after the 31st of December incur a $25 late fee.

Please be in touch with the office if you haven't received an invoice or you need a copy of it.

Holly Rivera
Treasurer
570-325-2768

11/10/2025

Penn Forest Township is accepting letters of interest for an upcoming vacancy on the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission assists the Board of Supervisors by reviewing subdivision and land development plans and by providing recommendations on planning and zoning ordinance updates.

Letters of interest must be submitted to the Township Secretary no later than December 22nd, 2025.

Please submit letters to the municipal office if in writing or [email protected] if by email.

For questions about the role or responsibilities, please contact the township offices during regular business hours.

08/02/2025

Good afternoon everyone. We would like to inform you that the contractor that is replacing the road pipes on Old Stage Rd will be starting the work on Monday 8-4-25. You might experience some delays or short detours but you will be able to get through. The work is expected to last two weeks. Please slow down, use caution and look out for our work crews. Thank you for understanding and have a good day.

07/17/2025

Free event tonight at Penn Forest Fire Company #1!!!! Come out and learn all about safety and basic first aid!