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Newspapers only, or municipal websites for public notices? We’ll take the latter.

1 week ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

A few weeks ago at a Schuylkill County zoning hearing, a Mahanoy City resident lamented that he felt the community had not been properly notified about the matter before the board. As required by law, neighboring property owners received a letter in the mail, a flyer was posted near the property, and a public notice was published, twice, in a print newspaper.
Politicos tour Shenandoah police station, see ’emergency’ repairs, upgrades

1 week ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

SHENANDOAH – State legislators were in town Wednesday to see what the borough termed emergency repairs to the Shenandoah Police Station on West Washington Street. State Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Dane Watro (R-116) along with State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) joined members of Shenandoah Borough Council, Borough Manager Mike Cadau, and Police Chief George Carado for a tour of the station.
Borough approves up to $30k for ladder truck repair

1 week ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

SHENANDOAH – Shenandoah Borough Council voted Monday to foot the bill for a major repair to one of the Shenandoah Fire Department’s two aerial devices. Members of the fire department and its Rescue, Hook and Ladder company were on hand at Monday’s meeting to help explain the need. Borough Manager Mike Cadau said the cost would be up to $30,000. “It’s our ladder,” Cadau said of the importance of the expenditure.
Williams named West Mahanoy Twp. Police Chief

1 week ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS – West Mahanoy Township officially has a new top cop, replacing longtime Chief Marvin Livergood. Township supervisors approved hiring Matthew Williams as police chief retroactive to May 16 at a rate of $29.16/hr. Williams was previously a full-time police officer with Shenandoah Borough and has worked part-time in numerous other departments in northern Schuylkill County. He was also Officer-in-Charge in Mahanoy Township.
Valley municipalities mull ordinance amendments to solve maintenance issues at Little League fields

2 weeks ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

RINGTOWN – The Ringtown Little League may take over maintenance of their portion of the Ringtown Recreation Complex if proposed ordinance amendments are approved by the borough and Union Township. It was the subject of lengthy discussions at Monday’s Ringtown Borough Council meeting and Tuesday’s Union Township Supervisors meeting. Curt Marquardt, a representative of Ringtown Little League, spoke at the Union Township meeting.
Mahanoy City council approves hiring of full-time police officer

2 weeks ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

MAHANOY CITY – Borough Council here approved the hiring of a full-time police officer as one departs and another will soon. Hugh Clinton was hired at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council said he is replacing Rachael Lenar, who is leaving. Another is resigning at the end of this month, council said. The borough also approved advertising amendments to the borough’s parking ordinance. The specifics of the amendments have not yet been determined. Tags: Borough Council, Police
Union Township to seek bids for barn repairs

2 weeks ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

RINGTOWN – A barn at the Union Township municipal complex could soon have a new roof and siding as township supervisors moved to seek bids for the maintenance project. Township supervisors voted on the matter at Tuesday night’s meeting. The township has been discussing the possibility of the project for over a year. Jennifer Kowalonek, an engineer with Alfred Benesch and Co., outlined the bid process, noting they will be advertised by PennBid.
Landfill funds back in limbo, Union supervisors hear

2 weeks ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

RINGTOWN – Progress towards the release of the North Schuylkill Landfill Association’s funds has stalled, again. Union Township Supervisors discussed the current situation Tuesday night. In April, it seemed that an agreement had been reached and the distribution of the more than $3 Million in limbo was imminent, following an audit.
Emergency demolition begins on collapsing home, former bar

2 weeks ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

SHENANDOAH – A collapsing Shenandoah property is being brought down Wednesday as officials feared it would soon fall into the street. The old Matuza’s Bar at Coal and Chestnut Streets has been abandoned for years and the area around it had been cordoned off since April. Borough Manager Mike Cadau said the borough ordered an emergency demolition on the property, nothing that recent rains had exacerbated concerns.
Zoners approve proposed convenience store in Minersville

2 weeks ago | shensentinel.com | Kaylee Lindenmuth

POTTSVILLE – A long-vacant car lot could become a drive-thru convenience store soon, clearing an early hurdle Monday night. The Schuylkill County Zoning Hearing Board heard a request for a special exception in the third of three hearings at the courthouse Monday night. 19507 Realty, LLC, is seeking approval to construct an “auto service station” with a drive-thru at 610 Sunbury Street in Minersville. Represented by John Hampton, Gavinder Singh represented the company in testimony.