The Conditional Use Hearing for Abington Heights on Thursday, February 27, 2025 is postponed until further notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Newton Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Conditional Use Hearing on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00PM at the Newton Township Municipal Building, 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a conditional use application of Abington Heights School District for “School, Public” use for the property located at 1555 Newton Ransom Blvd., (Newton Township) Clarks Summit 18411 with Parcel IDs #11001030001 and #110010300101 specifically for the expansion of the Abington Heights Middle School. The Property is located in the Rural Resources Zoning District. During the hearing, the Board of Supervisors will receive and consider evidence including testimony, comments, and recommendations relevant to the conditional use application as offered by interested individuals residing in the Township and other proper participants.

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1 – under consideration on January 6, 2025 at approximately 6:45PM.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING NO PARKING SIGNS AND PROHIBITTING PARKING ON NEWTON RANSOM BOULEVARD

            WHEREAS, pursuant to its authority pursuant to Section 2328 of the Second Class Township Code (53 P.S. Section 67328), and also 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section 3353, 6109, and 6122, in the interests of the Township and by exercise of its police powers, hereby authorizes the posting of no parking signs and prohibits parking along both sides SR-3001 (Newton Ransom Boulevard) by the Abington Heights Middle School.  

WHEREAS, in accordance with its authority as stated above, the Township has determined it appropriate and in the best interest of the Township to prohibit parking and to post no parking signs along the referenced section of SR-3001 (Newton Ransom Blvd.), including because parking along the referenced roadway has caused congestion and safety concerns.   

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED, and it is hereby enacted and ordained by the Newton Township Board of Supervisors, that:

            Section 1.      From the effective date of this Ordinance, parking shall be prohibited along both sides of SR 3001 (Newton Ransom Blvd.), along the property of Abington Heights Middle School;

            Section 2.      The Township shall erect and install appropriate no parking signs in accordance with applicable state regulations;

            Section 3:      Any person violating this Ordinance shall be guilty of a summary offense and subject to a fine up to $50.00 and other appropriate remedies as allowed by state law (including removal of the vehicle at the vehicle owner’s expense). 

            This Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days following adoption and enactment by the Board of Supervisors as reflected below.   
ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Newton Township Board of Supervisors on this 6th day of January, 2025.

Dear Residents:

The Township has received information regarding a tax break for township, county and school taxes. The forms and additional information is attached. A check in the amount of $35 must be included with the forms. You will then receive, via mail, a date and time for your appeal hearing. You will need pictures of the damage you have sustained due to the flood in September, 2023.

The township office will be closed Wednesday, April 10, 2024 and will reopen Monday, April 22, 2024. Emails and phone calls will be answered as soon as possible.

The county is holding an onsite program at Weston Fieldhouse April 10-13 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. If a resident is to apply for a loan but are denied, grants may be given out. This is something that residents should be looking into.

Governor Secures Loan Deadline Extension for NEPA Flood Survivors

Shapiro Administration Secures Deadline Extension for Northeast Pennsylvania Flood Survivors to Apply for Low-interest Loans

Thanks to the Shapiro Administration’s Action, September 2023 Flood Survivors Now Have Until April 24, 2024, to Apply for Low-interest Loans in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties 

Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration has secured an extension from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for survivors of the devastating flooding on September 9, 2023, to apply for financial assistance for physical damages. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) requested an extension to the March 25, 2024, deadline last week.

The new deadline to return physical damage disaster loan applications is Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The Friday, October 25, 2024, deadline to return economic injury disaster loan (EIDL) applications remains unchanged.

“We requested this deadline extension to give flood survivors in Northeastern PA additional time to apply for low-interest loans as they continue on a path to recovery,” said Governor Shapiro. “I stand committed to helping Pennsylvanians rebuild stronger than before, and access to low interest loans from the federal government can help homeowners and business owners get the support they need to recoup these unforeseen losses.”

The SBA’s Disaster Loan program provides low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, private non-profits, and businesses located in disaster declared counties who sustained damages from flooding. The SBA can provide up to $500,000 for homeowners to replace or repair their primary residences and up to $100,000 for homeowners and renters to replace or repair personal property. Businesses and most private non-profits may apply for up to $2 million to cover disaster losses not fully covered by insurance.

Additionally, small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations located in the declared disaster area that have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).

The SBA offers long-term repayment options to keep payments affordable, with terms up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay. View details about the SBA’s disaster declaration for the September 9, 2023, flooding here.

Applicants may immediately obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov and referencing Disaster Declaration #20166 and #20167. 

Alternatively, loan applications can be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster and completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Affected homeowners and renters are strongly encouraged to complete the SBA disaster loan application, as those who do not qualify for an SBA loan may later be eligible for other assistance.