Welcome to Eldred Township, Monroe County!

A planned and zoned community.  Permits required.  Mandatory Recycling and Waste Removal Program.  Stop by to pick up your recycling barrel.

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2014

SUPERVISORS: FIRST WEDNESDAY EA MONTH AT 7:30 P.M.

THE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 19, 2014 AT 7:30 P.M. DUE TO INCLAMENT WEATHER.

PLANNING COMMISSION: THIRD THURSDAY EA MONTH AT 7:30 P.M.

MOVING IN/OUT PERMITS REQUIRED

SEE ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIP INFO ON THE DIRECTORY PAGE! 

Zoning Ordinance and SALDO

A new zoning ordinance and SALDO are proposed for Eldred Township.

Complementary ordinances are also being considered in Ross, Chestnuthill and Jackson Townships. Upon approval by the Boards of Supervisors of each of these townships, the proposed ordinances would establish certain regional uses, each of which is specifically assigned to one or more of those four townships. Each township to which a regional use is assigned must provide for that use in its zoning ordinance; those to which a particular regional use is not assigned will not have it. The regional uses and the townships to which they are assigned are set out in Section 400.4 of the zoning ordinance.

The proposed Eldred ordinances are available for review during regular business hours at the Township Building, or by viewing the attachment provided below.

Eldred’s Planning Commission will be completing its review of Eldred’s two proposed new ordinances at its public meeting at the township building at 7:30pm on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Public comment is welcome. There will also be a joint hearing for the purpose of taking public comment on the ordinances proposed for each of the participating townships at the West End Firehouse on Route 715 at 7:00pm on Thursday, March 27, 2014. The Supervisors of each township will vote on the ordinances following the hearing.

Eldred SALDO 03-14.pdf

Eldred SALDO changes list

Eldred zoning 03-14 updated 02-20-14.pdf

Eldred zoning changes list

STATE POLICE BULLETIN

A disturbing new “game” that is sweeping the nation has reportedly caused deaths in Missouri, New York, and New Jersey. Perpetrators have dubbed the brutal practice as the “knockout game” in which young people prey upon unsuspecting adults and try to randomly knock out strangers with one punch called the ‘one hitter quitter’. If the victim is not knocked out after the initial hit, the participants continue to assault them until they are unconscious or they escape. The trend has gained popularity through social media with accomplices going online boasting about their recent assaults. In many instances, the attacks have been caught on camera and are later posted online.

Cities such as New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Chicago, Hoboken, and Washington D.C. have had knockout attacks which have led to several injuries and deaths.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

• While walking on streets, sidewalks or other public places, avoid wearing earphones or ear buds, talking on your phone, or playing with your phone, all of which divert your attention from your surroundings.

• Avoid large groups of teens or young adults and if encountered, attempt to walk away or move to the other side of the street. If you believe you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

• Immediately report all criminal activity and suspicious behavior to your local police department for investigation.

Community Awareness Bulletin

Christmas Tree Recycling is being offered to our residence in Eldred.

The tree must be clean of all decorations.

Drop off location is at the chip pile which is located behind the Township Building.

If you’re unable to drop off between the business hours of 9am – 3pm, please leave the tree on the side of the gates, so that the entrance is not blocked.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDE (Click on the title)

Covered Device Recycling Act of 2010; Mandatory recycling of electronic equipment.  (click to read rules) 

A new Monroe County Page.  A very important read for taxpayers.      http://www.westendsupporter.com/news/

A new McCord report regarding unfunded PA pensions           http://www.patreasury.gov/assets/McCord-Report-02-01-13-web.pdf           

Check this website out for great historical information!  http://www.monroehistorical.org/articles/files/090111_paradiseeldred.html  Don't forget Eldred Township's Historical Meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 pm, at the Municipal Building. 

  Click on links below to access lots of important information:

http://www.thewasteauthority.com/  Visit this website for the complete information on trash collection, recycling information and Earth Day events!  A newsletter about the Fair and deer removal!  Click HERE to check it out.

  http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/ community/dep_home/5968  The link to the Department of Environmental Protection! 

For important flood information: floodsmart.gov

 Come back and visit us often.

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