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Agricultural use changes could be coming to township

Reported on Monday, March 29, 2010

Published on Times News Online (http://www.tnonline.com)

By TERRY AHNER CLOAKING

Agricultural use changes could be in store for a Lower Towamensing Township zoning ordinance.

The township's board of superiors will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. April 13, at which time they'll consider amendments to their zoning ordinance.

Township plans crackdown on delinquent garbage bills

Reported on Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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By TERRY AHNER CLOAKING

Lower Towamensing Township plans to crack down on residents who are delinquent on their garbage bills.

On a 2-0 vote Tuesday, the township's board of supervisors agreed that residents who owe $500 or more on their garbage rates will be sent to the district magistrate.

Supervisors Chairman Ron Walbert and Supervisors Jesse Mendez voted in favor of the action. Supervisor Glen Hahn was absent.

Township road foreman appointed

Reported on Thursday, February 11, 2010

Published on Times News Online (http://www.tnonline.com)

By TERRY AHNER CLOAKING

Lower Towamensing Township has appointed a township road foreman.

The township's board of supervisors unanimously agreed on Tuesday to employ Lee Costenbader to the part-time position.

In the absence of the road master, the road foreman will be responsible to call out the road crew at his discretion.