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Dallas Township Newsletter - Vol. 2, No. 1 |
Be sure to check out the latest news in Dallas Township!
www.dallastownship.com/files/dalt_news_0313_FINAL.pdf
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Maintenance at Chapin Dehydration Facility |
PVR Partners announced that it will be conducting maintenance work at the Chapin Dehydration Station on Rt 309 in Monroe Township, near the Beaumont Inn, Wednesday, 3/13/13, for about 2 or more hours, and that a loud noise is expected.
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December 2012 Newsletter! |
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Attention Dallas Township Voters |
Dallas Township Polling Places:
District 1 voters should continue to report to the Kunkle Fire Hall.
District 2 voters should continue to report to the Township (rear) garage.
District 3 (former Township conference room) should report to the Fellowship Evangelical Free Church on Hildebrandt Rd.
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10/2/2012
Residents should note the following:
The PAVING SCHEDULE for Troutbrook Road, Kingswood Drive, Westminister Drive, Glendalough Road and Midland Drive have been completed. The Road Department will resume swale and berm restoration the week of October 15, weather permitting.
Also, RESIDENTS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM PUTTING LEAVES INTO STORMWATER RUNOFF AREAS AND ROADWAYS. Please do not rake leaves into the roadways and drains. Leaves should remain in the lawn area before the berm of the roadway.
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Dallas Township’s Comprehensive Plan
Dallas Township is currently involved with the formulation of a Comprehensive Plan – a written document identifying the goals, objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, standards, and strategies for the growth and development of the community.
To facilitate this process, a committee was formed to address issues pertaining to topics and issues of importance to the future of Dallas Township. Committee members are: Dallas Township Supervisor Liz Martin (Recording Secretary), Dallas Township Planning Commission Chairman Jack Dodson (Chairman), Planning Commissioners Bob Besecker and Dan Jones, and Dallas Township Engineer Representative Tom Doughton. The process will be facilitated by Planning Consultant Jack Varaly.
Goals & Objectives:
www.dallastownship.com/files/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN_GOALS_OBJECTIVES.pdf
What is your VISION for the future of Dallas Township?
The Dallas Township Comprehensive Plan Committee will present a series of public Visioning sessions to seek input from residents.
Ad Hoc committees have been formed to address the following topics: Land use/Zoning, Housing, Oil & Gas, and Open Space.
VISIONING sessions will take place on the last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. as needed.
2010 Census Data:
A significant portion of the Census Data that will be included into the Comprehensive Plan will be based upon estimates
from the American Community Survey, which is an on-going activity of the Census Bureau.
www.dallastownship.com/files/Census Data American Community Survey.pdf
www.dallastownship.com/files/Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics.pdf
www.dallastownship.com/files/SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.pdf
www.dallastownship.com/files/SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS.pdf
Dallas Township Map (with street identification):
www.dallastownship.com/files/DALLAS TWP MAP.pdf
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Officer Phil Program at Dallas Elementary School |
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On Friday morning, September 21, the ‘Officer Phil’ program was presented at Dallas Elementary School. The child safety program utilizes puppets, music and magic to entice interaction with children to deliver safety instruction.
The program, which locally is cooperatively sponsored by the Dallas Township and Borough Police Departments, operates in 21 states. In Dallas, the visits are completely paid for by donations from local businesses that provide a safety booklet made especially for Dallas youth in their age group.
Dallas Township Police Sergeant Douglas Higgins represented local law enforcement at Friday’s program.
“Judging by their laughter the children obviously enjoyed the program, but I do feel that they also got the message,” Higgins said.
The program is presented in both Dallas and Wycallis Elementary Schools.
(Photo to come.) |
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Download Our September, 2012 Newsletter |
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Will Pipeline Mud Spills Affect Township Wetlands? |
 Beginning on May 1, 2012, a series of pipeline drilling mud spills occurred in wetlands at two sites in Dallas Township - Kunkle and Upper Demunds Road. Southeast Directional Drilling, a sub-contractor for PVR NEPA (former Chief Gathering, LLC), was responsible for the substantial leaching of a Bentonite clay solution. Representatives from the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Southeast and Chief/PVR attended the Dallas Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 15th to answer residents' questions.
Supervisor Liz Martin requested that PVR NEPA pay for water testing in the wetlands areas as well as the five or more artesian wells located near the Kunkle site. The request was denied, via a letter from PVR NEPA local counsel Atty. Jeff Malak. At the Township's June Work Session on Tuesday, June 5, the announcement was shared with those in attendance as well as a list of prospective water testing personnel: George Turner (570)836-1055; and Altest Environmental (570)239-7086.
Affected residents should also alert the Township office, at (570)674-2007; or email Supervisor Liz Martin, at
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 Over 6,500 animals entered the doors of the SPCA this past year from the 76 municipalities throughout Luzerne County and beyond. As a non-profit organization, the SPCA provides essential services, including housing, feeding, and medical care for animals; getting them ready for adoption (including spaying or neutering); ensuring licenses are obtained and other valuable services - all of which cost money.
The SPCA takes its job seriously and goes well beyond the basic care of these animals. From Dallas Township alone, 83 animals were received by the SPCA in 2011, 60 of which were strays (45 cats and 15 dogs); and 43 of the 60 were euthanized (30 were cats). Township residents should be responsible for their pets, including strays that have adopted your household. Feral cats multiply exponentially each year. If you are feeding and caring for them, please consider having them spayed or neutered. |
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