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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania August 15, 2019 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Schuylkill County,…

ZONING/CODE/HEALTH OFFICER

Borough of Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co., pop. 7,100, is accepting applications for a full-time Zoning/Code/Health Officer for enforcement of UCC codes, planning, zoning, health & other ordinances.  UCC certifications & prior experience required.  Salary negotiable based on experience.  Contact:…

Penn State Extension - Master Gardeners of Schuylkill County will be hosting an information event on Thursday, June 6th. at the Tamaqua Community Arts Centerfrom 6 until 8 p.m. about the Spotted Lanternfly, a major threat to agriculture. This event will be FREE to attend. Make plans to attend this informational and important educational seminar!

TAMAQUA POOL PASSES

Applications for season passes for the H. D. Buehler Memorial Pool are available at the following locations:  Tamaqua Municipal Building, Tamaqua Public Library, Tamaqua Post Office, Fegley's Mini-Mart and Our Family Mini-Mart.

Application forms, including…

If your business in located in the designated CRIZ Zone, an annual report needs to be done for the prior year by June 15th. to avoid a $1000 fine regardless if you utilize the CRIZ program or not.  To file, either you or your tax preparer can log on to: https://www.etides.state.pa.us/ (Click on “NIZ/CRIZ Report” on the menu on the left.)

The Sidewalk Loan Program is now available.  See our home page for the link for details and requirements to apply.  Program can end without notice.