Toys for Tots donations accepted until December 8th

Posted on December 5, 2023 by The Dunmorean

The Lackawanna County Commissioners join with the Marines to promote the 2023 Toys for Tots program, which annually supports the less fortunate children in our community at Christmas. Established in 1991, the Toys for Tots Foundation was created by the Marine Corps to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas. The last day to donate a new unwrapped toy will be Friday, December 8.

Shown from left: SSGT. Salvatore Dely, Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, LCPL Matthew Harvey, SGT. Jason Dombrosky, Toys For Tots Coordinator; David Eisele, Toys For Tots volunteer; Commissioner Chris Chermak, Timothy Booth, Lackawanna County’s Director of Veterans Affairs.

Lackawanna Co. Single Tax Office in new location

Posted on December 5, 2023 by The Dunmorean

The Lackawanna County Commissioners have announced that the Single Tax Office is being moved to an easily accessible location on the first floor of the Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services building on 315 Franklin Ave., Scranton.

The Commissioners felt strongly that the Government Center did not serve the public very well. They have rectified the situation with the move to the Department of Health & Human Services building. The new site will offer residents plenty of free parking and options for paying their Lackawanna County, Scranton City and Scranton School District taxes.

Taxpayers can walk into the office to make payments at the in-office cashier bays. In addition, the drive-through window from the former Penn Federal Credit Union will be operational as well.

According to Single Tax Collector Cathy Wechsler, the move was scheduled to happen over a two-week period from Monday, Nov. 20, through Monday, Dec. 4.

Throughout the move, residents also have the option of paying their taxes using the drop box in the vestibule of the Government Center or online at https://scrantontaxoffice.org/make-a-payment/ .

Commissioners recognize “Pollinator Week”

Posted on July 4, 2023 by The Dunmorean

The Lackawanna County Commissioners recognized the importance of conservation stewardship by issuing a proclamation for Pollinator Week – June 19 – 25.

Pollinator species are vital partners for the food supply, water, timber, wildlife and more. Birds and insects play a significant role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The County, through its Conservation District and Environmental Sustainability Office, manage habitats and land development at its parks and community-at-large.

Shown from left: Traci Harte, the County’s deputy Chief of Staff; Commissioners Jerry Notarianni and Debi Domenick, Jerry Stiles, the County’s Conservation District Director; Katie Gray, Watershed Specialist at the Conservation District; Nicole Shapiro, the County’s Environmental Sustainability Director; and Commissioner Chris Chermak.