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May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Tamaqua Borough Council Regular Council Meeting
The agenda includes several administrative and operational topics. The Borough Manager will provide updates on a Fair Housing Resolution, a host agreement for Bells Across Pennsylvania, and utility billing. Public safety items involve a motion to send officers to a Field Training Officer course. The parking committee will review a handicapped parking space application. The finance committee plans to hire a part-time maintenance worker. Additionally, the police and community building committee will address change orders for the Tamaqua Police Station and Community Center Project.
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The council addressed several items, including communications regarding the transition of Advanced Life Support services, the appointment of a Civil Service Commission member, and approvals for various community event permits and street closures. Significant actions included the adoption of an ordinance to issue General Obligation Notes for capital projects, approval of an artwork agreement for Liberty Tree Park, and the official decertification of the East End Fire Company for safety and liability concerns. Additionally, the council handled personnel appointments and hiring, authorized specific infrastructure repairs and changes to parking regulations, and passed a resolution regarding a curative amendment to the zoning ordinance for regional planning purposes.
Mar 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Tamaqua Borough Council Regular Council Meeting
The council discussed various administrative and community matters, including the resignation of a Civil Service Commission member and requests from the Rabbit Run Fish and Game Commission, East End Fire Company, and the Library Board. Updates were provided on the new pool construction project, police station development, and bridge reconstruction plans. Public safety initiatives were addressed, such as specialized training for police personnel, the hiring of a part-time officer, and the decision to suspend and remove the East End Fire Company from recognized firefighting duties due to poor call response. Additionally, the council approved handicapped parking and signage requests, and addressed financial items including the payment of bills and borough official reports.
Mar 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Tamaqua Borough Council Regular Council Meeting
The council accepted a resignation from the Board of Health and appointed two new members to the Civil Service Commission. Requests for local parades and street closures for a food truck fundraiser were approved, while a request for a fire truck parade was referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for further review. The Borough Manager provided updates on ongoing capital projects including pool construction, sewer plant upgrades, and police station development, as well as plans for fire and property code updates. The council also approved a Green Light-Go Program grant application, adopted a fee schedule resolution, issued certificates of appropriateness for signage, and approved change orders for the police station and community center project. Additionally, the council addressed parking and property maintenance concerns raised by the public and held an executive session to discuss personnel matters and settle litigation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
