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Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a salute to a veteran, followed by proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a special recognition honoring a community leader. The commissioners approved a series of financial payments, including general fund expenditures and electronic transfers. Additionally, the board approved the submission of a grant request to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to support the County Probation and Parole Service for adults.
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The commission discussed and addressed several key agenda items, including the appointment of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, the formal adoption of Robert's Rules of Procedure, and the approval of polling station workers to serve outside their assigned constituencies for the upcoming general election. Additionally, the commission approved the temporary relocation of polling places 51 and 62 in Carbondale to the First Presbyterian Church due to ongoing accessibility concerns while a comprehensive plan for polling locations is being finalized.
Sep 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several key topics, including proclamations for Suicide Prevention Month, La Festa Italiana 50th Anniversary, and Workforce Development Month. Significant agenda items included the approval of an Election Integrity Grant, an intermediate punishment grant, and multi-model grants. The board entered into a cooperation agreement with Blakely Borough and approved various contracts for the Homeless Assistance Program and the Human Services Development Fund. Discussions also involved the approval of a LERTA property in Scranton, the appointment of new members to the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Stadium Authority, and Performing Arts Authority, and the approval of panic button upgrades for magistrate courts. Public input sessions featured extensive discussion regarding data center protections, property tax reassessment concerns, and tax-exempt property status.
Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lackawanna County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the approval of county payables and electronic fund transfers. The commissioners approved a household hazardous waste service agreement and authorized financing via the Redevelopment Authority for a YMCA project in Scranton. Additionally, they moved to acquire land via a deed in lieu of condemnation to facilitate a road improvement project for a new Wawa. The board also renewed professional service and provider agreements for the Office of Youth and Family Services, covering foster care, residential services, and group homes. Finally, the board awarded the contract for the phase two roof replacement project at the county prison.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
