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Montour Township

Fall 2019

Good Things Are Happening...

The Montour Township Supervisors will be hosting the 3rd Annual Community Night on Monday, October 14 from 5:00pm – 7:30 pm. The event will be held at the empty lot on Perry Avenue next to the bridge. This is a great opportunity to meet your elected officials, police officers, and fire firefighters. There will be fun for all ages – games, face painting, a coloring contest, hot dogs and refreshments, and door prizes. The event is free and open to all residents of the township.

Looking for a HOWLING good time? Last year’s Trunk or Treat event was such a success that we have decided to make it an annual event. Trunk or Treat will be held on Thursday October 31 from 6pm – 7:30pm at the empty lot on Perry Avenue next to the bridge. This is a safe alternative to Trick or Treating. There will be games, refreshments, and plenty of fun for all ages. We are looking for residents to participate by setting up a Trunk for the event and passing out treats. If you are interested in participating, please contact the township office at 570-784-4222 by Monday, October 21.

ZONING PERMITS… A Zoning Permit is required by many municipalities to determine if the placement of any proposed structure is correct with respect to the appropriateness of the zone and with respect to the setbacks from roads and property lines. There are many Ordinances in place which influence the outcome of each situation. By law, this process can take up to 90 days from the date your completed application is received. The complete document of zoning permit procedures and applications can be found on our website.

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Election Day Reminder…

REMINDER…

· Burning Days are Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays from sunrise to sunset

· Remember to burn at a safe distance from all structures

· Never leave a fire unattended

The full ordinance can be found on our website

To Report a Controlled Burn, please call Columbia County Communications at

570-784-6303

Burning Ordinance …

With the November Elections fast approaching, we would like to remind everyone that the polling place in Montour Township has changed to The Bloomsburg Christian Church located at 107 Deussen Drive. Please come out on November 5, 2019 to vote!

Montour Township Police Department

Halloween Safety

Before You Eat, Inspect Your Treats…

When Trick or Treating, never go alone

Make sure you wait until you get home and an adult has time to check your treats before you eat.

Make sure you check your treats in a well-lit area.

Don’t eat anything that is not in its original, sealed wrapper.

If you see any specious activity, please call 911 to make a report

Montour Township Fire Department

October is Fire Prevention Month

Home fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety. A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes.

Home escape planning should include:

• Drawing a map of each level of the home that shows all doors and windows;

• Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out;

• Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people with disabilities wake up and get out;

• Teaching children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them;

• Establishing a meeting place outside and away from the home where everyone can meet after exiting; and

• Having properly installed and maintained smoke alarms.

Home fire escape practice should include:

• Pushing the smoke alarm button to start the drill;

• Practicing what to do in case there is smoke: Get low and go. Get out fast.

• Practicing using different ways out and closing doors behind you as you leave;

• Never going back for people, pets, or things;

• Going to your outdoor meeting place; and

• Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from a cellphone or a neighbor’s phone.

Don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detector and test it regularly! You should have a working smoke detector on every level of your home!

Support The Township…

· The Montour Township Fire Department will be holding a Cash Bingo on October 13, 2019. The Bingo will be held at the Bloomsburg Fire Department at 911 Market Street in Bloomsburg. Doors open at 2:00 pm. 20 Games for $20.00 with $100 in payouts. There will also be 4 special games for $1.00 each with $125.00 in payouts. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Purchase your ticket ahead of time and get a free special game. Call 570-441-3307 to purchase tickets.

· 2019 Gun Raffle benefiting the Montour Township Fire Department. Only 300 tickets being sold. Tickets are $20 each. The drawing will be held on 11/7/2019 at 7:00pm Live on Facebook. Guns to be picked up at Maple Ridge - Winner is responsible for all fees & background checks. Must be 18 years old to purchase tickets. Call 570-441-3307 to purchase tickets

· REMINDER… The Supervisor’s Meeting is held on the 2nd Thursday of every month and begins promptly at 7:30 pm. Anyone who plans on attending a meeting and wishes to speak must sign in prior to the meeting..

Have you started preparing for Winter?

Here are some tips to help you get ready for the cold months ahead:

· Check your home’s heating and air conditioning system

· Paint, caulk and seal exterior wood

· Seal your masonry and hard surfaces

· Check your drainage

· Clean your gutters

· Clean your chimney and make sure you have plenty of firewood

· Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

· Shut down the pool and the sprinkler system and drain outside faucets

· Make sure your attic doesn’t become a critter hotel

· Cover your patio furniture

· Dig out your snow blower

· Practice safety when clearing snow to prevent injuries