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In observance of President’s Day, the municipal office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. The office will re-open for normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Hearing Board of Covington Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania at 6:45 p.m. on February 10, 2026 at the Covington Township Building, 20 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, PA  18444 for the purpose of receiving evidence and hearing testimony concerning the Application for an Appeal of Zoning Officer’s Decision and in the alternative a Variance for the use of a “Bus Terminal” by the Applicant H.E. Rohrer, LLC d/b/a Rohrer Bus Services on the real property owned by the Descipio Irrevocable Trust  and Anthony J. Descipio, Sr., located at 1200 Drinker Turnpike  (Covington Township) Covington, PA 18444 with Tax Parcel No. 1980-402-001001. At issue are the requests for relief under the Covington Township Zoning Ordinance sections 404.4 titled “R-2-High Density Residential District”, Article III-Definitions “Bus Terminal”, “Vehicles”, “Vehicle and Equipment Sales Operation”, “Vehicle or Equipment Repair Operations”, 507.6-“Changes of Nonconforming Uses”, 507.7 “Extension of Nonconforming Uses” and 608.3-“Variances”. The property is located in a R-2-High Density Residential District of the Covington Township Zoning Ordinance. If you have any objection to said requests for relief, you should be present at said time and place as stated above to make your objection known to the Zoning Hearing Board or be represented by an attorney at that hearing.

1. Position Summary

Covington Township, Lackawanna County, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as Township Treasurer. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the receipt, custody, and investment of all municipal funds. The Treasurer ensures the Township remains in compliance with state statutes (such as the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code) while maintaining accurate financial records.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Fund Management: Receive and promptly deposit all money due to the Township in designated depositories.
• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Maintain distinct and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements, ensuring funds are segregated as required by law.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly treasurer’s reports for the Board of Supervisors, including account balances, investments, and budget comparisons.
• Accounts Payable/Payroll: Process all invoices, prepare checks for board approval, and manage Township employee benefit records.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare all financial records for the annual audit and complete mandatory state financial forms.
• Budgeting: Assist the Township Manager and Board in developing the annual budget and making financial projections.

3. Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in municipal accounting, bookkeeping, or public finance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in municipal financial software (QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Statutory Requirements: Must be able to be bonded for the highest amount of funds available at any time.
• Soft Skills: Strong integrity, meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work independently and communicate financial data clearly to public officials and residents.

4. Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
• Part-time work with the ability to become full-time

5. How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three professional references to secretary@covingtontwp.org or via mail to Covington Township, 20 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, PA 18444

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

The board of auditors will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Municipal office, 20 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, PA 18444. The agenda for this meeting can be found under the meeting documents, meeting agendas tab.

The municipal office will have reduced office hours for the Christmas holiday. The office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve) and will remain closed through Friday, December 26, 2025. The municipal office will be open on Monday, December 29th for normal office hours, but will be closed on Tuesday, December 30th through, Friday, January 2, 2026. The office will re-open for normal business hours on Monday, January 5, 2026. The Board of Supervisors wishes everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄🎅 & a Happy New Year

The Covington Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 5:00 pm at the Municipal Office, 20 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, PA 18444 to approve the purchase of a new police vehicle, to set the tax rate for the 2026 year, and any other business which may come before the board. The agenda for this meeting can be found under the meeting documents, 2025 meeting agendas tab.

The Covington Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026at 6:30 pm in the municipal office, 20 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, PA 18444 to address the application received from Amazon.com Services, LLC to request a change in zoning district for property located at 298 First Avenue, Covington Township, PA. The application requests zoning map amendment to return portion of property to M-1 district consistent with balance of property and existing/previously approved development. All interested parties are invited to attend. The application is available at the township office for review. A vote on the ordinance may take place at the conclusion of the hearing.

The North Pocono Regional Planning Association Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Moscow Borough Building, 123 VanBrunt Street, Moscow, PA 18444 at 7:00pm. The public is invited to attend. The agenda for this meeting can be found below:

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Municipal Office, 20 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, PA 18444 to consider the conditional use application for Shawn Theodore (Rohrer Bus) for a property located at 1200 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Township, PA 18444. The applicant seeks to request a variance to allow the conditional use of the parcel as a School Bus Depot. All interested parties are invited to attend.