Covington Township is looking for residents to form a local appeals board to hear appeals of code officials’ decisions and interpretations. This board will meet on an as-needed basis and will be required to make fair and competent decisions, have good communication skills, and the ability to analyze evidence. Experience in property maintenance or construction a plus. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to secretary@covingtontwp.org
Due to an error on the agenda of the Board of Supervisors monthly meeting held on November 6, 2025, a revised agenda can be found under the Meeting Documents, 2025 Meeting Agendas tab
The municipal office will be closing at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The office will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The board of supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30pm to consider adopting Ordinance #2025-04, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance # 2023-01 (Large-Scale Solar Electric Facility Ordinance). The hearing will be held at the Municipal office, 20 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, PA 18444. The draft of Ordinance #2025-04 can be found below:
The municipal office will have reduced hours on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The office will be open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, and will re-open for normal business hours on Thursday, October 30, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds office has been making residents aware of a new scam targeting properties. Below you will find information on how you can prevent your property from being affected by property fraud. For additional information, please call the County Recorder of Deeds office at 570-963-6775.
Below you will find a calendar of events for the North Pocono Public Library for the month of October. The library is a free service available to all residents. For additional information, visit their website at https://lclshome.org/libraries/north-pocono-public-library/ or visit the library at 1315 Church Street, Moscow, PA 18444.
Due to the resignation of the Zoning Hearing Board secretary, there is currently a vacancy for this position. The zoning hearing board meets on an as needed basis. Any questions can be addressed to the township secretary by calling 570-842-8336 ext. 1 or emailing secretary@covingtontwp.org. Letters of interest should be submitted to the township office, 20 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, PA 18444 or by emailing the secretary at secretary@covingtontwp.org.
The North Pocono Council of Governments will hold their quarterly meeting, October 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Moscow Borough Building, 123 Van Brunt Street, Moscow, PA 18444. The agenda for this meeting can be found below: