PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular April monthly meeting of Pittston City Council originally scheduled for Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania has been rescheduled to Monday April 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers.  Questions pertaining to the rescheduled meeting should be directed to the City Administrator’s Office 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday at (570) 654-0513.

Joseph Moskovitz
Pittston City Administrator

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular March meeting of Pittston City Council originally scheduled for Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania has been rescheduled to Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers.  Questions pertaining to the rescheduled meeting should be directed to the City Administrator’s Office 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday at (570) 654-0513.

Joseph Moskovitz
Pittston City Administrator

Cares Act Funding

CITY OF PITTSTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CARES ACT FUNDING
MODIFICATION  

Notice is hereby given that the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston will hold a public hearing on December 22, 2022 at 4pm in Pittston City Hall, Council Chambers.

If you require special accommodations, please notify Joseph Chacke, Director of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston, at least 72 hours in advance at 570-654-4601 or jchacke@pittstonrda.com  or  TDD users 7-1-1 PA Telecommunications Relay Center.

The hearing for the CARES Act Community Development Block Grant (CV-CDBG) Program will provide an opportunity to citizens to comment on the proposed modification to the CDBG CV activities. The Coronavirus Aid, relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), provides additional CDBG funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.  The City is proposing to use approximately $6,596.89 left from an activity which came in underbudget (Lincoln Heights Ventilation) to put towards a new activity, the provision of an air filtration system at the City of Pittston Housing Authority foyer at Infantino Towers with other funds contributed from the Housing Authority of the City of Pittston.

Written comments on the proposed modification of the use of CDBG-CV funds will be accepted by the Pittston Redevelopment Authority until 4 p.m. January 17, 2023 and may be addressed to: the Redevelopment Authority at the above address or email jchacke@pittstonrda.com  City Council will consider approval of the application at the regular Council meeting on January 18, 2023.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and give oral testimony at the public hearing or present written comments or to send written comments to the Pittston Redevelopment Authority, Attention Joseph Chacke at 35 Broad St. Pittston PA or jchacke@pittstonrda.com.

By order of the
City of Pittston
Michael Lombardo
Mayor

Civil Service Examinations

Please review the link for the Exam_Ad_July 01, 2022

Download the Exam Packets:

Entry-Level Police Officer in the Bureau of Police
Entry-Level Firefighter in the Bureau of Fire


CITY OF PITTSTON
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
&
FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER

The Civil Service Commission for the City of Pittston is now accepting applications to take the civil service examination for entry level Police Officer and entry level Firefighter/Engineer.  Applications may be obtained at the office of the City Administrator at:

City of Pittston
35 Broad Street
Pittston PA 18640

Or online at www.cityofpittston.org

Applications and required documentation along with a non-refundable testing fee of $50.00 check or money order made payable to the City of Pittston, must be submitted by mail or in person to the Office of the City Administrator during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM except Holidays.

Submission deadline is Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 4:00PM

Minimum Eligibility requirements:

  1. Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of application
  2. Applicants must be United States Citizens.
  3. Each applicant shall possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution.
  4. Applicants for the position of Police Officer must have successfully completed Act 120 training and be able to be certified by M.P.O.E.T.C.
  5. Applicants for Firefighter/Engineer must be EMT and Firefighter I Certified.
  6. Applicants must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
  7. Successful applicant must maintain a residence not more than 10 miles from the City’s boundary by the date they begin work.
  8. Applicants must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job being applied for, with or without reasonable accommodation

The City of Pittston is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Neighborhood Action Team (NAT) 2022

The City’s Neighborhood Action Team (NAT) will be conducting neighborhood inspections throughout the summer. Our first sweep will occur this Friday in the area of Church Street. The NAT is one component of the City’s Neighborhood Housing Initiative and represent the elected officials commitment to revitalize the neighborhoods. The NAT is a team represented by every City Department which includes Code Enforcement, Police, Fire, Community Development, and the Street Department. Each department has their own focus during the sweep. Code Enforcement will be inspecting properties for any property maintenance issues or obvious code deficiencies. The Police Department will focus inspecting vehicles and any suspicious activity. The Fire Department will be inspecting hydrants and looking for any concerns for fire related issues. The Office of Community Development will proudly provide information on the sweep and how to seek funding from their office for home repairs. The Street Department completes street sweeping, maintenance of City owned property or vacant/abandoned property and related activities.

 

No actual fines are given during these sweeps unless there is a serious, life threatening issue. Property owners receiving notices are required to contact Code Enforcement within 24 hours of a notice to develop a plan of action. They are given up to 24 hours to correct violations such as high grass and up to 30 days (or more) to address more substantial issues. The purpose of the sweeps are to improve the neighborhoods and quality of life of our residents, and to remind homeowners of their obligation to maintain their properties in a safe and code compliant manner. The City utilizes the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as published by the International Code Council for these standards. The International Code Council is dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. Most U.S. communities and many global markets choose the International Codes. More information about the IPMC may be found at https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/collections/I-Codes.

 

Homeowners that have code-deficient properties are encouraged to contact the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston at 570-654-4601 or visit www.pittstonrda.com. Income eligible residents may qualify for programs to help make required repairs to their home. Rules and regulations apply and funds are limited.

 

An abandoned vehicle is one that does not have a current inspection. Vehicle owners are given 7 days to obtain an inspection before further enforcement action occurs.