The township is governed by a Board of Supervisors consisting of three members, all elected for six year terms, one term expiring every two years on December 31.

Some of their responsibilities include making appropriations, adopting a budget, levying taxes, and adopting resolutions to make rules and regulations.

The Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, Route 715, Brodheadsville.

Members

Residents of Chestnuthill Township are required to pay a 1% earned income tax, which is assessed on all wages, salaries, commissions, and profits. Any resident who is self-employed or whose employer does not withhold the 1% earned income tax must file quarterly an estimated declaration and make payments. Everyone must file a final return with the Earned Income Tax Office on or before April 15 of the following year. A final return is required even though all taxes may have been withheld from wages.

The Township has an ordinance regulating the subdivision of land, adjustment of lot lines and development of lots for all purposes. Plans for all are subject to review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Supervisors. Pennsylvania State Law mandates these reviews, and all approved plans are required to be recorded with the Monroe County Recorder of Deeds. A copy of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance may be reviewed and/or purchased at the Township Municipal building.

The Zoning Hearing Board is responsible for: An appeal of a decision by the Zoning Officer; A challenge to the Validity of the Ordinance or Map; A Variance; A Special Exception; and other matters as set forth in the State Municipalities Planning Code.

The Zoning Hearing Board meets as needed, as scheduled on a Monday Evening at 7:00 PM.

The Township's Road Department has been in existence for over 40 years. The road department is responsible for snow removal, road signage, road maintenance, mowing and keeping the 150 miles of Township roadways free of obstructions. The Road Department responds to constituent calls, as well as emergency situations due to weather. The township's traffic engineer is Reilly Associates. They are responsible for reviewing subdivision plans, as well as traffic counts and other related matters.

Lehigh Valley Inspection Services

Inspectors

John Brezan, Sr
P: 570-619-6454, Ext. 221
F: 610-395-2231

John Brezan, Jr
P: 610-395-3827, Ext. 222
P(2): 610-395-3827
F: 610-395-2231

Board Members

Karen Hayes
William Rinehart
Frank Longenbach

Todd Weitzmann - Solicitor

This department handles property taxes.

Business Hours:

Tuesday 10:00AM to 4:00PM, or by Appointment

Remit Payment to:

June O'Neil
P.O. Box 743
Effort Pa. 18330

* All Real Estate Tax checks should be payable to "June O'Neil, Tax Collector"

Contact

P: 570-620-2592
F: 570-620-1919

Constable - Grace Marks
Deputy Constable - William J. Marks

570-992-1072