Above: The Square at Market and Lancaster streets in Jonestown. (LebTown file photo by Will Trostel)
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.6 sq mi
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Jonestown Borough will ask for more grant funding for costlier leaf vac
With the $64,800 recycling grant the borough received, the new leaf vacuum will either cost $8,000 or $22,000 depending on which one the council decides on. President Tom Keefer said he will see if additional grant money is possible or if he an negotiate the price of the leaf vac down.
Property taxes will remain consistent in Jonestown Borough for 2025
From the first reading to the second, expected gross profit increased by about $30,000 and expected expenditures decreased about $3,000.
Jonestown Borough Council uses ARPA funding for crosswalk lights, excavating
There will be four sets of crosswalk lights at the square, one set at King and Market Street, and one set at Broad and Market Street.
Jonestown Borough Council to consider new bids for playground project
The Jonestown Borough Council heard the new set of bids for the playground improvement project at the George H. Kaufman Community Park Tuesday. They opted to consider the bids and make a decision next month.
Jonestown borough plans 2024 budget, no tax increase, upcoming meeting dates
At Wednesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council unanimously agreed to advertise the realty tax resolution for 2024.
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