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DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP
WAYNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
60 CONKLIN HILL ROAD, DAMASCUS, PA 18415
Office Tel. 570-224-4410
After Hours Tel. 570-493-0142

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REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK SUNDAY MORNING

FIRE HAZARD UPDATES - OFFSITE LINK

WHERE TO VOTE IN DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP

WHERE TO GET MAIL-IN BALLOTS - WAYNE COUNTY BUREAU OF ELECTIONS

THIS IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH - PUT NEW BATTERIES IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS - HAVE YOUR CHIMNEYS CLEANED - SERVICE YOUR HEATING EQUIPMENT

DELAWARE RIVER INCREASED FLOOD POTENTIAL UPDATE (RIVER REPORTER NEWS ARTICLE)

DELAWARE RIVER LEVELS AT CALLICOON (NOAA)

PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON SR 1004 RIVER ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (WAYNE PIKE NEWS)

SOLAR ENERGY AMENDMENT ENACTED - CLICK FOR PDF DOWNLOAD
REMEMBER THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE - THIS IS NOT THE ENTIRE SOLAR REGULATION

HISTORICAL SOCIETY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DAMASCUS MANOR COMMUNITY CENTER FACEBOOK PAGE (off-site link)
 

INFO FOR DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, PO BOX 63, DAMASCUS, PA 18415

WHAT IF THE AMBULANCE DOESN'T COME? USA TODAY ARTICLE (offsite link)

NEW TOWNSHIP E-MAIL

OPINION: GREEN ENERGY IS NEITHER GREEN NOR ENERGY (Off-site opinion article)

CONSIDERING A FEDERAL BAN ON GAS STOVES - OPINION

NO ROAD OR DRIVEWAY CAN BE NAMED EITHER WITH A ROAD SIGN OR BY ADDING IT TO ON-LINE MAPPING, SUCH AS GOOGLE MAPS, WITHOUT FIRST GETTING APPROVAL FROM THE TOWNSHIP AND REGISTERING THE NAME WITH 9-1-1. ANY ATTEMPT TO NAME A ROAD WITHOUT THE PROPER PROCEDEURES IS A CRIME AND MAY RESULT IN DELAYED RESPONSE BY EMERGENCY SERVICES. VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED.

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY?

ARE ELECTRIC VEHICLES SAFE? NOT REALLY ...

CLICK FOR SCHOOL CALENDAR

OPINION: FIRE AND EMS ARE IN JEOPARDY

CITIZENS RECOGNISED FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
TRAVEL ADVISORY - DAMASCUS-COCHECTON BRIDGE
CELEBRATE AMERICA
 
MEETING AGENDA
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
9-1-1 ADDRESS
MEETING MINUTES
HELP!!!    NO, REALLY - THIS IS SERIOUS
INVASIVE SPECIES SNAKEHEAD FISH
(River Reporter News Article)
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR FLOODING OR SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS?
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION (pdf)
SPOTTED LANTERNFLY INVASIVE SPECIES
STORM DAMAGE? HERE ARE SOME TIPS (off-site pdf)
APPROVED MEETING MINUTES MAY BE ACQUIRED OR VIEWED BY
SUBMITTING A RIGHT TO KNOW REQUEST (OFF-SITE PDF)
WAYNE COUNTY EMA FACEBOOK PAGE - SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS
USA TODAY NEWS: FLOOD INSURANCE RATES TO RISE SIGNIFICANTLY
 
 
 
MILANVILLE BRIDGE NEWS (TRI-COUNTY INDEPENDENT NEWS ARTICLE)
INVASIVE SPECIES SNAKEHEAD FISH
CAUGHT IN THE DELAWARE RIVER
(River Reporter News Article)
 


 
 

 

NEWS ITEMS
LOCAL EVENTS and SCHEDULED MEETINGS
 


 
TOWNSHIPS TODAY NEWS - FIREFIGHTER CRISIS
 
WAYNE COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE


WAYNE COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING WEBSITE

MILE-A-MINUTE WEED INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES
PLEASE NOTIFY THE TOWNSHIP IF YOU IDENTIFY THIS PLANT

FOR SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOOD ALERTS AND WARNINGS -- PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO LOCAL RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS.

ARE YOU READY FOR EXTREME WEATHER?

CLICK TO SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS FROM WAYNE COUNTY - YOU MUST SIGN UP TO RECEIVE ALERTS

 
RECYCLING: PLEASE CLEAN AND SORT RECYCLABLES
 
 
 
NEW LIST OF EVENTS COMING SOON 
CONGRATULATIONS BOB DEXTER!
WWII VETERAN RECEIVES HIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

PARK COMMISSION - 4TH THURSDAY AT 7:00 PM
AT THE DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
HELP IMPROVE OUR PARKS - PLAYGROUND - NATURE TRAILS - BALL FIELDS, ETC.
YOUR IDEAS AND SUPPORT ARE NEEDED!

PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANY FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE NOW AVAILABLE - CLICK

CLICK FOR PRIVATE FLOOD INSURANCE NEWS RELEASE

FLOOD SAFETY AWARENESS
CLICK FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

DAMASCUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

COMMUNITY CENTER REGULAR MEETINGS - 3rd TUESDAY AT 7:00 PM

PARK COMMISSION MEETING - 4th THURSDAY AT 7:00 PM

RECYCLING - 2nd SATURDAY AT 9:00 AM TO NOON

 
STATE ROADS IN BAD CONDITION?
Call 1-800-FIX-ROAD

9-1-1 SPECIAL NEEDS PROJECT FORM
Download this form to register your special
needs with 9-1-1 in case of emergencies
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:OO AM TO 3:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO NOON
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Welcome to Damascus Township

Thank you for visiting our Township!
Damascus Township is a zoned community located in Wayne County, in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania. There are 29 miles of shoreline along the National Scenic and Recreational Delaware River. Contained in this website is a wealth of information about the township, its rich history, the businesses, the facilities and services available, the township officials, and the regulations, presented for easy access by the township residents and the general public.

Damascus Township is about a two hour drive from the New York City area. This is a unique community that offers an attractive rural setting within a few minutes of business, shopping and cultural areas. There are a number of small businesses in Damascus Township ready to serve your needs. As our community grows, there is more than adequate space and there are ample opportunities for business growth, as well. Our Planning Commission helps to maintain orderly development in our Township to preserve the heritage, safety, and beauty of our community.

Communities within our Township include Damascus, West Damascus, Abrahamsville, Fallsdale, Hilltown, Duck Harbor, Tyler Hill, Milanville, Galilee, Lookout, Skinners Falls, Rock Run, Atco, Boyds Mill, Calkins, Conklin Hill, and Girdland. Neighboring communities are Callicoon, Cochecton and Narrowsburg in New York State. Our Township, located between New York State's Catskills and the Poconos in Pennsylvania, near the Wayne County Seat, Honesdale, offers an abundance of wildlife, managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, hunting and fishing, managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and friendly neighbors. You are invited to browse through our website to learn All About Damascus Township!     More...



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is because they were never asked.
CONSIDER YOURSELF ASKED!
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWNSHIP MEETINGS

SUPERVISORS MEETINGS are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Damascus Township Municipal Building, 60 Conklin Hill Road, Damascus, PA. Please contact the Township Secretary in writing at least 5 working days prior to the meeting to be placed on the agenda.


PLANNING COMMISSION The Damascus Township Planning Commission holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Damascus Township Municipal Building. Work meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM as needed at the Damascus Township Municipal Building, 60 Conklin Hill Road, Damascus, PA. Plans must be received at the Township Municipal Building at least 13 days prior to the regular meeting for discussion at the meeting. Click HERE for more information about the Planning Commission. Contact the Township Secretary to submit plans to the Planning Commission.


ZONING HEARING BOARD - First Tuesday of each month as needed at 7:00 p.m. at the Damascus Township Municipal Building, Conklin Hill Road, Damascus, PA. Hearing requests for appeals and variances must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the hearing date. Contact the Zoning Officer for application details. Click HERE for information about the Zoning Hearing Board.



PARK COMMISSION - 4th Thursday - 7:00 PM at the Damascus Township Municipal Building, Conklin Hill Road as needed. Help improve our parks - Playground - Nature Trails - Etc. Your ideas and support are needed!



WAYNE COUNTY RECYCLING, DAMASCUS - Damascus Township Municipal Building from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Second Saturday of every month. Call for details (570) 224-4410. For more information on recycling, you may visit the Wayne County Recycling website by clicking here.



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