Category: General

Ash pickup change for week of Dec 19th-23rd

Due to the Christmas Holiday, ashes will be picked up on Wednesday, December 21st instead of Thursday this week.  Please have your ashes curbside on Tuesday night.  Thank you.

Wreaths Across America Day: December 17, 2022

Wreaths Across America 2022 National Wreaths Across America Day is scheduled for Noon @ Sky View Memorial Park at 108 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Please consider sponsoring a wreath to be placed on a Veteran’s grave at Sky View Memorial Park.  The cost to sponsor one wreath is $15,  $30 for […]

In search of 2 acres donation for a dog park

Rush Township is looking for a donation of 2 acres of land to be used as a dog park.  Please contact the administrative office with information @ 570-668-2938.  Thank you.

Roadside overgrowth maintenance for clear line of sight

For the safety of everyone IN and travelling THROUGH Rush Township, street visibility is vital, and our roads need to be clear of overhanging and overgrown trees and bushes.  As a property owner and/or property tenant, you need to be conscious about managing vegetation on your property to ensure it does not block visibility of […]

Drug Take-back day Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Safely dispose of unused or unwanted medications at the Rush Township municipal building on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10:00-2:00

Leaf & Branch pickup Fall 2022

Please have all leaves bagged and branches bundled and placed curbside by November 7th.  Leaves will not be picked up if they are not bagged.  Thank you.

Trick-or-Treat Night: Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 pm

Rush Township Trick-or-Treat night will be Saturday, October 29th from 5:00-8:00 pm.  Children and adults should wear reflective gear.

November’s Board of Supervisors’ Meeting changed to November 21st @7:00 pm

November’s Board meeting has changed from Thursday, Nov 17th to Monday, Nov 21st @7:00 pm.

Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 12:00-3:00 pm

Trunk or Treat 2022

No ash pickup on September 1, 2022

There will be no ash pickup on Thursday, September 1, 2022.  Pickup will resume on Thursday, September 8th. Please make sure all ashes are in ASH CANS.  Thank you.

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