Forty Fort Borough

Toby’s Creek Mine Subsidence Update

April 17, 2024

As most everyone is aware there was a mine subsidence in Toby’s creek behind the Luzerne Lumber building. Forty Fort Borough officials have been in regular contact with DEP and County EMA since early Sunday to stay informed on the situation.

As of this morning, the only issues that we have seen in Forty Fort are on Tripp Street near the Little League Field. The mine water is flowing from an old air vent and collecting in the open field. There is a second location nearby where there is some water coming from the ground. Representatives from the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) have tested the water in Forty Fort to confirm it is mine water. Please consider the water hazardous and please keep pets away from the water. We will continue to monitor the situation on Tripp Street and keep everyone informed of any significant changes.

While our current issues are limited to Tripp Street, there is no way to know the extent of the effects this incident had on the stability of the underground mines. We would ask that if you observe any new ground water or possible subsidence, please report it to the Borough immediately or call 911.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

Please use this link for information on Mine Subsidence Insurance: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/MSI/Pages/default.aspx

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Tax Collector Notice – April 16, 2024

February 8, 2024

THOMAS ALEXANDER

FORTY FORT BOROUGH -TAX COLLECTOR

P.O. BOX 124, LUZERNE, PA 18709-0124

(570) 287-1978

Thomas Alexander, tax collector of Forty Fort Borough, announces the discount period for the 2024 County/Municipal real estate taxes will end on April 15, 2024. The face amounts will be due from April 16, 2024, through June 15, 2024. For all bills paid after June 15, 2024, through December 31, 2024, penalty amounts will be collected. In person collection is available at the office located in the Forty Fort borough building. Office hours are every Wednesday from 11:30 to 2:00PM with the exception of May 15, 2024, and June 5, 2024, when there will be no in person collection. Other hours will be announced as needed. Please bring a copy of your entire bill with you if you are paying in-person at the borough building. Payments may be mailed to PO Box 124, Luzerne, Pa. 18709. Anyone needing a receipt must include the whole bill in its entirety along with a stamped self-addressed envelope, otherwise a receipt will not be sent. If a property owner has not received their bill, please contact the collector for a duplicate. The phone number is 570-287-1978. Any questions or concerns stop by the office or call the collector.

Thank you,
Thomas Alexander
Tax Collector

PLEASE NOTE:

PAYMENTS MAY BE DROPPED

IN THE “TAX COLLECTOR” MAILBOX LOCATED IN THE CENTER HALL LOCKERS OF THE BOROUGH BUILDING

NO CASH

Tax Collector Notice