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Judicial Sale Set For July 31, 2020 At The Pavilion At Montage Mountain

The Lackawanna County Tax Claim Bureau will hold its Judicial Sale on Friday, July 31, 2020 at a new venue – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain Road, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton.

The gates will open at 9:30 a.m. with the sale slated to begin at 10:00 a.m. Directional signage will be posted to lead people into the venue.

The sale will follow its traditional procedures as if it was conducted in the Lackawanna County Courthouse Jury Room, acting Tax Claim Bureau Deputy Director Atty. Joe Joyce stated.

County officials inspected a number of potential locations that would be safe and within the social distancing guidelines surrounding the pandemic.

Atty. Joyce and Chief of Staff Brian Jeffers felt that it would be prudent and best to hold the sale in a spacious setting for everyone’s safety.

Bidders will have ample room to spread out and select a seat that is well within everyone’s comfort zone. Bidders will be able to select a spot that will be specifically marked/designated “social distancing safe.”

Only bidders will be allowed into the venue.

For further information on the sale and other matters, contact the Tax Claim Bureau at 570-963-6734.

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty-one Community Re-Invest Projects

Twenty-one projects, focusing on recreation, public safety, veterans posts, COVID-19 testing and facility upgrades, fire rescue education and general construction and upkeep, were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners through their Community Re-Invest Program totaling $104,186. The public-private partnership investment for 2020 is $443,611.

The Community Re-Invest Program was established in July of 2013. It represents the “last mile” funding to help bring the initiatives to fruition. The overall public-private investment since its inception is $8,635,538.

The Electric City Trolley Museum Reopens

The Electric City Trolley Museum Reopens

The Electric City Trolley Museum is reopening on Wednesday, July 8, from 10 AM to 4 PM daily.

The Museum will also operate the Trolley Excursions in a reduced capacity with social distancing in a safe, sanitized environment every Thursday through Sunday. Masks are required to enter the museum and for the trolley excursion.

The Trolley departure times are 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2 PM, and 3:15 PM. Reservations are welcome, but not necessary.

Assistance available for renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 economic slowdown

Assistance available for Renters and Homeowners affected by COVID-19 Economic Slowdown

Scranton, July 2, 2020: Lackawanna County has been approved to distribute $2.9 million for rent and mortgage relief to renters and homeowners who were affected by the economic slowdown due to COVID-19. With the moratorium on evictions set to expire on July
10, it is strongly recommended that those affected take advantage of this funding opportunity.

This allocation is part of $175 million in the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding Pennsylvania received to assist those who are struggling to pay rent or make mortgage payments because of the COVID-19.

Renters who qualify for the Rent Relief Program can receive assistance up to $750 in monthly rent payments for a maximum of six months between March 1 and November 30, 2020.

Homeowners who qualify for the Pandemic Mortgage Assistance Program can receive up to $1,000 a month for a maximum period of six months.

In order to qualify for the assistance, renters and homeowners must be able to show that they experienced at least a 30% reduction in annual income or unemployed since March 1 due to COVID-19. In addition, household income cannot exceed 100% of the Area Median Income in
Lackawanna County, adjusted for household size.

Median Income information, instructions, and applications and other information for CARES financial assistance for renters and homeowners are available now through a link on the Lackawanna County Website and on the red CARES banner on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s website. Application submissions can begin July 6. A dedicated email, [email protected] has been established to accept completed application packets.

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Judicial Sale Set For July 31, 2020 At The Pavilion At Montage Mountain

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty-one Community Re-Invest Projects

The Electric City Trolley Museum Reopens

Assistance available for renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 economic slowdown

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