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Duboistown, Pennsylvania

Duboistown   Pennsylvania average (US Census ACS)
Population1,404
Per-capita income$34,693
Median home value$187,700
Typical home value $213,445 -1.7% yr/yr · +23.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

Reuniones recientes

Wed May 13, 2026

DuBoistown Borough General Council

El Concejo considerará la moción de boletas de Calidad de Vida y presupuestos de techado

El Concejo General del Municipio de DuBoistown llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 13 de mayo de 2026. Los temas incluyen una moción para adoptar una política de boletas de Calidad de Vida con comentarios públicos, y la discusión de presupuestos adicionales para el proyecto de techado. El concejo también aprobará las actas anteriores y recibirá informes de la policía, bomberos, alcantarillado y el procurador.

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AGENDА GENERAL MEETING May 13, 2026 6 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: President Rogers INVOCATION: VP RankinenPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Rogers ROLL CALL: VP Rankinen ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Rogers + Please silence all cellular devices, refrain from texting. + If you have not signed in, please make sure that you do so. +All Council meetings are recorded for the purpose of preparing the official minutes. Motion to approve Work session Meeting minutes 3/25/26: President Rogers 1 st 2nd VotePUBLIC COMMENT #1 Residents may comment on any of the items listed on this agenda. State your name and address for the record. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. This portion of the meeting is not intended for questions, debate, or discussion. REPORTS: Police Fire Sewer- LCWSA monthly report is available at the back of the room. Property Maintenance & Building Code Solicitor- Marc Drier Quality of Life ticket motion needed to adopt, allow for public comment and discussion.President: Harry RogersMayor: Dick KnechtOffice: Dori RankinenOld Business: Any other quotes for the roofing project?New Business: PUBLIC COMMENT # 2- This time is for residents to express a concern, or comment on any Borough business topic.ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next meeting to be held May 27, 2026 at 5 pm This will be the annual presentation by LCWSA on the MS4 project.Motion to adjourn: 1st 2nd VoteEXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING
Wed Mar 25, 2026

DuBoistown Borough General Council

Council will vote on hiring a part‑time Assistant Treasurer

The borough council will consider a motion to approve the hiring of Jennifer Shaffer as a part‑time Assistant Treasurer. They will also discuss possible replacement of IT and security updates, receive updates on the CivicPlus website construction and a new Facebook page, and hear highway and sewer updates from Paul McKinley.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved consolidating shredding to one box with twice‑yearly pickups

The council unanimously approved the March 11, 2026 minutes. It decided to consolidate the borough shredder to a single small box with scheduled pickups twice a year, charging $40 for any unscheduled service. The council also unanimously approved hiring Jennifer Shaffer as a new employee and scheduled a meeting with Compu‑Gen to review IT services. A new sewer lateral on Euclid Avenue is slated to begin in mid‑April.

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AGENDA WORK SESSION MARCH 25, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION- DORI RANKINEN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- HARRY ROGERS ROLL CALL- MOTION TO ACCEPT PREVIOUS MEETING ’S MINUTES ANNOUNCEMEN T S: P L EASE SIGN IN IF YOU ALREADY HAVEN ’T SILENCE ALL CELLPHONES AND REFRAIN FROM TEXTING PUBLIC COMMENT#1: State your name and address, keep comments to 3 minutes PERSONEL & BUILDING OPERATIONS - Motion to approve new hire Jennifer Shaffer as part time Assistant Treasurer. Discussion on possible replacement of IT and security update. Update on website construction by CivicPlus -Shawn Millard. Update on new Facebook page- HIGHWAY UPDATE-Paul McKinley ADA, road work bids, SEWER-Paul McKinley PUBLIC COMMENT #2- ANNOUNCEMNT- Next meeting April 8, 2026 6:00 PM
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WORK SESSION MINUTES MARCH 25, 2026 5 pm 2651 Euclid Ave. Call to order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: present- Harry Rogers, Dori Rankinen, Shawn Millard, Paul McKinley, Dick Knecht, Richard Gordan, Christee Thomas absent- Patrick Melloy Approval of March 11, 2026 minutes 1 st Paul McKinley 2 nd Richard Gordon Unanimous vote Kate Weaver presented information about the shredder. Decision was made to consolidate to one small box , pick up twice a year. Any nonscheduled pick up is an additional $40. 2025 agreement with Armstrong Twp. has been paid the next yearly tax payment is set up for next Spring. Kate has created a list of bank accounts, processes for the new Assistant Treasurer. Public Comment #1- No comments Personnel- Motion made to approve Jennifer Shaffer as new hire. 1 st - Dori Rankinen 2 nd -Richard Gordon Unanimous vote. Discussion of possibly changing IT services. Meeting will be set up with Compu-Gen before the next meeting to do an on site visit to review our services and maintenance. We are also taking quotes from CSR and Leading Electronics. Information will be passed on at the next work session. Update on the progress of the website, Shawn Millard informed everyone that he is reviewing information on training. Update on the Facebook page , Shawn and Dori will attempt to create a new FB pg. this weekend. Highways- Paul McKinley reviewed the quotes on resurfacing various roads in the borough. Edgewood $ 15,700 Cochran intersection to end [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026

DuBoistown Borough General Council

Council to vote on whiteboard purchase, tax committee delegate, and QuickBooks user

The DuBoistown Borough General Council will consider three motions: approving the purchase of a white board that appears in the 2026 budget, selecting a delegate to serve on the Tax Collection Committee, and adding an additional user to the QuickBooks accounting system. The meeting also includes routine reports from police, fire, Keystone Cog, the tax office, expenditures, the solicitor, the mayor, and the president.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves white board purchase and selects tax collection delegate

The council approved the February 25 minutes unanimously. It approved a white board purchase funded by Act 13. The council selected Christee Thomas as the Tax Collection Committee delegate with Kate Weaver, Patrick Melloy, and Richard Gordon as alternates. The proposal to discontinue the shredding service with North Central Sight was tabled for the next meeting.

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AGENDA March 11, 2026 6 pm Call to order - 6 P M Invocation- Vice President Dori Rankinen Pledge of Allegiance - President Harry Rogers Roll Call - Kate Weaver Announcements - President Harry Rogers + Please silence all cellular devices during the meeting + If you have not signed in, please make sure that you do Public Comment #1 Discussion topics : Motion to approve purchase of White Board that was listed in the 2026 BUDGET. Motion to select a delegate to the Tax Collection Committee. Motion to add an additional user to Q u Ickbooks Reports - Police Fire Keystone Cog LST Tax – Dottie Mertz Expenditures - Kate Weaver Solicitor- Mayor President Public Comment #2 Announcements- Next meeting to be held on March 25, 2026 at 5 pm
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March 11, 2026 6:00 pm Council minutes Call to order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Present- Harry Rogers, Dori Rankinen, Shawn Millard, Paul McKinley, Richard Gordon, Patrick Melloy, Christee Thomas, Richard Knecht, Dance Drier Approval of February 25, 2026 minutes 1 st – Christee Thomas 2 nd Richard Gordon Vote 7/0 Public Comment- None Motion to approve white board purchase 1 st Paul McKinley 2 nd Dori Rankinen Vote 7 /0 approved. Payment to come out of Act 13 Motion to select delegate to Tax Collection Committee Christee Thomas volunteered with Kate Weaver as 1 st alternate. 1 st Patrick Melloy 2 nd Richard Gordon Vote 7/0 approved Reports- All reports accepted as read Dottie Mertz- not present so nothing to report Mayor- Review of the police report and commendation for Officer Summers from the VFW. Ordinance from the City that turns enforcement of the Noise Ordinance over to the LCB. Solicitor- At the work session we need to determine what the fines will be for the Quality of Life tickets. Discussion on whether the Northwest Bank could collect fines, use a drop box, or payable on our website. Also fiber optic there are no franchise opportunities that provide internet of any kind. President- Nothing to report. Old Business -Discussion of discontinuing the shredding service with North Central Sight. Tabled to next meeting. New Business- Patrick ’s Towing Zone signs Shawn Millard discussed upcoming PASB conference as well as a training opportunity concer [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 25, 2026

DuBoistown Borough General Council

Council to vote on selling the Durango for $500

The DuBoistown Borough Council will consider several items at its February 25 meeting. Items include approving the February 11 minutes, accepting an executive‑session discussion about a resident fine, approving the sale of the Durango for $500, and approving the purchase of an individual shredder to replace the North Central Sight shredding service. The council will also discuss the Zoning and Planning Committee timeline.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved sewer fine item and vehicle sale; shredding contract tabled

The council unanimously approved the February 11 minutes, the resident lateral sewer fine discussion, and the sale of the Durango to Freedom Automotive with a Troy Hill contingency. A motion to remove North Central Sight as the shredding agent was tabled for more cost information. The meeting was then adjourned.

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AGENDA FEBRUARY 25 5:00 PM Work Session/Meting Invocation: VP Rankinen Pledge of Allegiance: President Rogers Roll Call: Kate Weaver Motion to Approve February 11, 2026 minutes Public Comment #1: Please state your name and address. Keep comments to 3 minutes and only on topics that pertain to those on the agenda. This is not a time for discussion, debate or for the residents to question each other. Motion to accept the discussion held on February 11, 2026 in Executive Session concerning a resident and their lateral issue fine as per the discussion with the previous borough manager. Motion to approve sale of the Durango for $500 . Motion to approve discussion to remove North Central Sight shredding and purchase an individual shredder for the building. Discussion on how the Zoning and Planning Committees timeline works- Paul McKinley Public Comment #2: Please state your name and address. Keep comments to 3 minutes. Request to add a concern for the next meeting agenda will be accepted. This is not a time to discuss, debate or for residents to question each other. Announcements: Next Council Meeting to be held on March 11, 2026 at 6 PM Motion to adjourn meeting.
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February 25, 2026 Work Session Minutes Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: P resent : Harry Rogers, Dori Rankinen, Richard Gordon, Christee Thomas, Paul McKinley, Patrick Melloy Absent : Dance Drier and Shaw Millard Motion to approve minutes: 1 st Christee Thomas 2 nd Patrick Melloy unanimous vote to accept the February 11, 2026 minutes. Public Comment #1: No comments Paul McKinley asked that an executive session be held at the close of this meeting. Motion to approve the discussion item concerning lateral sewer fine held at February 11, 2026 Exec. Session. Motion made by Paul McKinley 2 nd Dori Rankinen Vote was unanimous to approve the resident lateral sewer fine issue. Motion to approve the sale of the Durango to Freedom Automotive with the contingency of Troy Hill accepting the $500 price. Motion made by Christee Thomas 2 nd Dori Rankinen Vote was unanimous. Motion to remove North Central Sight as the shredding agent , discussion as to whether it is more financially sound to purchase a shredder. Vote was tabled to gain further information about the cost. Discussion about the Zoning & Planning Committees. Paul McKinley shared the timeline that exists for people who are interested in building a structure. There are dates and times that need to be honored, or there are no restrictions. 1. Plans are submitted. 2. Plans are reviewed for compliance with ordinances. 3. Then plans are sent to the County to review, and then they are sent back to borough. 4. If a re [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

DuBoistown Borough General Council

DuBoistown Borough Council to vote on 2026 final budget

The Borough Council will consider the approval of the 2026 final budget and a cost share agreement with RTVA. The meeting includes reports from police, fire, and sewer departments. Council will also address specific parking and zoning issues.

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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously approved the 2026 budget

The council accepted the January 28, 2026 meeting minutes and the final 2026 budget without opposition. It also approved non‑emergency fire event assistance and the January operating expenditures. Council members approved Paul McKinley as fire chief, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Borough Council Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 Time: 6 pm Location: 2651 Invocation: Vice President Rankinen Pledge of Allegiance: President Rogers Roll Call: Kate Weaver Announcements: President Rogers + Please silence all cellular devices during the meeting. + If you have not signed in, please make sure you do so . + All Borough Council meetings are recorded for the purpose of preparing the official minutes. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2026 meeting. Motion to accept the 2026 final budget. Public Comment: Residents may comment on any of the items listed on this agenda. Please state your name and address for the record. Comments are limited to (3) minutes per person. This portion of the meeting is not intended for questions, debate, or discussion. Motion to accept resolution for the 2026 Cost Share Agreement with RTVA. Reports: Police Department Fire Department Motion to accept the 2026 Update letter of Non-Emergency Response Approval Requests Sewer Report Property Maintenance & Building Code Assistant Treasurer- Kate Weaver + Expenditures report Solicitor- Dance Drier Quality of Life Ordinance President- Harry Rogers Mayor- Dick Knecht Office Report- Dori Rankinen Old Business + Zoning Issue- Commercial vehicles parked in a residential area + Approval of Fire Chief New Business: Sale of the Durango . Approval for Troy Hill to purchase Durango for $400. Placement of NO PARKING signs on the south side of Columbus St [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2026 6 PM Call meeting to order- President Rogers Invocation- VP Rankinen Pledge of Allegiance- President Rogers Roll Call: Present- Mayor Knecht , President Rogers, VP Rankinen, Councilman Shawn Millard, Councilman Richard Gordon, Councilman Patrick Melloy, Councilman Christee Thomas, Councilman Paul McKinley, Solicitor Dance Drier, Kate Weaver. Announcements: + Silence all cellular devices. + Sign if you have not done so. + All borough meetings are recorded for the purpose of note taking. Motion to accept January 28, 2026 meeting minutes 1 st Patrick Melloy 2 nd Richard Gordon Unanimously approval Motion to accept the final 2026 budget 1 st Dori Rankinen 2 nd Patrick Mellioy Unanimously approved Public Comment #1 - None Motion to accept Resolution for the 2026 RVTA cost share $2,200.18 1 st Paul McKinley 2 nd Richard Gordon Reports : Police - Shawn Millard asked when the contract for the police service is up, to discuss a cap on contract increases . Discussion of hourly costs per officer was brought up Christee Thomas. Richard Gordon asked about having cars not being moved for 3 weeks being ticketed. Fire - We had 13 fire calls EMS- 36 911 and 51 total calls for EMS Approval of Non-emergency Fire events such as parades, races, for the Fire Police to assist with traffic and safety protocols . Motion made to approve 1 st Paul McKinley 2 nd Christee Thomas . Unanimous approval Still having issues with the new system and radios being compatible. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 5, 2026

DuBoistown Borough General Council

DuBoistown Borough Council holds reorganizational meeting

The Borough Council will swear in newly elected officials and nominate positions for President, Vice-President, and Pro Tempore. The body will also discuss opening the 2026 budget at a January 21 work session.

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts generic pension‑plan administrator resolution

The council swore in two new members and retained the existing officers, all by unanimous vote. It approved the December 10, 2025 minutes and the December 2025 expenditures of $70,909.34. Two resolutions were adopted: one naming Dori Rankinen as interim Assistant Secretary and another establishing a generic Pension Plan Administrator position. The decision on how to use a VFIS check for fire‑department repairs was tabled.

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Duboistown Borough General Council ( Reorganizational ) Meeting Agenda of January 5, 2026 CA LL TO ORDER- 6:00 PM INVOCATION - Dori Rankinen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Harry Rogers ROLL CALL- Dori Rankinen SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS- Mayor Knecht MOTION TO NOMINATE PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, PRO TEMPORE POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS - Harry Rogers Please silence all cellular devices during the meeting. If you have not signed in please make sure that you do. All Borough Council Meetings are recorded for the purposes of official record keeping. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes from December 10, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON AGENDA ITEMS #1 – Residents can comment on any items listed on this agenda. Please state your name & address for the record and keep your comments to 3 minutes. 2026 BUDGET Discussion to open the 2026 BUDGET at the upcoming January 21, 2026 work session. REP O RTS Police Department- Fire Department- Sewer Report- Property Management Report- Keystone COG Treasurer Report-Assistant Treasurer, Kate Weaver MOTION to approve December ’s Expenditure Report Office update- Dori Rankinen 2026 Sewage Enforcement Officer Appointments Notification Treasury Department letter of Intent to Collect Delinquent Indebtedness Resolution for PMRS Plan Administrator Receipt of VFIS check for damage done to Fire House wall Solicitor- Marc Drier Tax Collector- Dottie Mertz President-Harry Rogers Mayor- Dick Knecht UNFINISHED BUSINES [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Duboistown Borough Council Meeting Monday January 5, 2026 6:00 PM Meeting Minutes The General Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Harry Rogers. Present were: Harry Rogers, Dance Drier, Richard Knecht, Dori Rankinen, Shawn Millard, Patrick Melloy, Norm Cowden, Christee Miller , and Richard Gordon. Swearing in of new Council Members: Christee Miller , Richard Gordon and returning members Norm Cowden and Patrick Melloy. Election of officers: Norm Cowden made a motion to retain Harry Rogers as President, second by Dori Rankinen Harry Rogers made a motion to retain Dori Rankinen, Vice President, second by Norm Cowden Dori Rankinen made a motion to retain Shawn Millard, Pro Tempore, second by Harry Rogers. Nominations closed, vote for the 3 offices was unanimous. Public Comment #1- No comments Motion to approve Minutes from December 10, 2025 meeting. Norm Cowden moved to accept, Dori Rankinen seconded . Vote- unanimously approved. Budget 2026: Motion made by Dori Rankinen to reopen the Budget at the next meeting (work session) on January 28, 2026 5:00 PM second by Shawn Millard to discuss any questions, concerns or recommendations. Vote passed unanimously. Reports: Police- Nothing received Fire- Chief McKinley reviewed the report and answered a question from Christee Miller concerning the locations of the reported incidents for the yearly report. LCWSA- Mayor Knecht stated that the report received from Christine Wiegle stated that the nozzle that needs to be [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]