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Laflin Borough was incorporated in 1889 and covers a total area of 1.4 square miles. Primarily a residential community, it is situated midway between the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
The government operates under a Council/ Mayor form of government under the Borough code. There are seven Council Members and a Mayor. Meetings are open to the public and input from residents is welcome.
Laflin Borough is a product mostly of the Laflin Powder Mills that are within the borough. This industry represents seven mills and necessary works scattered along the hollow of the Gardner Creek. The product is mostly blasting powder, of which the plant turns out an immense quantity to the trade annually. Facts
| Address |
Borough of Laflin
47 Laflin Road, Laflin, PA 18702 |
| Phone |
570-654-3323 |
| Fax |
570-654-3323 |
| Website |
www.laflinboro.com |
| E-mail |
laflinboro@adelphia.net |
| Population |
1,502 |
| Square Miles |
1.4 |
| Name of Mayor |
Michael Grebeck |
| Congressional District |
11th U.S.; 3rd State |
| Legislative District |
118th House; 14th Senate |
| Type of Government |
Mayor and Council |
| School District |
Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Public Library |
Laflin Library
Phone: 570-654-3323 |
| Range of Housing Costs |
N/A |
| Property Tax Rate |
22 mills |
Utilities
| Cable |
Adelphia Cable
Phone: 1-888-ADELNET (1-888-233-5638) |
| Gas |
PG Energy
Phone: 800-432-8017 |
| Electric |
PPL Utilities, Inc.
Phone: 800-342-5775 |
| Water |
Pennsylvania-American Water Company
Phone: 570-825-7100 |
| Waste Removal |
J.P. Mascaro and Sons
Phone: 800-243-7575 |
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