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Laurel Run Borough was formed in 1881, of territory taken from Wilkes-Barre Township, and is a station on the mountain side of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Laurel Run amenities include Playgrounds, Large Public Pavilion for Summer Events, wonderful rural quality of life, but close to the city. It is the home of the Giants Despair Hillclimb. Laurel Run also has a modern, well-equipped Volunteer Fire Department. Facts
| Address |
Laurel Run Borough
100 Dupont Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 |
| Phone |
570-822-9581 / Fax: N/A |
| Website |
N/A |
| E-mail |
N/A |
| Population |
890 |
| Square Miles |
16 |
| Name of Mayor |
Daniel Gildea |
| Congressional District |
11th |
| Legislative District |
119th |
| Type of Government |
Mayor and Council |
| School District |
Wilkes-Barre Area
Phone: 570-826-7182 |
| Public Library |
N/A |
| Range of Housing Costs |
$29,900 to $195,000 |
| Property Tax Rate |
35 mills |
Utilities
| Cable |
Service Electric Cable Vision
Phone: 570-825-8508 |
| Electric |
PPL Utilities, Inc.
Phone: 800-342-5775 |
| Water |
Well |
| Waste Removal |
Private |
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