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Salem Township was established in 1786 and is situated in the lower end of Luzerne County along the Susquehanna River. With a population of 4,300, the township has residential and commercial property as well as large agricultural sections. The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station is situated here and provides us with the Riverlands, a park for fishing, hiking and relaxation for the area. Berwick Offray, which provides ribbon and bows worldwide, is located in Salem Township and is one of our largest employers, as is Crispin Valves. We offer expanded Keystone Opportunity Zone to entice new businesses to the area.
Facts
| Address |
Township of Salem
P.O. Box 405, 38 Bombay Lane
Berwick, PA 18603 |
| Phone |
570-752-4399 |
| Fax |
570-752-4661 |
| Website |
http://www.pacounties.org/salem/site/default.asp |
| E-mail |
salemtownship@pa.metrocast.net |
| Population |
approx. 4,300 |
| Square Miles |
approx. 36 |
| Name of Supervisors |
Steven Fraind (Chairman)
Ernest Ashbridge (Vice-Chairman)
Joshua Kishbaugh (Roadmaster) |
| Congressional District |
11th |
| Legislative District |
117th |
| Type of Government |
Second Class Township |
| School District |
Berwick Area School District
Phone: 570-759-6400 |
| Public Library |
Berwick Public Library (Berwick Boro)
Phone: 570-752-2241 |
| Range of Housing Costs |
$75,000 to $200,000 |
| Property Tax Rate |
5 mills |
Utilities
| Cable |
Metrocast Communications
Phone: 570-455-5710 |
| Gas |
UGI Penn Natural Gas
Phone: 800-432-8017 |
| Electric |
PPL Utilities, Inc.
Phone: 800-342-5775 |
| Water |
Pennsylvania-American Water Co.
Phone: 800-565-7292 |
| Waste Removal |
Resident’s Choice (In the process of initiating a sewer system in the residential area of East Berwick and Beach Haven.) |
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