Police calls in February were limited to two false burglar alarms at the same house, one welfare check with everyone being fine, and a tractor trailer complaint with the truck gone upon police arrival. The local news stations have reported several communities being hit by individuals entering and sometimes stealing UNLOCKED cars. In past years, …
During January, Scott Township Police responded to two residential false fire alarm activations and one residential false burglar alarm activation. They also helped an elderly man who seemed to be confused and helped him safely return to his home in another borough. One very unfortunate incident involved a resident being scammed into purchasing $6500.00 in …
President Steve Tassaro called the meeting to order, and solicitor Daniel Conlon shared his report and discussed tax appeals. Conlon explained that the local school district drives much of the process for bringing appeals of taxable values of homes in the Borough, generally triggered by a recent purchase. He suggested the Borough may want to …
December was a fairly quiet month with respect to police activity in Rosslyn Farms. One tractor-trailer was cited for violating the truck ordinance and another tractor-trailer driver called 911 to request assistance after getting off the Parkway and seeing the “No Tractor Trailer” signs. Scott Police assisted him with getting back on the Parkway and …
During November, Scott Township Police assisted residents on several calls ranging from EMS medical calls to missing persons. There was a tractor-trailer complaint that turned out to be a tow truck. One serious call involved an assault with strangulation with the individual resisting arrest. On this call, four Scott Twp. officers responded. This was just …
The Verizon Franchise Agreement is set for renewal. The boro receives 5% of the revenue generated from business within the boro for using its equipment within the boro right of way. The resolution was passed. The budget for 2021 was passed. Real estate millage and earned income tax rates remain unchanged and includes pay increases …
By Marty O’Toole A Public Hearing was held on the proposed ordinance regulating short term rentals within the borough. The resident who initially brought this concern to council spoke in support of the regulation and thanked council for their efforts. The ordinance cannot prohibit rentals but municipalities are permitted to regulate the conditions with which …
In October Scott Township Police responded to the usual false alarm calls and assisted Robinson EMS with two medical calls. Two calls of distinction involved a tractor trailer that found it’s way up Priscilla lane and an individual that stole a Biden political sign from a yard on Rosslyn Road. The truck driver in the …
October 12, 2020 by Brandon Hall President Steve Tassaro called the meeting to order at 7pm. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved. Applications- Council approved a two-month extension of Isabel Ford’s term on the Zoning Hearing Board. The three year term was due to expire in October, and will now run to the end …
Thankfully, there were only a few police calls during the month of September. There were two false alarm calls in the industrial park and one at a residence. A tractor trailer struck overhead cable lines at the corner of Kings Highway and Rosslyn Road. A member of Council saw the truck and took a picture …