Vandling Borough

08/27/2026

📢 UPDATE – Vandling Borough Tax Collection Hours

Please disregard the previous notice regarding a change to the tax collection schedule.

The schedule will remain as originally planned, and the Tax Collector will be available on:

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding. Please share this update with anyone who may be affected.

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08/25/2026

📢 **Vandling Borough Tax Collection Hours – Schedule Change**

Please note that the tax collection hours originally scheduled for **Wednesday, September 9** have been changed to:

📅 **Thursday, September 10**
⏰ **1:00 PM – 2:30 PM**

Please plan accordingly. Thank you!

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08/17/2026

🐾 Our Third Summer Animal Welfare Community Clinic is coming up! 🐾

Thanks to grant funding from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation, NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative in partnership with the NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary is proud to offer FREE services for cats and dogs at our final summer clinic on Saturday, September 19th at Nay Aug Park's Community Room from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Services include:
🐾 Rabies Vaccine
🐾 Distemper Vaccine
🐾 Bordetella Vaccine
🐾 Flea/Tick Preventative (monthly topicals, pets must be present)
🐾 Microchip

Donations are accepted and appreciated.

Registration is encourage so we can get an idea of how many services are needed and make sure we have enough supplies on hand. Pre-registration also saves time during the clinic at check-in and check-out. Please register here: https://forms.gle/16WHZ4WhXGss5hxP8

**Registration does not reserve a specific time slot.** The clinic will operate on a first come, first served basis. ***Walk-ins will be accepted, but please note there may be wait times.***

🚫 Please do not arrive before 9:00 AM.
⏰ Depending on turnout and supply availability, we may need to stop accepting check-ins during the day.

*Important reminders*:
🚫 No retractable leashes
🐕 All dogs must be leashed
🚗 Aggressive or reactive dogs should wait in the car until called
🐈 ALL cats MUST be in enclosed carriers — no exceptions

We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work to serve as many pets as possible. Thank you for helping us keep animals healthy and supported throughout our community! 🧡

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

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08/17/2026

Flyers for some upcoming Lackawanna County events

06/18/2026

📢 Local Earned Income Tax Reminder Notices

Berkheimer is currently mailing reminder notices to residents who may still need to file a 2025 Local Earned Income Tax Return or provide additional information regarding their filing status.

If you receive a notice, please review it carefully and respond to Berkheimer as soon as possible. In many cases, the matter can be resolved quickly by following the instructions included with the notice.

For additional information or assistance, please visit Berkheimer’s website or contact their taxpayer support team at [email protected].

Thank you

06/09/2026

Senior Farmer's Market Vouchers Distribution Schedule
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Distribution of vouchers will be strictly IN-PERSON. In order to receive vouchers, a resident must be 60 years old in the year 2026, meet income eligibility guidelines and live in Lackawanna County.

If an eligible senior cannot attend a distribution event, a PROXY can act in their place with a completed proxy form (shorturl.at/eYNFV). If you need a form mailed to you, please call the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging at 570-963-6740 ext. 1444.

05/22/2026

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05/20/2026

Great opportunity to support the Forest City Regional Elementary School children as the Forest City Regional Elementary PTO raises funds for the playground

Do you own a local business and want to support our local school? Check out the link below or donate directly to the FCR PTO!

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/events/69b833ebdafcb9.71659282/create-sponsor

04/20/2026

📣 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦! 💻⏲ TAKE THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY BROADBAND INTERNET SURVEY AND SPEED TEST! Take the survey from your home or business using a wired or Wi-Fi connection. The survey will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete and will be open until July 13.

🔗 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: hrggis.github.io/LackawannaBroadband

Residents without internet access, or anyone unable to complete the online survey, can download a printable version at www.lackawannacounty.org or pick up a copy at their local library or municipal building. For questions or comments or to request a hardcopy by mail or email, please [email protected].

04/08/2026

Council President John Carachilo and Mayor Prince recently accepted an America250 grant from Lackawanna County. Also pictured are Mark Cordelli, Director of Community Relations, and Commissioners Chris Chermak and Thom Welby. Stay tuned for information on an event that will be planned this summer as part of the America250 celebrations.