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The Borough of West Wyoming, nestled at the foot of Kingston Mountains, covers a total area of approximately five and one-half square miles. The Borough is located in the northeast section of Luzerne County, and is situated about midway between the cities of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The Borough is comprised of mostly residential dwellings and as of the 2000 census there were 2,833 residents. The Borough employs a total of five full-time employees. The Borough provides street and sewer maintenance, refuse collection and disposal, recreational facilities, police and fire protection to its residents.	Trash Pickup/Recycling Police Hose Co. No. 1 Hose Co. No. 2
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Nick Kaminski Earns Eagle Scout Honors

Nicholas Ryan Kaminski, a member of Boy Scout Troup 366, West Wyoming, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting. Nick began his scouting career with Troop 43, Wilkes-Barre as a Tiger Cub in 2001. In 2003, Kaminski joined Cub Scout Troop 366 in West Wyoming where he received The Parvuli Dei Catholic Religious Award, The Light of Christ Award and the Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouting.

For his Eagle project, Nick planned and executed the installation of new welcome signs for the West Wyoming Borough, he also installed a West Wyoming Town Hall sign at the entrance to the town hall building along with providing new landscaping. This was all done thanks to the help of members of Troop 366, family, friends and local business donations. Nick would like to thank everyone who helped make his Eagle Project possible. Nicholas is the son of Douglas Kaminski and Sharon Kaminski of West Wyoming. He is the grandson of Arlene Shea and Rosalie Kaminski, both of Wilkes Barre and the late Donald Shea and Clement Kaminski.

Borough Officials Sworn In


West Wyoming Council members, Dan Grescavage, Gil Atherholt, Len Tarreto and Geno Leoni are sworn in by Judge Joe Carmody	West Wyoming Borough Mayor Joseph Herbert is sworn in by Judge Carmody	West Wyoming Tax Collector Bob Connors is sworn in

Borough Partners with Forestry Council to Plant 40 Trees

West Wyoming Borough recently partnered with the Pennsylvania Urban & Community Forestry Council to plant over 40 trees in the borough. The project was part of the Pennsylvania Urban & Community Forestry Council's (the non-profit that has provided guidance to the statewide urban & community forestry program since 1991) grant entitled “Green Stormwater Management”. The goal of this project was to work with targeted MS4 communities in Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties to plant 1000 trees along streets and parking lots to reduce storm water and the negative water quality impacts it has on our watershed. The project actually plant 1157 overall with 373 trees planted in Luzerne county in the four participating municipalities of Wilkes-Barre, Kingston , West Wyoming, Forty Fort, West Pittston.

Hose Co # 2 Holds Officer Installation Dinner

West Wyoming Hose Co #2 recently held their Officer Installation Dinner which the Mayor and Council members attended as honored guests. Palmer Johnson a paid professional Firefighter and Pennsylvania State Fire Instructor was the Guest speaker.


President Mizzer, Council Chairperson Eileen Cipriani, Mayor Joe Herbert, Fire Chief Kuharchik	President Mizzer, Guest Speaker Palmer Johnson, Fire Chief Kuharchik
	Pictured to the left; From left to right are the Engine 285 members: Seated: Firefighter (F/F) Frank Hawk, Jr F/F Walt Kuharchik III, Jr F/F Adam Werner,Fire Policeman( F/P)/Trustee Walt Kuharchik, (F/P)/ Treasurer Carl Worthington Standing: Asst Chief /Trustee John Baker, Chief Engineer/Vice Pres. Frank Hawk Sr, Firefighter/President Mark Mizzer Sr, Fire Chief Mike Kuharchik, Firefighter/ Secretary/Trustee Drew Austin. Absent from photo were F/F Ed Mizenko and F/F Jessica Baker

Sanitation Stickers - 2010

Sanitation stickers are now on sale at the Town Hall, weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. All residences in West Wyoming must purchase a sticker. The cost remains the same as last year, $200.00. If purchased before January 31, 2010, senior citizens (65 and older) will receive a $25.00 rebate ($175.00), all others receive a $15.00 rebate ($185.00). If purchased from February 1-28, 2010, the full price will be charged, $200.00. After February 28, 2010, the cost will be $300.00 for the year and citations will be filed with the District Magistrate for noncompliance with the Ordinance.

This fee allows residents a weekly three container collection, weekly recycling, and the curbside yard waste composting and leaf program. There will be no bulk item pickup this year. Stickers are also available through the mail: West Wyoming Borough Building, 464 West 8th Street, P.O. Box 4035, 464 West 8th Street, West Wyoming PA 18644. For the added convenience of residents, Visa, MasterCard and Mac are accepted.

House Lighting Contest Winners Announced

Matt Granteed Family of Shoemaker Ave in District 1
James Artim Family of Fifth st. Manor in District 2
Mark Perugino Family of Shomeaker Ave in District 3

(Distrcit 3 is now part of District 1 but we still follow the old format so three prizes can be given.)

U.S. Census Hiring in Area

Need Extra Money? The US Census is hiring hundreds of employees in your area. Most jobs are where you live and pay $11 to $14 per hour plus mileage. Great for extra money. Hours are flexible and full-time or part-time. Please call our Scranton office directly at 570-903-6000 or 1-866-861-2010 to schedule yourself for a simple test of basic skills. Consult the website at http://2010.census.gov for complete information and a practice test.

Please call 1-866-861-2010 to register for test.

Please bring 2 forms of ID…

Valid drivers License AND original Social Security Card/original birth certificate (no copies)

Passport, valid (only need one form)

There is a practice test available and more info at 2010.census.gov.

Veterans have a 5 point preference with an attached copy of their DD214, 10 point with copy of SF-15

Competitive salaries, mileage, paid training.

Please come ½ hour early for pre-test paperwork.

West Wyoming Borough Awarded $241,114 Grant from PA Conservation Works Program

State Rep. Phyllis Mundy, D-Kingston, announced that West Wyoming Borough will be awarded $241,114 in funding through the PA Conservation Works Grant program.

The program, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, assists local governments and nonprofits in funding renewable energy efficiency projects that result in a minimum of 25 percent savings of all energy used.

Under the program, grants of up to $250,000 are available for eligible renewable energy conservation projects. All projects must be completed within 18 months and prior to Sept. 30, 2011.

West Wyoming Seniors Annual Christmas Party

The Wyoming West Wyoming Senior Citizens enjoyed their annual Christmas party last week. The dinner was catered by K&L catering. Committee members were Marie Mattina, Genevieve Labaty, Ellinor Yurek, George Yurek, Frank Perfinski, Betty O'Haire, Olga Mizin and Helen Nocek

Shade Tree Commission Plants 43 Trees in Borough

The West Wyoming Shade Tree Commission members along with borough Mayor Joe Herbert and Council Member Eileen Cipriani completed a planting of 43 trees last week. The Wyoming Area Environmental Clubs, under the instruction of Damien Rutkoski once again assisted in tree planting. Certified Arborist and Shade Tree Commission member Mary Pat Apple instructed the students and adult volunteers in proper planting techniques and tree care information. The trees were received through a grant from the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority (LHVA). The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority has supported this project in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the National Park Service. Please note, this is the first of two planting projects in the borough. If you requested a tree and it is not planted this week, it will be completed in the second project.


Certified Arborist Mary Pat Appel instructs wyoming Area environmental Club Students in proper planting techniques.	Volunteers assist the West Wyoming shade tree commission members plant trees.	Trees go in at Slapper Park in West Wyoming

5th St. Manor Block Party

Friends and families of 5th Street Manor in West Wyoming held their annual block party over the Labor Day weekend. Food, fun and festivities were enjoyed throughout the day. Around 100 people attended the annual event.

Shirley Malloy Golf Tournament/Clambake a Success

The Shirley Malloy Golf Tournament/ Clambake outing was held on September 26 at Applewood golf course. The very successful event raised over $7000 for playground equipment to be installed in Charney park in Shirley's honor. The Malloy Family and the committee members would sincerely like to thanks all those who donated and attended this worthwhile event. Pictured are committee members from left Jim Dennis, Gary Stavish, Pat Suchocki, Bob Malloy and Mark Malloy. Second row Vince Holland, Eileen Cipriani, Ron Suchocki, Archie Esheleman, Rick Yarosavich, Jeff Malloy, Robb Malloy and Gene Raymond. Click on picture for larger image

9/11 National Remembrance Flag to be Flown at Town Hall

The West Wyoming Borough Council voted to fly a "9/11 National Remembrance Flag" below the American flag in front of the town hall. The flag, donated by borough resident Louis Bigiarelli, was created to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The 9/11 National Remembrance Flag features four stars - each representing the sites where the tragedy occurred that day.

"We should never forget what happened on September 11, "Bigiarrelli said. "I don't think this deal is over yet." (Times Leader)

Pictured below is Louis Bigiarelli with members of West Wyoming Council.

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