Now Is the Time. Every Response Matters. The 2020 Census is critical. Where there are more people, there are more needs—for new schools, new roads, and services for families, older adults, and children. We must make sure that you and everyone in your community are counted in the 2020 Census. Results of this count will inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are distributed for important programs and services every year for the next 10 years. The time is now. Don’t risk losing critical benefits and don’t wait to be counted! Respond today at 2020census.gov. Respond Now Census Bureau to Email Households The Census Bureau will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census. Millions of emails will be sent this week and then grow in numbers and continue into September. These emails supplement a final campaign reminding people to respond to the 2020 Census on their own, as census takers begin asking households to respond to the census. Read More     Curious About Census Takers In Your Neighborhood? Since July 16, census takers have been interviewing households that have yet to respond to the 2020 Census in regions managed by the area census offices on this map. Census takers are hired from the area they serve, and their goal is to help count everyone in the community. The Census Bureau has provided face masks to every census taker and mandated that all census takers wear one. For more information on the Census Bureau’s process for visiting households that haven’t responded, visit Soft Launch of Census Taker Visits. Learn More   Already Responded? There’s More To Do. If you have already responded to the 2020 Census, you have taken an important step in shaping your community’s future. Now become a community champion by making sure your friends, co-workers, and neighbors also respond. Join us is in spreading the word that it is not too late to respond and that every response matters. Help us spread the word about the 2020 Census! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This   About the 2020 Census The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. The 2020 Census counts everyone who lives in the U.S. on April 1, 2020. Census statistics help determine the number of seats each state holds in the U.S. House of Representatives and how billions of dollars in federal funds will be allocated by state, local, and federal lawmakers every year for the next 10 years. If you’ve already responded or no longer want to receive 2020 Census response reminders, click here and we’ll remove you from future reminders.

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April 19, 2020

NOTICE OF CHANGE FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS, WORK SESSIONS, SPECIAL MEETINGS, and REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS of THROOP BOROUGH COUNCIL

Due to the public health and concerns of the COVID-19 outbreak (coronavirus) and to support the health, well-being, and safety of our community, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all “COMMITTEE MEETINGS”, “SPECIAL MEETINGS”, “WORK SESSIONS”, and “REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS” of the Throop Borough Council will be held virtually as authorized by amended Senate Bill 841 until further notice.

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THESE MEETINGS

Public comments will be accepted and considered.  Anyone wishing to address an agenda or non-agenda item for the “REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS” or “SPECIAL MEETINGS, may submit their comment or question to the Borough Secretary via email at romalley@throopboro.com or mail to Throop Borough Secretary, 436 Sanderson St., Throop, PA 18512.  All such comments or questions must be received by the Borough Secretary by 4:00 pm on day of the scheduled meeting in order to be considered.  Please include your name, address, and contact information with your correspondence.  Minutes of the meetings will subsequently be posted on the Borough Website at www.throopboro.com.

The Throop Police Department is offering a pick-up service for Grocery and Pharmacy needs in the area for all Throop Borough residents that are elderly, sick or homebound.

Please call Lackawanna County Emergency center at (570)342-9111. Explain your situation and an officer can be dispatched to your needs.

Also attached is a copy of Pharmacy and Grocery stores that will deliver to your home.

Should you require any additional information call the Throop Police Station at (570)489-0211. Leave a message and an officer will call back.

Sincerely,

Andy Kerecman
Chief of Police

Grocery Deliver’s / Pharmacy Delivery List

Please be sure to check the Borough of Throop Emergency Services Facebook page for all updates following Governor Wolf’s Stay in Place Order.  Thank you