PLYMOUTH
BOROUGH
WELCOME TO
PLYMOUTH BOROUGH
Plymouth Borough was incorporated on April 23, 1866 and covers 1.1 square miles. It is situated on the west side of the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
With a current population of approximately 5,792 residents, Plymouth Borough is a member of the Wyoming Valley West School District and is home to the Wyoming Valley West High School.
EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020, MAYOR FRANK COUGHLIN HAS DECLARED THAT PLYMOUTH BOROUGH IS UNDER A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
Starting at sunset on March 29, 2020, the Plymouth Municipal Building, Firehouses, and DPW garage will continue to be closed to the public until further notice.
The offices are open to office personnel only, who will continue to service the needs of the public.
Any Borough Employee who has visited a "hot spot" will quarantine for 14 days upon their return.
- For non-emergency police business, please call 570-779-2147.
- For all police, fire and medical emergencies, please dial 911.
- The tax office will be closed as well. Tax payments will be accepted by mail only, with a check or money order until further notice. A receipt will be mailed to the owner on record.
- Building, zoning and other applications can be found on our website www.plymouthborough.org .
Please call 570-779-1011 if you have any further questions or need assistance. You can also email us at plymouthborough@comcast.net .
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
FUNDRAISING APPEALS
It has been brought to our attention that some residents may have or will receive Fundraising Drive Appeal Requests in the mail claiming to benefit the Plymouth Area. These requests have not been sent out on behalf of the Plymouth Police Department and do not benefit our public servants directly.
Requests of this nature have been known to be sent out on behalf of Police, Fire, and EMS Departments. Fundraising requests benefiting our hometown police and emergency responders will be clearly identified using the organization's official name and department logo(s). Please be cautious when responding to requests of this nature and ensure that they are coming from one of our local public service organizations.
For more information regarding how to protect yourself from a scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information webpage:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0085-fundraisers-calling-behalf-police-and-firefighters
UPCOMING EVENTS
Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Plymouth Municipal Building
Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Plymouth Municipal Building
Newspaper/cardboard recycling will be on Tuesday & Thursday.
For questions call the Administrative office at 570-779-1011.
Thank you again for supporting this recycling program.
COUNTY WASTE SCHEDULE
Click on the picture to view a PDF of the map
Right-to-Know Requests
The Local Luzerne County Resource guide provides information to all types of human services. The Help Line/ 2-1-1 is an information referral service and first response point for crisis calls in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. It is the central access point for problems and issues regarding: Aging, Mental Health, Child Abuse/Neglect, Drug and Alcohol, Runaway, Energy Assistance, Homeless Services and Victim Services. If you are facing a problem regarding any of these issues, please call 2-1-1 or review the pamphlet for further information. If you would like pamphlet please see the Borough Administration Office, the Police Department or the Code Enforcement Officer.
Click on the picture above
to view the
Local Resource Guide
Code of the Borough of Plymouth
Click here to visit the website with the current codes of Plymouth Borough: https://ecode360.com/PL1287
Covid-19 Update from the Plymouth Public Library
Effective 5/24/2021
We are delighted to inform friends and patrons that OUR DOORS ARE OPEN, and we are once again pleased to offer you the opportunity to browse in the library.
We do ask that friends and patrons continue to maintain social distance while wearing their masks. We ask that you please stay home if you are not feeling well.
Browsing:
Patrons may come into the library to browse. They may check out books and materials at the circulation desk with our wonderful staff members. We ask that patrons please stay behind the partitions located at each station at the circulation desk.
We ask that patrons limit their browsing visits to 30 minutes. This will allow our incredibly small staff to assist them in a timely manner, while still having time to complete all the “behind the scenes” work that we need to do each day.
Computer Usage:
We will continue with computer usage by appointment. Patrons are asked to make appointments by calling 570 779 4775. Appointments are 45 minutes in length. Only 3 computers are available in order to maintain social distance at this time.
A patron may use a public computer one time if they do not have a library card. They must sign up for a library card if they wish to use a public computer again. Library cards are free and can be used at any library in Luzerne County.
Copies, Prints, and Faxes:
Patrons may enter the library to have copies made and faxes sent. We ask that patrons make an appointment if they wish to use the public computers for printing. Black and white copies and prints are twenty-five cents per page. Colored prints and faxes are one dollar per page.
Updated Applications
No Nonsense Neutering
Plymouth Borough is accepting applications for part-time police officers. The hourly rate is $17.25 per hour. Applicants must be Act 120 Certified.
Employment Applications may be obtained and returned to the Plymouth Borough Administration Office, 162 West Shawnee Avenue, Plymouth, PA, 18651, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
Message From the Tax Collector
The 2021 County/Municipal property taxes were mailed on 2/16/21. We are currently in the discount period until 4/15/21.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Plymouth borough building is currently closed to the general public. Tax payments can be mailed to P.O. Box 26 Plymouth, PA 18651 (if a receipt is requested, please send a self addressed stamped envelope) or dropped off at the front door with the borough secretary Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:00 pm. Taxpayers can also call 570-779-7704 and leave a message to set up an evening appointment at the tax office. Masks are required along with social distancing guidelines for all drop off payments.
If taxpayers have not received a copy of their tax bill , please either contact the tax office at 570-779-7704 and leave a message for another copy or email barbaradellario@gmail.com.
If payments are sent through the USPS, taxpayers are encouraged to follow up to make sure that their payment was received by the tax collector either by checking that their personal check has cleared their bank account or by contacting the tax office.