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Lake Township,
Luzerne County

PennDOT Announces Plans Display for the Route 29, Section 358, Structure Project over Pike’s Creek in Lake Township, Luzerne County

 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the public plans displays regarding the Route 29, Section 358 proposed structure replacement project over Pike’s Creek.  This project will be introduced during the Lake Township Board of Supervisors monthly meeting on September 9, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM.  

The purpose of the project is to provide a sustainable crossing over Pike’s Creek that provides a two-lane bridge, addresses structural and hydraulic deficiencies of the existing structure, and provides continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services.

RECYCLING UPDATE

Currently, the bins are EMPTY.  

 Check weekly after 10 am for updates.

Current hours

 are Monday-Friday,

8-2.

 Second Saturday of the month from 10-12.

The Lake Township Board of Supervisors Monthly Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Township Building
488 State Route 29, Harveys Lake

      Coffee and                           E-Recycling
    Conversation                             Event
with Public Officials                    Sept 26th
          Sept 1

FYI
Plastic recyclables MUST have a triangle symbol with number on them. Just because it's plastic, doesn't mean its recyclable!
This includes
window blinds, hangers, etc.

Local Earned Income Tax Reminder Notices

 

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

 

If you receive a notice, please review it and respond to Berkheimer promptly. Most matters can be resolved by following the instructions included in the notice. For more information or assistance, visit hab-inc.com or email wecare@palocaltax.com.

TAX COLLECTOR NOTICE

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

laketax@ptd.net

Tax Collector Hours Posted on Tax Collector page

TO REPORT POTHOLES,

WASHOUTS OR DOWNED TREES ON STATE ROADS

PLEASE CALL

1800-FIX-ROAD

1-800-349-7623 or

570-826-2386

 

LAKE TWP

        Lake Township is a small municipality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

consisting of a population of 1,993 per the 2020 census. It consists of three full time employees, one part-time secretary, three supervisors ,a sewage enforcement officer, and a code enforcement officer. Lake Township has a 3rd party agency for building code enforcement.

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