2015 Wilkes-Barre City Calendar. Thomas M. Leighton, Mayor

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1 2015 Wilkes-Barre City Calendar Thomas M. Leighton, Mayor

2 A Message from the Mayor As Mayor of the City of Wilkes-Barre, I am pleased to provide the city calendar for Over the years, the city calendar has proved to be an invaluable resource guide for collection schedules, special events, and other city services. This New Year offers much hope and promise for new beginnings, yet also presents an opportunity to reflect on the previous year s accomplishments and how we can expand upon the success of this great city over the next twelve months. The City of Wilkes-Barre experienced many benchmark achievements in areas of development and the services we provide our residents and taxpayers. As Mayor, it is my job to continuously revisit and evaluate all of our processes and procedures to create more efficiency in every city department in order to offer the best service possible. In 2014, we pledged to increase our public safety departments. The Wilkes-Barre Police Department is the biggest and most equipped force in all of Luzerne County. In addition to hiring 10 new police officers, we also increased the department s Anti-Crime (TAC) Unit to conduct advanced drug and weapons investigations throughout the city after a particularly challenging year for violent crime. Likewise, violence towards police officers has increased at an alarming rate. Over the past several months, we learned about the vulnerability of those that risk their lives to serve and protect us each day. It is important, now more than ever, that we work together to improve peaceful relationships between citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders in each and every community. Last year proved to be an outstanding year for the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department. The department gained 13 Firefighter/EMS personnel with the assistance of FEMA s SAFER Grant, along with the hiring of a new paramedic, numerous department promotions, and upgrades to equipment and emergency response training. Grant awards such as the SAFER Grant, among others, have gone a long way towards the protection of the community as well as the development of already developed fire unit. We believe that there should never be a price on public safety and Wilkes-Barre residents will not see a decrease in service or quality for years to come. As Mayor, one of my goals is to execute fiscal responsibility and wise spending in each city department. My administration has faced many challenges in a tough economy over the past decade. Despite our financial road blocks we will continue to make wise investments towards our future to improve the community and save taxpayer dollars for many years. Due to careful financial planning in 2014, the Department of Public Works was able to acquire additional vehicles such as a new street sweeper, backhoe, loader, and two garbage packers. The acquisition of new DPW equipment allowed us to improve our collection capabilities by efficiently implementing a new and improved pick-up schedule in The new schedule resulted in over 20 additional co-mingled recycling pick-ups than previous years. I am pleased to announce that the co-mingled recycling collection program scheduled has further improved for 2015 after a close analysis of last year s program. As with any new program or method, it often takes an initial run to determine its strengths and weaknesses, requiring patience from residents and DPW personnel. We received a significant amount of positive resident feedback concerning the new schedule which prompted us to streamline the schedule once again to better serve our residents. In 2015, we will no longer suspend co-mingled recycling pick-up for everyone during a holiday week. Only those affected by a scheduled holiday will experience a delay in recycling by one week. It is advisable that all residents refer to this calendar each week before placing their collectibles curbside. The calendar is also available on our city website at In the last decade, the City of Wilkes-Barre has achieved tremendous progress because we refuse to be complacent about our ability to restore and grow a better community. This is a testament to the resilience of our residents, students, business owners, and workforce that cherish everything this great city has to offer. When I took office in 2004, one of my biggest goals was to build confidence in leadership and remove the negative mindset about our city. Fortunately, it did not take long for us to realize this goal with so many positive projects, such as Movies 14 and the Intermodal Center, among others, that came to fruition in the first two years. The revitalization of Public Square and the Downtown area opened so many doors for new business owners, residents, and visitors. These are the people that inspire our progress. They are the people that share the same dreams and optimism as my administration for the city, because they believe in making our city better each and every day. It is truly amazing what we can accomplish when we dispel our negativity. We will continue to improve upon the way we do business in the city in the most efficient and financially responsible manner because our progress is too important to sacrifice otherwise. The investments we make and those that choose to invest in the City of Wilkes-Barre are instrumental for the success of our future and will impact the next generation ahead. This is one reason we have implemented numerous energy conservation measures. As national trends continue to forcefully promote green energy methods, we have learned that the improvements made throughout the city are better for the environment and our finances. The Johnson Controls Inc. Energy Performance Project is projected to save taxpayers over $500, in the first year alone due to significant decreases in utility bills and operational maintenance costs. This project also comes with many possibilities for energy credits and E-Power rebates annually. The annual savings of this magnitude are crucial in maintaining the city s A- credit rating with a positive outlook and keeping a balanced budget from year-to-year. My administration and I have been working with developers and organizations new and exciting developments to our city. It has been a tremendous honor to serve as your Mayor for the past 11 years. I am truly excited about the year ahead and the great things we will accomplish together. As always, I am optimistic about our future, but there is still so much more work to be done to make this great city even better than it was yesterday. God bless and Happy New Year. I Believe, Mayor Thomas M. Leighton

3 Seated L-R: Mike Merrit, Mayor Thomas M. Leighton, Maureen Lavelle, City Solicitor Timothy Henry, Esq. Standing L-R: George Brown, William Barrett, Tony George, City Clerk Jim Ryan CITY OF WILKES-BARRE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS District A: George Brown District B: Tony George District C: Maureen Lavelle District D: Bill Barrett District E: Mike Merritt City Controller: Kathy Kane

4 MONDAY DOWNTOWN, SOUTH WB 1 GARBAGE & RECYCLING DAYS & ZONE THURSDAY WEDNESDAY MAYFLOWER, ROLLING MILL HILL, IRON TRIANGLE, GOOSE ISLAND MONDAY THURSDAY SOUTH WB 2 WEDNESDAY

5 TUESDAY NORTH END, HEIGHTS, BROOKSIDE FRIDAY EAST END, PARSONS, MINERS MILLS GARBAGE & RECYCLING DAYS & ZONE TUESDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY TUESDAY

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7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills J a n a r y Emergency Dial 911 February 2015 Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes M a r c h Visit us on Facebook Groundhog Day Council Meeting Council Meeting City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled for Feb. 17, recycling resumes Feb. 23 President s Day Double Garbage Pick-up Recycling Pick-up for North End, Heights, Brookside only Ash Wednesday Valentines Day Recycling Resumes Council Meeting Council Meeting

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9 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday F e b r u a r y All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills March 2015 A p r i l Daylight Savings Time begins Council Meeting Council Meeting St. Patrick s Day Parade & Festivities 2:00pm St. Patrick's Day First Day of Spring Palm Sunday Council Meeting Council Meeting Emergency Dial 911 DWBBA Easter Egg Hunt Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes

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11 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday M a r c h All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes Easter Sunday April 2015 M a y April Fool's Day Double Garbage Pick-up Recycling Pick-up SWB 1 and Downtown only Council Meeting Council Meeting City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled to April 6, recycling resumes April 10 Good Friday Recycling Resumes Passover ends Passover begins Cherry Blossom Festival, Kirby Park, 11am 7pm Council Meeting Council Meeting NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM Cherry Blossom Festival, Kirby Park, 11am 7pm Fair Housing Month Yard Waste Starts Apr. 20!

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13 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday A p r i l Emergency Dial 911 All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills May 2015 Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes J u n e Mother s Day Council Meeting Council Meeting Fine Arts Fiesta Fine Arts Fiesta Council Meeting 31 City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled for May 26, recycling resumes June 1 Memorial Day Council Meeting Double Garbage Pick-up Recycling Pick-up for North End, Heights, Brookside only NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM

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15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Visit us on Facebook M a y All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills Recycling Resumes June 2015 J u l y Council Meeting Council Meeting Flag Day City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled for June 16, recycling resumes June 22 Double Garbage Pick-up Recycling Pick-up for North End, Heights, Brookside only Riverfest Riverfest First Day of Summer Father s Day Recycling Resumes Farmers Market opening day, Public Square 10:00am 4:00pm NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes

16 Fourth of July in Kirby Park

17 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday J u n e All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes July 2015 A u g u s t City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled for July 6, recycling resumes July Double Garbage Pick-up Recycling Pick-up for SWB 1 and Downtown only Council Meeting Council Meeting Recycling Resumes 4th of July Celebration, Kirby Park 12 PM end of Fireworks Independence Day NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM Visit us on Facebook

18 DPW Believing In Our Neighborhoods

19 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday J u l y All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills Emergency Dial 911 August 2015 Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes S e p t e m b e r Council Meeting Council Meeting NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM

20 PREVENT FLU GET VACCINATED Available Vaccines: High Dose: 65 years & older Intradermal (under the skin): 18 to 64 years old Quadrivalent (4 flu strains): 6 months and older Quadrivalent No Preservative: 6 months and older Nasal: 2 to 49 years old FLU CLINIC ON THE SQUARE Farmers Market Thursday, September 25th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

21 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Au g u s t Visit us on Facebook All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills September Council Meeting City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled for Sept. 8, recycling resumes Sept. 14 Labor Day Recycling Resumes Rosh Hashanah Double Garbage Pick-up Recycling Pick-up for North End, Heights, Brookside only Council Meeting Yom Kippur First day of Autumn NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM O c t o b e r Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes

22 Fire Safety, Education, and Prevention

23 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday S e p t e m b e r All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills October 2015 Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes No v e m b e r Council Meeting Council Meeting City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled for Oct. 13, recycling resumes Oct. 19 Columbus Day Recycling Resumes Double Garbage Pick-up Recycling Pick-up for North End, Heights, Brookside only Council Meeting Council Meeting NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM Halloween

24 Believing in our community.

25 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daylight Saving Time ends O c t o b e r All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills November 2015 Election Day Council Meeting Garbage/Yard Waste (LAST WEEK)/Recycling Combined Session 5:00 PM Regular Session will immediately follow City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled for Nov. 12, recycling resumes Nov. 18 Veterans Day Recycling Resumes Double Garbage Pick-up Recycling Pick-up for SWB 2 only Council Meeting Last Farmers Market for :00am 4:00pm City Holidays No DPW or City Hall services, garbage pick-up rescheduled for Nov. 28, recycling resumes Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 Thanksgiving Day Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes D e c e m b e r Christmas Parade & Festivities, 3:00pm Double Garbage Pick-up for SWB 2 and East End, Parsons, Miners Mills Emergency Dial 911

26 The City of Wilkes-Barre wishes you a safe and happy holiday season.

27 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday No v e m b e r All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills December 2015 J a n u a r y Visit us on Facebook Council Meeting Council Meeting Recycling Resumes Hanukkah Council Meeting Council Meeting First Day of Winter Double Garbage and Recycling Pick-up for SWB 1 and Downtown, East End, Parsons, Miners Mills City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage and recycling pick-up rescheduled for Dec. 28 Kwanzaa Christmas Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes

28 Happy New Year from the City of Wilkes-Barre 2016

29 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday D e c e m b e r Emergency Dial 911 All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles All Collectibles Downtown North End, Heights, Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre 2 East End, Parsons & South Wilkes-Barre 1 Brookside Iron Triangle & Goose Island Miners Mills January 2016 F e b r u a r y Council 3 Reorganization Meeting 5:30 PM Double Garbage and Recycling Pick-up for SWB 1 and Downtown, East End, Parsons, Miners Mills Remember to check holiday schedules for collection changes Council Meeting Council Meeting /Christmas Trees City Holiday No DPW or City Hall services, garbage and recycling pick-up rescheduled for Jan. 4 New Years Day /Christmas Trees Dr. Martin Luther King Day Council Meeting Council Meeting /Christmas Trees /Christmas Trees

30 SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING All Together Now!!! YOU CAN NOW PLACE ALL YOUR RECYCLABLES IN ONE BIN! 1-7 plastics Aluminum Cans Aluminum Foil Cardboard Cereal boxes Color paper Detergent bottles Empty aerosol cans Envelopes (window OK) Egg cartons File folders Glass jars & bottles Hard & soft cover books Juice & milk cartons Junk mail Newspaper/inserts Magazines/brochures Multi 3-ply paper White paper Paperboard boxes Phone books/catalogs Plastic milk jugs Plastic soda bottles Pots & pans School papers Small metals Tin cans Water bottles NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Drinking glasses Plastics other than those listed Frozen food, ice cream or Scrap Metal frozen juice containers Shredded Paper Hazardous or Stickers or sheets of address bio-hazardous waste Light bulbs, plates or vases and stamps are OK) Mirror, ceramics or Pyrex Styrofoam Napkins Syringes Needles Tissues Paper to-go containers Tyvek envelopes Paper towels Waxed paper Plastic 6-pack holders Waxed cardboard Plastic microwave trays Window glass Physical Address 50 Breaker Road, Hanover Township, PA Mailing Address P.O. Box 1474, Kingston, PA 18704

31 JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH GROUP! Neighborhood Date Time Place North End Last Monday 7:00pm St. Mary s Social Hall, 522 Madison Street East End 2nd Monday 7:00pm Holy Saviour Church, 54 Hillard Street Solomon s Creek/ 3rd Tuesday 7:00pm Wyoming Valley Presbyterian Church, 2 Lockhart Street Goose Island South Wilkes-Barre 1st Monday 7:00pm Central United Methodist Church, Academy and South Franklin Street Lincoln Plaza/Boulevard Townhomes 4th Tuesday 2:00pm Lincoln Plaza, 51 Lincoln Plaza Rolling Mill Hill/Mayflower/Iron Triangle 1st Tuesday 7:00pm St. Andrews, 316 Parrish Street East End High Rise 1st Thursday 2:00pm East End High Rise, 295 Scott Street Valley View High Rise 2nd Thursday 2:00pm Valley View Terrace, 215 High Street South View High Rise 3rd Thursday 2:00pm South View Manor, 60 Monroe Street Parsons 3rd Thursday 7:00pm Parsons PM Church, 193 Austin Avenue Park Avenue Towers 1st Tuesday 2:00pm 300 Park Avenue Heights Last Thursday 7:00pm Marymount Center, 154 South Hancock Miners Mills 3rd Monday 7:00pm Marine Corp. League, 158 East Main Street 14 Central City 3rd Wednesday 6:30pm Provincial Towers Frequently Called Numbers Name Number Frequently Called Numbers Name Number For information, Call Please retain this schedule for future reference.

32 LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WILKES-BARRE, PA PERMIT NO 247 ECRWSSEDDM Abandoned Vehicles On Private Property On Streets ADA Ramps Administrator Ambulance Animals Barking Dogs Dead Animals (in right of way) Assessment Attorney Business Development Programs City Clerk,Ordinances & Regulations City Council Code Enforcement & Permits Building & Housing Code Health Code Planning and Zoning Community Action Team Community Development Programs Damage to City Property Drainage Clogged Street Drain Economic Development Programs Employment City Personnel WILKES-BARRE CITY PHONE DIRECTORY Engineer Fences: Regulations & Permits Fires (to report) 24 hours Fire Prevention Garbage Collection Illegal Dumping Grant Coordinator Handicap Parking Health Department Housing Rental Inspectors Buyer Notification Housing Inspection Development (new) Fair Housing Officer Public Housing Human Resources KOZ Program Licenses General Inquiries Business, Retail & Mercantile Contractors Games, Theater, Video Center Mayor's Office Media Request Nuisance Properties Parking Permits Parking Tickets Parks & Recreation Hollenback Golf Course Parks Facilities, Rental Payroll Planning & Zoning Police: Emergency 24 hour Accident Records- Business Hours Drug Information (Non Emergency) Purchasing Recycling Sewers (Sanitary) Clogged Sanitary Sewers Snow Removal Special Events Storm Drains, Lines Clogged Storm Flooding Streets & Alleys Streets Lights Line Painting, Streets & Crosswalks Potholes Street Sweeping & Cleaning Taxes, Property Traffic Parking Problems EMERGENCY REQUIRING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE Printed by Bedwick & Jones Printing, Wilkes-Barre, PA (570)

33 Abandoned Vehicles On Private Property On Streets ADA Ramps Administrator Ambulance Animals Barking Dogs Dead Animals (in right of way) Assessment Attorney Business Development Programs City Clerk,Ordinances & Regulations City Council Code Enforcement & Permits Building & Housing Code Health Code Planning and Zoning Community Action Team Community Development Programs Damage to City Property Drainage Clogged Street Drain Economic Development Programs Employment City Personnel WILKES-BARRE CITY PHONE DIRECTORY Engineer Fences: Regulations & Permits Fires (to report) 24 hours Fire Prevention Garbage Collection Illegal Dumping Grant Coordinator Handicap Parking Health Department Housing Rental Inspectors Buyer Notification Housing Inspection Development (new) Fair Housing Officer Public Housing Human Resources KOZ Program Licenses General Inquiries Business, Retail & Mercantile Contractors Games, Theater, Video Center Mayor's Office Media Request Nuisance Properties Parking Permits Parking Tickets Parks & Recreation Hollenback Golf Course Parks Facilities, Rental Payroll Planning & Zoning Police: Emergency 24 hour Accident Records- Business Hours Drug Information (Non Emergency) Purchasing Recycling Sewers (Sanitary) Clogged Sanitary Sewers Snow Removal Special Events Storm Drains, Lines Clogged Storm Flooding Streets & Alleys Streets Lights Line Painting, Streets & Crosswalks Potholes Street Sweeping & Cleaning Taxes, Property Traffic Parking Problems EMERGENCY REQUIRING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE Printed by Bedwick & Jones Printing, Wilkes-Barre, PA (570)