The Borough of Blossburg was incorporated on August 29, 1871 and is governed by a Council consisting of an elected seven member Board. The Council members have staggered terms, with each holding a four-year term. In addition to being responsible for the administration of the Borough, the Council also manages the Police Department. The Borough Manager, who is appointed by Council, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Borough and manages the work-force for the Borough and Municipal Authority.
Council Members
Jolene Hall – President
Joshua Jones – Vice President
Kenneth Johnson – Pro Temp
Jill Nickerson
James Rakoski
Robb Bowens
Kallie Wickman
Tim Martin – Mayor
Borough Solicitor
Patrick J. Barrett, III
21 Troy Street
PO Box 157
Canton, PA 17724
570-673-5180
Borough Council has established Committees to oversee certain aspects of the Borough and to recommend to Council any changes and/or additions to the Borough. Each Committee is made up of three (3) members of Council. The Mayor is part of the Police Committee and the Borough Council President may sit in on any Committee.
The Committees of the Borough include:
- Garbage, Water and Sewer Committee
- Budget Committee
- Streets & Roads; Property & Borough Equipment Committee
- Library Committee (This Committee meets the 3rd Monday of each month with the Library Board)
- Police Committee – Chaired by the Mayor
- Fire & Ambulance Department Committee
- Recreation Board
- Monument Committee
- Shade Tree Commission
- Business Development
Meetings
Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Borough Council Room
Work Session (if needed): held 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm Borough Council Room
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As your local government officials, we promise…
- To be responsible stewards of our community’s assets-from our financial resources to our natural environment, our downtown amenities, and our family-oriented neighborhoods and recreational facilities.
- To listen and learn from the people who make our community special – our residents, business owners, visitors, volunteers, and community partners.
- To honor our past but look boldly toward the future, enabling new ideas and opportunities that keep our community safe, active, diverse, unique, and desirable.