Happy New Year!

January News from Smithfield

Supervisors Adopt No-Tax Increase Budget

On December 17th, the Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the budget for 2025. The tax rates will not increase for 2025.

Key highlights of the 2025 budget include:

Continued support for Fire/EMS services
- Providing over $344,000 for fire service providers
- Providing over $187,000 for EMS providers
Improvements for the Municipal Center & Department of Public Works
- Purchase of two dump trucks replacing one 18 year-old truck and one 22 year-old truck
- Purchase of Township vehicle replacing a 22 year-old vehicle
Completion of Green Light Go grant, automating traffic signals on the 209 Corridor
Completion of several parks projects
- Second phase of Marshalls Falls Park
- Third phase of Waterfront Wellness Park (Vision Loss Trail)
- River’s Edge Bike Park Master Site Plan

View the 2025 Budget

Municipal Center Holiday Closures

The Municipal Center will be closed early (at 1 p.m.) on Tuesday, December 31st and will be closed Wednesday, January 1st.

Smithfield Awarded Grant for Park Security

Monroe County Commissioners awarded Smithfield Township $30,000 for park security via their Hotel Tax program. Funds received enable tourism impact mitigation and tourism promotion.

The Township will use these funds for the purchase of guard booths and security cameras for our parks. The improved infrastructure will allow for better enforcement of the Township’s out-of-county park fee.

Remove Hazards for Snow Clearing

The snowy season is upon us, which means it’s time to remove any hazards for snow clearing. Remember to clear mailbox areas to prevent damage from snow pushed by plows. Keep driveways accessible and remove any roadside obstacles like basketball hoops or waste receptacles. Let’s work together to keep Smithfield’s roads safe and passable this winter!

Eligible Residents Can Participate in Well Water Study

Researchers at Temple University are looking for families who drink water from a private well for a paid study. They are interested in keeping children safe from illnesses that can be spread by drinking water from private wells. Participating families will receive a free UV water treatment device and installation ($1000) and up to $90 in gift cards. Families will receive $100 for referring eligible families to our study.

Families can participate from home. To be part of this NIH-funded study, families must have a child three years old or younger and live in select Pennsylvania counties.

For more information, visit their website below, call them at (215) 204-5124, or email them at wettrial@temple.edu.

Visit the WET Trial Website

Input Needed on PA Housing Action Plan

Governor Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, creating the Pennsylvania Housing Action Plan. The Housing Action Plan Workgroup is requesting the input of all Pennsylvanians to help address the housing shortage and homeless crisis. The survey is open below.

Goals of the Plan

Assess and determine Commonwealth-wide, regional, and local housing needs.
Identify goals with measurable outcomes, available resources, and other items DCED believes may be necessary for achieving the goals outlined in the Housing Action Plan.
Identify, review, and assess the effectiveness of housing programs and resources offered by Commonwealth agencies.
Provide recommendations for:
1. State housing programs, investments, and policymaking initiatives, and
2. public and private sector best practices to improve housing outcomes across the Commonwealth.

Take the Survey

Last Chance for River’s Edge Bike Park Survey!

The River’s Edge Bike Park is located at 123 River Road in Smithfield Township (between the Minisink Hotel and Minisink Park) and is maintained by both Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Townships. The existing park consists of a bike pump track, disc golf course, and natural trails throughout.

Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Townships received a grant to develop a Master Plan for future development of the park. Part of that Master Plan includes surveying the public. Please complete the below survey to aid in the development of the Master Site Plan.

Take the Survey