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Obtaining permits was the hot topic of discussion at the June 3rd meeting. It was communicated that one of Thompson Township residents is currently building what appears to be a garage, with no apparent permit. Supervisors discussed various ways of informing out of state and local residents that permits are required in the Township. The Township Supervisors issue permits for all structures 1,200 sq. ft. and under that do not have water or electric, such as garages, gazebo’s, sheds, etc. All other permits such as sewer, homes, and all other structures that will have water and electric will be forwarded to JHA by the Township Supervisors. All permit applications are available at the Thompson Township building.

“If you won’t leave, I will!” Starrucca Borough Council President Jack Downton shouted those words at meeting attendee Darl Haynes. Council members were visibly stunned as President Downton hurriedly gathered his possessions in preparation for departure. For a moment it appeared Council might remain in session and continue the meeting in his absence. But Secretary Pattie Smith murmured, “I don’t feel safe; I’m leaving.” In short order an adjournment motion won passage and the tension-filled meeting broke up amid a swirl of amazement, anger, distrust, and disgust.

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