Avoca Borough Council voted unanimously to adopt two grant applications and approve a heater replacement contract. The council adopted Resolution 10 of 2026 seeking a Luzerne County LSA Grant for police equipment and vehicles totaling $142,212.52 and Resolution 11 of 2026 for basketball court
Avoca Council approves street project payments and routine business. Council President Holly Homschek presided over the eight-member council, which unanimously approved a $12,222.28 change order and an $18,200.05 payment to Pioneer for the Bennet Street wall project, with Borough Engineer Paul
Avoca approves $232,350 in construction payments for Little League Clubhouse. Council President Holly Homschek led the nine-member council in approving construction payment applications totaling $232,349.85: $43,014 to Hadley Construction for general work, $9,322.50 for plumbing, $6,555 to Advanced
Avoca Borough Council approves 33 percent increase in worker's compensation insurance costs. The council unanimously renewed its worker's compensation coverage with Encova Insurance at $12,547, marking a 33 percent jump from the prior year's $9,444 quote. Council President Holly Homschek oversaw
Avoca Borough consolidates two administrative offices, appointing VAN LUVENDER to dual role. The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 7 and Resolution 7 of 2026, merging the Secretary and Treasurer positions with incumbent Sandra VAN LUVENDER named to the combined Borough Secretary/Treasurer post.
Avoca Borough consolidates secretary-treasurer position, OKs construction payments. Council President Holly Homschek led a unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance 7 of 2026, allowing one official to hold both Borough Secretary and Treasurer titles simultaneously. The council immediately passed Resolution
Avoca Borough Council approves building maintenance and rejects gas line easement. The five-member council unanimously approved a $4,878 replacement of the heating and air conditioning system's blower motor and wheel housing at the Borough Building, along with a $1,149 renewal of the QuickBooks
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