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City of Hazleton

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Hazleton will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-municipal Comprehensive Plan for the City of Hazleton, the Borough of West Hazleton and Hazle Township on April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The hearing will be held in City Council Chambers, Hazleton City Hall, 40 N Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. If the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-municipal Comprehensive Plan is determined ready for adoption after the public presentation and comment period, the City Council will approve the adoption of the Plan that evening at the City Council meeting.

All interested parties are invited to attend, participate, and comment on the Multi-municipal Comprehensive Plan. The plan is available for review on the City website, www.hazletoncity.org. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing via email to the Plan Consultant, scalluori@hailstoneeconomic.com.

Sean W. Logsdon, Esquire

City of Hazleton Solicitor

85 Drasher Road

Drums, PA 18222

Please publish the above ad in the March 17th and March 31st editions of the Standard Speaker in the legal notices. PLEASE SEND PROOF OF PUBLICATION AND INVOICE TO:

Eileen Matenkoski, City Clerk

City of Hazleton

40 North Church Street

Hazleton, PA 18201


The City of Hazleton (City), West Hazleton Borough (Borough), and Hazle Township (Township) are in the final stages of completing a multi-municipal comprehensive plan. A comprehensive plan is a tool that communities use to plan for their future. It starts by describing a community’s vision for their character and quality of life. The plan is a policy guide for land use, development, and land conservation that aligns with the community’s ten-year goals. The City is accepting public comments on the plan through March 27, 2026. Please email our consultant with your comments at scalluori@hailstoneeconomic.com" data-linkindex="0">scalluori@hailstoneeconomic.com


UPDATE on the current Hazleton City Snow Ban: 

§ 325-14Parking regulations.

C.  After the forty-eight-hour period immediately following the snowfall has passed, or once an emergency period is declared over, parking shall be allowed on both sides of the street as long as all laws and ordinances can be complied with, including, but not limited to, parking within 12 inches from the curb.

[Amended 1-17-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-1; 4-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-5]

https://ecode360.com/3722093


HPD Notice to accept applicants for the Police Department Testing of Candidates.  

02/26/2026  The HPD Testing of Candidates has been cancelled. A future date will be announced, and all applicants will be notified.

 


Columbus Court Park & Pagnotti Field Master Plan -- Public Survey

The City of Hazleton invites residents to complete a survey to help shape the future of Columbus Court Park and Pagnotti Field. The survey is part of a structured Master Site Plan process, led by Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

The plan will:

  • Evaluate existing park conditions
  • Gather community ideas through meetings and surveys
  • Develop design options Refine a draft plan based on feedback
  • Create a final plan with recommended improvements, priorities, and cost estimates

Why it matters: Columbus Court Park and Pagnotti Field are neighborhood anchors, places where children play, families gather, and teams compete. This process will ensure they continue to serve residents of all ages and abilities.

Plan Maestro del Parque Columbus Court y Campo Pagnotti Survey

Esta encuesta es su oportunidad para ayudar a dar forma al futuro de este parque. Queremos escuchar a todos: niños, adolescentes, adultos y personas mayores de todos los vecindarios y orígenes. Gracias por aportar su voz.

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About

The Greater Hazleton Area is located at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, a popular vacation destination that offers year-round recreation.

It's the Greater Hazleton Area's excellent quality of life that makes the area so attractive to people and businesses from all around the world.

Contact

  main:
570.459.4960
police non-emergency:
570.459.4940
     
  City of Hazleton
40 N. Church St., Hazleton, PA 18201
  Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 am – 4:00pm (Closed on all federal holidays)