Silberline expansion on track
Rush Township supervisors unanimously approved several requests for waivers for expansions at the Silberline Manufacturing Company, located on Lincoln Drive in Hometown.
According to William McMullen, the township’s municipal engineering representative, the waivers granted will allow Silberline, a paint pigment manufacturer, to expand their process to include water-based products and will include a 77-foot-tall distillation tower.
Other matters
Police Chief Ken Zipovsky announced plans to hold the Rush Township Police Department’s inaugural 5K Run/Walk, which will be held in conjunction with a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 27, in the Hometown Farmers Market parking lot.
Participants can register for the 5K at www.rushtownship.org and anyone interested in participating in the Trunk or Treat can call the township office directly at 570-668-2938.
The event will include a costume contest, a trunk decoration contest, food, games and “lots” of candy.
Resident William Boyd questioned the supervisors as to whether or not the township gets any money back from the recycling program.
Chairman Shawn Gilbert said the township does, but the total amount wouldn’t be available until the end of the year.
Supervisors announced that the administrative offices will be closed on Sept. 3 for Labor Day, and garbage will be picked up on Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 that week.
