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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
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Data collections, public meetings scheduled in Northumberland County reassessment project
SUNBURY — Data collection is underway as part of the Northumberland County Countywide Reassessment Project and the first public meeting about the project is scheduled for Wednesday night. Commissioner Sam Schiccatano said to help property owners understand the reassessment process, Northumberland County will hold a series of public meetings. The first is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Shikellamy High School. This meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the reassessment, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the process, Schiccatano said. According to county commissioners, county leaders are embarking on the reassessment initiative to ensure fair and equitable property assessments for tax purposes. "For the first time since 1972, the county will conduct a comprehensive property reassessment, in partnership with Tyler Technologies, to update property values and reflect current market conditions," commissioners announced in a press release announcing the data collection and public meeting. "This reassessment is designed to ensure that property taxes are distributed fairly across all residents." Tyler Technologies is a provider of integrated software and technology services for the public sector. "We are excited to begin this critical project that will help ensure fair and accurate property assessments," Mary Noldy, of Tyler Technologies, said. "This reassessment will ensure more equitable tax distribution and reflect the current real estate market. We encourage all property owners to attend the public meeting and stay informed throughout the process." County officials say property owners can expect data collection from officials who are beginning to visit properties to gather necessary details for accurate assessments. Data collectors will not enter homes, and property owners will not need to do anything for the initial data gathering, officials said. Data collectors can be identified by their bright yellow vests, county-issued photo ID badges and also by visiting the project website to view a photo of the person who is gathering data at the property. For more information about the reassessment project or to view future meeting dates, please visit Property owners can also call the Northumberland County Assessment Bureau at 570 988-4112 or email assessmentdatarequest@ with any questions.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighters raise concerns over 911 Centers consolidation
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The future of Northumberland County's 911 Center is raising concerns among volunteer firefighters. Many attended Tuesday's commissioners meeting to voice their frustrations over a potential merger with neighboring counties. While commissioners say no decisions have been made, volunteers worry about the cost and impact on emergency response. The potential consolidation of Northumberland and Schuylkill County 911 centers has volunteer firefighters on edge. The county recently approved a study to see if merging operations would be financially beneficial. For those who rely on the system every day, change means uncertainty. 'We stand to lose the most; we, the volunteer fire service, stands to lose the most with these communication questions, and we want to be involved, and we have the knowledge to be involved,' said Warrior Run Fire Department Chief Douglas Funk. County commissioners reassured firefighters that the study is purely exploratory, emphasizing that no decisions have been made yet 'In the past few months, we've been working with Columbia, Montour to do a study, and we've also been talking to Schuylkill County to do a study, so we're just waiting to see, you know, when these studies come back at the end of the year. What's the best course for Northumberland County to take?' Northumberland County Commissioner Sam Schiccatano stated. Nonprofit spotlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month One concern for firefighters is cost, since they operate on tight budgets. They say any changes to 911 operations and radio systems could mean significant expenses 'When it comes down to the local volunteer fire companies in the municipalities just not being able to fund another upgrade to go onto another system, it's just not compatible with what we already have,' Elysburg Fire Department Chief Dennis Kroh stated. Commissioners say they will include all departments in the decision-making process once the results are in. 'So when these studies come back sometime in November, December, we'll be meeting with the firefighters, police officers, anyone who uses 911, and you know, meet and decide what's best for us,' Schiccatano added. Commissioners say these studies are not costing taxpayers anything. They are being funded by PEMA. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
