Upcoming Pennsylvania American Water Field Verifications Work - Lehman Pike
April 21, 2026

In line with federal and state requirements, Pennsylvania American Water is developing an inventory of all utility- and customer-owned water service line materials. As part of this effort, a Pennsylvania American Water contractor, working with CDM Smith, will be completing test-pitting work over the next few months at properties in your community to identify the materials of currently unknown utility and customer service lines. 

Properties planned for test pitting will receive a pre-work postcard, email, and doorhanger notifying the residents of the upcoming work. Typical work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work on weekends and after hours is not expected unless required to maintain project schedule. Vehicles in the area may need to be moved prior to the start of construction.

All work will be performed within the utility right-of-way and includes digging multiple test holes (approximately 18 inches x18 inches) to assess the service line material at points 1 and 2 in the diagram below. If we can visually inspect the service line where it enters a property, we may be able to avoid performing test holes at point 2.

After the work is completed, our contractor will leave a doorhanger noting the determined service line materials and any next steps. Customers can contact CDM Smith at 717-581-8599 or visit pennsylvaniaamwater.com/leadfacts for more information.

Information regarding Duplicate Tax Bills
3/18/26

All 2026 Real Estate tax bills have been mailed.  If you did not receive your 2026 Real Estate tax bill, please leave an email with your name, address  or control number, and I can email you a duplicate bill. 

Please note that all tax payments can be made via online, or pay in person on the specific days located on your tax bill as well as mail your payments in to the PO Box listed on the bill.

(As a reminder no cash accepted)

To help serve the Delaware Township residents better, I will be available for in-person tax collection every 3rd Friday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting March 20th at the Delaware Twp Municipal Building located at 116 Wilson Hill Rd.  

Thank you,
Yvonne Teta Summers, Delaware Twp Tax Collector
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PO Box 84
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
272-422-7800

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
March 5, 2026
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Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change ​Smoke Alarm Batteries When Clocks “Spring Forward” this Weekend 

Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when moving their clocks ahead one hour for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change. Functioning and properly placed smoke alarms can decrease the risk of dying in a home fire by as much as half. Dead or missing batteries are the most common cause of a smoke or CO alarm malfunction.

Pennsylvania often leads the nation in fire deaths. Sadly, 2026 is off to a similar start with 26 fire fatalities reported to the United States Fire Administration through March 2, 2026.

“Pennsylvania is once again leading the nation in fire-related deaths, and that underscores just how critical it is for every family to maintain working smoke alarms in their homes,” said State Fire Commissioner Tom Cook. “With only a few minutes to escape a home fire, a properly functioning smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death. Please test your smoke alarms regularly, replace batteries when needed, and make fire safety a priority for your loved ones.”

During a home fire, you may have fewer than two minutes to safely exit, so Commissioner Cook recommends the following steps:
Ensure early notification by installing and maintaining working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be installed:
on every floor of the home, inside every sleeping area, and in hallways outside sleeping areas.

Develop and practice an escape plan once your alarm sounds to include:
having two ways out of each room, a designated meeting place once outside, and taking a headcount to ensure everyone got out safely.
Once safely out of the home, contact 9-1-1 for help.
It’s important to assist younger children and older adults with developing and practicing plans.

Carbon monoxide alarms also save lives. CO is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can impact you before you are aware of exposure. Sources of CO gas can include wood-burning fireplaces and stoves, gas fireplaces, appliances, grills, generators, and motor vehicles. Maintaining wood and gas-burning appliances is critical to reduce the risk of malfunctions that can lead to carbon monoxide exposure. Having a working CO detector in your home can alert you before you recognize symptoms often confused with other illnesses such as nausea, headaches, dizziness, disorientation, and fatigue.

If you need a smoke alarm, visit the Ready PA website to request a free smoke alarm from the American Red Cross. All smoke and CO alarms should be tested monthly, including alarms wired to a home’s electrical system. Smoke and CO alarms have a life span, and the entire unit should be replaced every ten years with a new one. Most newer alarms come with a non-replaceable sealed battery designed to last ten years. If your home includes family members with sensory or physical needs, install smoke alarms with lights, vibrations, or alternate sounds including voices to provide them with early warning.

Homeowners unsure of how to maintain or install smoke and CO alarms can call their local fire department for advice. Renters should consult local ordinances to understand any legal requirements for landlords in their area to provide smoke and CO alarms. To learn more about making your home a safer home, including smoke and CO alarms, fire extinguishers, and home sprinkler systems, visit the Ready PA Safer Home website.

The Shapiro Administration has the backs of our firefighters and first responders, to ensure they are ready to serve our communities. After signing Act 121 of 2024 into law, first responders now have access to critical mental health care for post-traumatic stress injuries sustained on the job.

In his 2026-27 budget proposal, Governor Shapiro is seeking a new, competitive grant program to add an additional $30 million in in funding to our fire department to make our communities safer yet. Our firefighters are there for us when we need it the most, now more than ever, it is time to show up for them.

You can make a difference in your community right now. Learn how to volunteer with your local fire department.

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COUNTY-WIDE REASSESSMENT RATIO CHANGE
January 6, 2026

MILFORD, PA ― In 2026, Pike County will change the predetermined assessment ratio from 25% to 100% of the 1994 base value. This change will go into effect for 2027. The 25% ratio was set by the Board of Assessment Appeals in 1996 and has not been changed since. With a county-wide reassessment planned, it has been determined that values set at 100% will make more sense to all taxpayers.

This 2026 ratio change will not necessarily impact the taxes you pay in 2027. The law (referenced below) states that in the year of a reassessment or ratio change, all property tax authorities must roll their millage rates back to a point of breakeven, in other words, revenue neutral.

Example of a current property assessment:

Base year 1996 value of 80,000 with a Predetermined ratio of 25%

Current assessment:   20,000

Current county tax rate at face 27.99 or the decimal equivalent of 0.02799

Formula:          80,000 x 25% or 0.25 = 20,000

                        20,000 x 0.02799 = $559.80

New base year 2026 value of 80,000 with a Predetermined ratio of 100%

New assessment:        80,000

Revised county tax rate at face 6.9975 or the decimal equivalent of 0.0069975

Formula:          80,000 x 100% or 1.00 = 80,000

                        80,000 x 0.0069975 = $559.80

So, when the new reassessed values of 2028 arrive indicating the current market value of the property, owners can easily determine the value change based on 100% of the before a 1996 value versus the new 2028 value.