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1. I'm a new resident. Do you have a listing of utility companies?
2. Who do I call in case of an emergency?
3. What hospitals are in our area?
4. What important phone numbers should I keep handy?
5. What are the phone numbers to my state officials?
6. What are the phone numbers to Northampton County Services?
7. Where can we pick up a Recycling Container?
8. What if our can is damaged?
9. What permits are required when moving to Forks Township?
10. What are the requirements for voting?
11. What is the School District in Forks Township?
12. Where is the Tax Assessor's Office located?
13. Where are the Forks Township meetings held each month?
14. How do I get a dog license application?
15. How do I reserve a pavilion for a family function?
16. Where do I get an application for a Block Party?
17. Where do I get Complaint Forms?
18. Where do I get a permit for garage / yard sales?
19. What is the Forks "EMS" Tax?
20. What do I need to know about Real Estate Taxes?
21. Where can I get a Tax Certification Request form?
22. What is the process to install a by-pass meter?

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1. What is storm water runoff?
2. Why should I care about storm water runoff?
3. What can I do to help prevent storm water runoff?

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1. What do I do about Abandoned Vehicles?
2. How do I apply for a Block Party Permit?
3. What are the Directions to Forks Township Police Department?
4. How do I report Domestic Violence?
5. Where do I get information for non-criminal Finger Printing?
6. How do I make a Police Report?
7. How do I obtain a Copy of a Police Report?
8. What do I do if I received a Traffic Citation?

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1. What can I do with tree trimmings from my property?
2. Does the Township pick up leaves?
3. There is a loose dog running around the neighborhood. Who can I call?
4. My mailbox was damaged during snow plowing who is responsible?
5. How can I dispose of my Christmas tree?
6. I would like to report a sinkhole. What do I do?
7. What about Snow Plowing?

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1. If the Township knew the storm was coming, why wasn't more done to prepare and clear the roads earlier?
2. Who is responsible to clear snow and ice on the State roads?
3. Why are Forks Township roads in bad shape compared to other Townships?
4. There are always problems on my street (last one plowed, not yet plowed, plowed hours ago, etc.). Why don’t you clear it up sooner and keep it clear?
5. Why do the plow trucks have to drive so fast?
6. Why are the plows still out if there's no snow on the road? Are workers trying to collect overtime?
7. Why did the plow truck come through my road so many times?
8. Why was there was still ice and snow on the road after you got done plowing?
9. Why use road salt?
10. Why is the driver putting down too much/not enough salt?
11. Why do you have to plow curb to curb?
12. I already finished shoveling my driveway, and that plow truck came by again and plowed me in! Why is snow piled in my driveway? Will the Township remove the snow from the end of my driveway?
13. I live on a cul-de-sac and I get more snow in my driveway and on my property than anywhere else in town. Why?
14. Can I pay the Township to clear my driveway or sidewalk?
15. Who is responsible for clearing in front of my mailbox?
16. The large piles of snow at the corners of my street are so high I can't see oncoming traffic. Who is responsible for removing the snow?
17. The catch basin on my street is covered with snow. Who is responsible to clear it?
18. My street is so narrow that 2 cars cannot pass side by side. What will be done?
19. How do I report that the plow truck knocked over my mailbox and what will be done about it?
20. The plow damaged my property, home, or driveway. How do I report this and what will be done about it?
21. My basketball hoop [or other object at my property] was damaged by the plow. What will be done about it?
22. How do I report plow damage?
23. Will my garbage be collected during bad weather?
24. What can I do to help?

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1. When are Building Permits required?
2. What are the restrictions for sheds?
3. Where can a fence be located on your property?
4. What are the height restrictions for a fence?
5. What are the requirements for an Above Ground Pool?
6. Do I need a permit for an Inflatable Pool?
7. What is required for In Ground Pools?
8. What are the requirements for a Basement conversion to living space?
9. Who can I contact with questions regarding building inspections?
10. Who do I contact regarding permits?
11. Who do I contact regarding zoning questions?
12. How close can a driveway be to the property line?
13. How close to the property line can I plant trees and shrubs?
14. Am I responsible for my neighbor's tree branches that encroach onto my property?
15. What is meant by Township Right-of-Way?
16. What can I do regarding Grading/Water run-off problems on my property?