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Judge gives name to large township
Route 209 and the Schuylkill River parallel each other as they stretch across this large township east of the Pottsville area.

Formed from Schuylkill Township in 1846, Blythe surrounds both New Philadelphia and Middleport boroughs and includes the villages of Cumbola, Kaska and others.

Blythe is named in honor of Judge Calvin Blythe. It was settled by German farmers, who were followed by Irish, Welsh,
Scottish and English immigrants.

Population: 1009  Founded: 1846

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Albert J. Lubinsky, chairman; Cynthia Borchick, vice chairman; Thomas R. Quirk

Municipal Address and Phone Number
New Philadelphia Rd.
Kaska, Pa 17940
570-277-0475

Office Hours
8 am to 3:30 Monday through Friday.

Regular Meeting Time
6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.


Part of the Pottsville Area School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
1501 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2900
Fax: 570-621-2044
Superintendent: Dr. James T. Gallagher.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 3063

HIGH SCHOOL:
16th Street and Elk Avenue, Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2962
Fax: 570-621-2036
Principal: Charles R. Wagner

D.H.H. LENGEL MIDDLE SCHOOL:
1541 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2924
Fax: 570-621-2999
Principal: Edward L. Hauck

JOHN S. CLARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
601 N. 6th Street, Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2945
Fax: 570-621-2038
Principal: Paula J. Peron

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Robert W. Wachter, president; Patrick J. Murphy, vice president; Peggy Dragna Jaeger, treasurer; Dr. Jack T. Dolbin, Agnes M. Reiley, Margaret D. "Peg" Koury, Barbara J. Lord, the Rev. Philip S. Bendle III, Dr. Michael D. Smink.

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month; work session, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.


Part of the Saint Clair Area School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
227 S. Mill Street, Saint Clair, Pa 17970
Phone: 570-429-2716
Fax: 570-429-2862
Superintendent: William M. Gallagher.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 544

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL:
227 S. Mill Street, Saint Clair, Pa 17970
Phone: 570-429-2716
Fax: 570-429-2862
Principal: William E. Moran

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Louis M. DePauli, president; Frederick Cicero, vice president; Robert Matlock, treasurer; Cheryl DeAngelo, secretary; Jeanetta Vernitsky, Michael Bulino Sr., Daniel Eagan, Robert Mullin, Michele Tobin

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.


Map of Blythe Township