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Business park, landfill fill acreage
One of the Schuylkill County communities split by Interstate 81, Foster Township is a mostly rural township.

Formed in 1855 from Butler, Barry and Cass townships, Foster’s most notable operations are the Commonwealth Environmental Systems landfill and the Highridge at 81 business park. It was named in honor of Associate Judge Solomon Foster of Pottsville.

Population: 220  Founded: 1855

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Richard J. Zula, chairman; G. Robert Sterling, vice chairman; Robert G. Bowers, roadmaster

Municipal Address and Phone Number
Rt. 901, Sunbury Street
570-544-4137

Office Hours:
No set hours.

Regular Meeting Time:
6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Foster Township Building, 1540 Sunbury Road, Buck Run.

Part of the Minersville Area School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
Jonestown Road, Minersville, Pa 17954
Phone: 570-544-4764
Fax: 570-544-6162
Superintendent: M. Joseph Brady

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1230

HIGH SCHOOL:
Jonestown Road, Minersville, Pa 17954
Phone: 570-544-4761
Fax: 570-544-5866
Principal: Andrew M. Terry

ELEMENTARY CENTER:
Fifth Street, Minersville, Pa 17954
Phone: 570-544-2077
Fax: 570-544-1404
Principal: Judith A. McGrory

LLEWELLYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Old Llewellyn Road, Llewellyn, Pa 17944
Phone: 570-544-4453
Principal: Judith A. McGrory

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Fred Schenck, president; Margaret Butler, vice president; Christopher Bentz, secretary; Albert Marazas, treasurer; Marcella Cazonie, Scott Hunyara, Donna Kalovcak, William Murphy, Albert Wank

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month
Map of Foster Township