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The busy Schuylkill Valley Railroad once traversed this small community
Another Schuylkill Valley community, Middleport is just east of New Philadelphia.

Historical accounts report Adam Stahl as the first settler in the area, halfway between Tamaqua and Pottsville along the former Schuylkill Valley Railroad and, today, Route 209. Stahlxs descendants later became major landowners in the area.

Borough council first met on May 2, 1859.

Population: 458  Founded: 1830

Government:
Five-member borough council
Mayor: Vacant
Members: Anthony Thomas, Anthony Russek, Allen Spotts, Scott Jones, Joseph Rolenaitis and Kenneth Penkauski.

Municipal Address and Phone Number:
P.O. Box 172 Washington Street, Middleport
Phone: 570-277-0626

Office Hours: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Regular Meeting Time: 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday 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.

Map of Middleport