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Borough’s name honors Reading judge

While small in size, Gordon is on the edge of considerable development, with the Federal Correctional Institution/Schuylkill and the Highridge on 81 Business Park both near its borders. Gordon takes its name from David F. Gordon, a Reading judge.

The region was part of Butler Township until the borough was established in 1891. Gordon Plane, completed in 1855, lifted nearly 2,000 coal cars daily over the mountains.

Population: 769  Founded: 1891

Government
Seven-member borough council.
Mayor: Suzanne O'Neill
Members: Lynn M. Korn, president; Joseph P. O’Neill, vice president; William Metzinger Jr., Rose Yost, Tara Zaharick, Charles R. Lynch, George Rickard.

Municipal Address and Phone Number
East Plane and Otto streets
Gordon, PA 17936
Phone: 570-875-4909
Fax: 570-875-4909

Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Regular Meeting Time:
7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the municipal building.

Part of the North Schuylkill School District
DISTRICT OFFICE:
15 Academy Lane, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-874-0466
Fax: 570-874-3334
Superintendent: Dr. John E. Eisenhauer

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 2308

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL:
15 Academy Lane, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-874-0466
Fax: 570-874-3334
Principal: Sharon Snyder

ASHLAND ELEMENTARY CENTER:
1 Broad Street, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-875-2371 Fax: 570-875-3334
Principal: Barbara Yaneck

FRACKVILLE ELEMENTARY CENTER:
42 S. Centre Street, Frackville, Pa 17944
Phone: 570-874-3661
Fax: 570-874-2857
Principal: Patricia Brand

RINGTOWN ELEMENTARY CENTER:
Hancock Street, Ringtown, Pa 17967
Phone: 570-889-3161
Fax: 570-889-3595
Principal: Patricia Brand

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Carl C. Pyzowski, president; Adam J. Bernodin III, vice president; Robert N. Dampman, vice president; Peter Zuber, treasurer; Christine L. Heyer, secretary; Marilyn A. Connell, Robert Kahler Jr., John M. Morgan Jr., Todd D. Selgrade

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME: 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month


Map of Gordon