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Noted for abundant reservoirs, prison
Formed from Rush Township in 1849, its first settler came to the area in 1791. Coal mining has been the primary industry.

The township surrounds Mahanoy City and has an abundance of reservoirs in its northern area. It also is home to the State Correctional Institution/ Mahanoy, one of two state prisons in the county.

Population: 1,112  Founded: 1849

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Timothy W. Bradbury, chairman; Sharon R. Chiao, vice chairman; Daniel J. Bradbury

Municipal Address and Phone Number
Birch and Vine streets
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
Phone: 570-773-1553
Fax: 570-773-6162

Office Hours
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday

Regular Meeting Time
6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Mahanoy Area High School

Part of the Mahanoy Area School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
800 W. South Street, Mahanoy City, Pa 17948
Phone: 570-773-3443
Fax: 570-773-2913
Superintendent: John M. Murtin

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1413

HIGH SCHOOL:
800 W. South Street, Mahanoy City, Pa 17948
Phone: 570-773-3443
Fax: 570-773-2913
Principal: Charles A. Reh

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
800 W. South Street, Mahanoy City, Pa 17948
Phone: 570-773-2522
Fax: 570-773-4034
Principal: J. William Hume III


ELEMENTARY CENTER:
800 W. South Street, Mahanoy City, Pa 17948
Phone: 570-773-3443
Fax: 570-773-1821
Principal: Barbara Grazel

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Mary Hillibush, president; Jim Salmon, vice president; John McFarland, treasurer; Bridget Bowman, secretary; Julie Fazio, Tom Homa, Stephen Kaczmarczyk, Teckla McCabe, Joe Yanushefsky

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month
Map of Mahanoy Township