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Mechanics were first settlers
Another small borough that represents an extension of Pottsville, Mechanicsville was laid out by John and Robert Long in 1836.

It was incorporated as a borough in 1914, and was originally part of Port Carbon.

Many of the original settlers were mechanics associated with the area’s industrial trade.

Population: 515   Founded: 1914

Government
Seven-member borough council.
Mayor: Joseph M. Lango
Members: Darlene Z. Lango, president; Dave J. Bohr, vice president; John H. Evans Jr., Cindy L. Bohr, Patricia Meadows, Mark E. Laubenstine, Barry J. Kline.

Municipal Address and Phone Number
1126 Pottsville St., Pottsville
Phone: 570-628-5710 or 570-622-5193

Office Hours: No set hours.

Regular Meeting Time: 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the 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 Mechanicsville  (PDF - 44 K)