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Clifton Township PA - Lackawanna County

Clifton Township PA - Lackawanna CountyClifton Township PA - Lackawanna CountyClifton Township PA - Lackawanna County
Latest Agendas

Clifton Township Meeting Times

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet on the third Thursday of each month for a work session at 6:45 pm followed by a regular monthly meeting at 7:00 pm.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Recreation COMMITTEE

 The Recreation Committee will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm. 

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    Documents

    2025 Approved Budget (pdf)

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    Clifton Township Zoning Map (pdf)

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    About Us

     

    The Township of Clifton was originally settled in 1815. The Township of  Clifton was formed from Covington, December 14, 1875. Jacob Gress,  the first settler, located here in 1840. He opened the first tavern in the log-house in the most primitive style. He was a brave hunter, and was the proud owner of 73 bear skins. He also killed over 700 deer and a  large number of panthers and wolves, and much small game. The first store was built in 1863 or 1864 by Herbine, Baum & Co., at Clifton. 

    The population was 282 in 1880; 172 in 1890; 200 in 1900; 203 in 1910.                  

    Clifton Township is located in the southeast corner of Lackawanna County. 


    Contact Us

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    Call 570 842-4272  Fax 570 842-2608 

    Email  Secretary@cliftontownship.com


    We love our residents, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.

    Clifton Township

    361 State Route 435, Clifton Township Pennsylvania 18424, United States

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