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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Todd Oravic</p><p>For Times Leader</p></bylineMeta></div><p>JACKSON TWP. &#8212; Two public announcements were made during a regular meeting held by the board of supervisors Monday night at the municipal building.</p><p>A meeting will be held with the fire department on Aug. 4 to discuss personnel matters. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the municipal building and will be attended by supervisors and Fire Chief Dan Manzoni.</p><p>Also, a cost-sharing program organized by Luzerne County with the state will allow for gypsy moth spraying in the area in 2016. Presently, a cost has not been set for residents seeking the service, though in 2014 the cost was $26 per acre.</p><p>Luzerne County Program Coordinator Keri Skvarla said a public information session will be scheduled and those interested should contact her after July 15, following her meeting with state representatives, at 570-820 - 6347.</p><p>In other business, Police Chief James Balavage will prepare and advertise a job description and requirements for police officer positions in the township.</p><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta>Reach the newsroom at 570-829-7242.</shirttailMeta></div>

Jackson Twp. sets fire personnel meeting