Briar Creek Township Phone #: 570-752-8262
150 Municipal Road Fax #: 570-759-1681
Berwick, PA 18603 Updated: November 6, 2024
150 Municipal Road Fax #: 570-759-1681
Berwick, PA 18603 Updated: November 6, 2024
Welcome to BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP!
The Briar Creek Township Board of Supervisors are pleased to provide you with access to our Township activities and Departments through the use of our Website. The information contained here offers you easy access to our local government information and is a quick reference to elected and appointed Township Officials, meeting dates, and contact information as well as helpful community information and contact links. If you have any suggestions for the website, please let us know. We are here to serve you and want to provide you with the information that you need most and that you are interested in. Should you need additional information that is not listed, please feel free to call the Municipal building at (570) 752-8262 for further assistance.
***ALERT***
Due to the severe dry conditions, all of Columbia County is under a temporary OPEN BURN BAN effective November 9th, 2024 thru December 9th, 2024.
Click here to view the County Resolution.
Briar Creek Township Secretary / Treasurer
Shannon Johnson
Shannon can be reached at 570-752-8262 ext. 1, via email at sjohnson@briarcreektwp.org.
Her office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.*
* Please note office hours are subject to change as may be necessary.
Shannon Johnson
Shannon can be reached at 570-752-8262 ext. 1, via email at sjohnson@briarcreektwp.org.
Her office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.*
* Please note office hours are subject to change as may be necessary.
Township Contact Numbers
For an Emergency Dial 911
For a Non-Emergency Dial 570-784-6300
For a Non-Emergency Dial 570-784-6300
Police Department: 570-759-0354 ext. 2
Road & Maintenance Department: 570-759-0633 ext. 3
Sewage Enforcement / Permits: 570-956-2123
Supervisors: bct@briarcreektwp.org
Tax Collector - Columbia County Tax Office: 570-389-5642
Township Office / Township Business: 570-752-8262
Zoning & Codes / Permits: 570-993-4098
Road & Maintenance Department: 570-759-0633 ext. 3
Sewage Enforcement / Permits: 570-956-2123
Supervisors: bct@briarcreektwp.org
Tax Collector - Columbia County Tax Office: 570-389-5642
Township Office / Township Business: 570-752-8262
Zoning & Codes / Permits: 570-993-4098
- For Briar Creek Borough’s Rental Hall on Park Road, please call the Borough Office at 570-759-1566.
- Briar Creek Lake is managed by Columbia County. The pavilions, picnic tables, & grills are available on a first come, first save basis; no reservations are necessary. There is no rental fee for their use.
Meetings & Work Sessions
The Supervisor's Meeting is scheduled for Monday December 2, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.
The Work Session is scheduled for Monday November 18, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.
The Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
Meetings and Work Sessions are held at the Township Building, 150 Municipal Road, Berwick, PA 18603.
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Please click here for a list of all regularly scheduled meeting for 2024.
Please note - meetings are subject to change in accordance with public notice requirements.
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The Supervisor's Meeting is scheduled for Monday December 2, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.
The Work Session is scheduled for Monday November 18, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.
The Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
Meetings and Work Sessions are held at the Township Building, 150 Municipal Road, Berwick, PA 18603.
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Please click here for a list of all regularly scheduled meeting for 2024.
Please note - meetings are subject to change in accordance with public notice requirements.
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Briar Creek & North Centre Townships
Joint Multimunicipal Comprehensive Plan Implementation Meetings
The Briar Creek Township Board of Supervisors adopted the
Briar Creek and North Centre Township Multimunicipal Comprehensive Plan
The plan is available by clicking these links:
Plan: Executive Summary
Plan: Cover Page
Plan: BCT & NCT Resolutions
Plan: Table of Contents & Acknowledgements
Plan Part 1: Pages 1-10
Plan Part 2: Pages 11-25
Plan Part 3: Pages 26-40
Plan Part 4: Pages 41-55
Plan Part 5: Pages 56-Appendices
Briar Creek and North Centre Township Multimunicipal Comprehensive Plan
The plan is available by clicking these links:
Plan: Executive Summary
Plan: Cover Page
Plan: BCT & NCT Resolutions
Plan: Table of Contents & Acknowledgements
Plan Part 1: Pages 1-10
Plan Part 2: Pages 11-25
Plan Part 3: Pages 26-40
Plan Part 4: Pages 41-55
Plan Part 5: Pages 56-Appendices
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TAX COLLECTOR INFORMATION
Columbia County Tax Assessment Office 11 West Main Street Main Street County Annex Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Phone: 570-389-5642 / Fax: 570-389-5646 Email: cctaxoffice@columbiapa.org Web Link: Assessment Office and Tax Claim Bureau (columbiapa.org) |
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HISTORY OF BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP
Briar Creek Township, founded by deed on May 20th, 1814 is located in east central Columbia County, Pennsylvania. For the most part, it is a rural community, which according to the 2020 Census has an estimated population of 2,982. Briar Creek Township is approximately 20 square miles and contains about 50 road miles throughout its boundaries.
Township Government
Briar Creek Township is a township of the second class and is governed by a Board of Supervisors who are elected by and responsible to the voters of the Township. The Board consists of five elected members, each serving a six-year term with at least one official elected every two years. The Board is responsible for all Township policies and legislation that govern our community. Also a part of their job is to appoint members to the Planning Commission, Joint Area Sewer Authority, and Zoning Hearing Board. The Supervisors meet monthly at the Municipal Building.
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Township Officials
Township Supervisors
Secretary/Treasurer
Shannon Johnson
(570) 752-8262
Zoning and Codes Enforcement
Larry C. Frace Inspections LLC
(570) 993-4098
www.larrycfraceinspectionsllc.com/
IPMC / UCC Inspections
Larry C. Frace Inspections LLC
(570) 993-4098
www.larrycfraceinspectionsllc.com/
Planning Commission
Ron Samsel, Jr.
(570) 752-8262
rsamsel@briarcreektwp.org
Road Master
Slade Rauch
(570) 759-0633
srauch@briarcreektwp.org
Chief of Police
Thomas Frace
(570) 759-0354
tfrace@briarcreektwp.org
Sewage Enforcement
William Brior
(570) 956-2123
Township Solicitor
Law Offices of Hummel, Lewis & Davidson
3 East Fifth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7516
Briar Creek Township, founded by deed on May 20th, 1814 is located in east central Columbia County, Pennsylvania. For the most part, it is a rural community, which according to the 2020 Census has an estimated population of 2,982. Briar Creek Township is approximately 20 square miles and contains about 50 road miles throughout its boundaries.
Township Government
Briar Creek Township is a township of the second class and is governed by a Board of Supervisors who are elected by and responsible to the voters of the Township. The Board consists of five elected members, each serving a six-year term with at least one official elected every two years. The Board is responsible for all Township policies and legislation that govern our community. Also a part of their job is to appoint members to the Planning Commission, Joint Area Sewer Authority, and Zoning Hearing Board. The Supervisors meet monthly at the Municipal Building.
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Township Officials
Township Supervisors
- Craig Fisher - Chairman of the Board
- Max Sitler - Vice Chairman
- Dan Sarge - Supervisor
- John Gallagher - Supervisor
- Todd Heller - Supervisor
Secretary/Treasurer
Shannon Johnson
(570) 752-8262
Zoning and Codes Enforcement
Larry C. Frace Inspections LLC
(570) 993-4098
www.larrycfraceinspectionsllc.com/
IPMC / UCC Inspections
Larry C. Frace Inspections LLC
(570) 993-4098
www.larrycfraceinspectionsllc.com/
Planning Commission
Ron Samsel, Jr.
(570) 752-8262
rsamsel@briarcreektwp.org
Road Master
Slade Rauch
(570) 759-0633
srauch@briarcreektwp.org
Chief of Police
Thomas Frace
(570) 759-0354
tfrace@briarcreektwp.org
Sewage Enforcement
William Brior
(570) 956-2123
Township Solicitor
Law Offices of Hummel, Lewis & Davidson
3 East Fifth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7516
FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Briar Creek Township is proud to be part of the Farmland Preservation Program. Our Agricultural Security Area was formed in 1990 and has 75 members with 4,991 acres protected. If you are interested in preserving land for the future generations, please contact the Township Offices.
Briar Creek Township is proud to be part of the Farmland Preservation Program. Our Agricultural Security Area was formed in 1990 and has 75 members with 4,991 acres protected. If you are interested in preserving land for the future generations, please contact the Township Offices.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP cash grants help families pay their heating bills. The grant is sent to your utility company or fuel provider and is shown as a credit on your bill. Last winter, more than 33,000 PPL Electric Utilities customers got heating bill help worth more than $8.5 million through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Many fuel sources are eligible, not only electricity. Funds are limited so apply as soon as possible. Income guideline examples for 2018-19 are $18,210 annually for one person and an increase of $6,480 annually for each additional person in the household. Click here for more information about LIHEAP.
LIHEAP cash grants help families pay their heating bills. The grant is sent to your utility company or fuel provider and is shown as a credit on your bill. Last winter, more than 33,000 PPL Electric Utilities customers got heating bill help worth more than $8.5 million through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Many fuel sources are eligible, not only electricity. Funds are limited so apply as soon as possible. Income guideline examples for 2018-19 are $18,210 annually for one person and an increase of $6,480 annually for each additional person in the household. Click here for more information about LIHEAP.
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