“Junk Vehicle Ordinance” Discussed at Woodward Township

By Christopher Miller

WOODWARD TOWNSHIP – Woodward Township supervisors met Tuesday evening for their October meeting.

Supervisors provided an update regarding the proposed Junk Vehicle Ordinance within Woodward Township.

“The ordinance will be put on our website prior to being voted on in November,” Supervisor Kyle Coleman said. “Junk vehicles have become a nuisance in the township for years and we are trying to correct it. Vehicles must be registered and inspected. If your vehicle is missing doors or a hood then that is a problem.”

The ordinance would not apply to those who possess a vehicle on their property for the purpose of restoration.

“We won’t prohibit people from restoring vehicles, but they would need to have a restoration application here at the township office. We will allow one permit per household,” Coleman said.

The ordinance only applies to “junk vehicles” that are visibly seen.

“If it is in a garage or under a roof it is fine,” Coleman said. “It needs to be covered and not out in the open and includes things such as boats and campers, not just vehicles.

The ordinance will be placed on the township website, woodwardtownshippa.org, within the coming days.

The following items were discussed at a Special Meeting that occurred on September 26:
Eric Williamson was appointed as Sewage Enforcement Officer with Kellen Krape as the alternate.
Trick or Treat hours in the township were approved as October 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A draft ordinance was presented for the Junk Vehicle Ordinance Revision. This ordinance is in regard to the storage of vehicles, junked vehicles, boats, and certain other personal property.
An easement agreement was signed with Keystone Central School District in regards to its new exit on to Riverside Terrace from Woodward Elementary School parking lot.
Supervisors were approached by the Nestlerode family to see if the township would be interested in taking over the roads within the Lin Ridge development. Township supervisors reached out to their PennDOT representative regarding liquid fuel monies questions and taking over the road maintenance.
In other news, supervisors accepted a letter of resignation from James Hanna, resigning his position from the Clinton County Water Filtration Authority & Suburban Water Authority Boards.

The annual leaf pick up dates for Woodward Township are taking place on Mondays and Fridays from October 13 through November 24. Leaves only are to be raked to the side of the road or curb. Branches and sticks are not accepted.

Traci Fotorny of Boxes for Hope requested use of Riverview Park for September 12, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The supervisors passed this use request unanimously.

Township supervisors have not yet signed an agreement with Berkheimer for tax collection within the township.

“Our attorney with the TCC has not yet finalized the agreement with Berkheimer,” Coleman said. “We could hold a special meeting in a couple weeks to vote on this ahead of the end of the year.”

Supervisors announced the date for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Sunday, March 29, Palm Sunday, will be the date for the township’s annual egg hunt. It will take place at 2:000 p.m. at Riverview Park.

The Recreation Committee also set the date for Riverfest in 2026. Riverfest will be held from July 9-11, 2026 at Riverview Park. The supervisors also believe that the cardboard boat races will be held again.

The old wooden benches in Riverview Park will be removed during the winter months and rehabilitated. The end goal, according to the supervisors, is to replace them entirely, but the price for a single new bench ranges from $700-800 to match the other more recent benches purchased for the park. It was recommended that the supervisors look into a grant opportunity to cover the cost of new benches.

An executive session was held at the conclusion of the meeting for legal matters.