No fifth drop box for mail-in ballots in Luzerne County

Luzerne County won’t have a fifth ballot drop box in Duryea for the Nov. 5 general election.  County Election Board Chairwoman Denise Williams sought a status on the matter during Wednesday’s meeting because a board majority had voted in February to conditionally add a box in the lobby of the Frank P. Crossin Towers in Duryea.  The previous approval of the drop box hinged on a willingness from the facility’s management, the availability of funding for a security camera and box and verification that the facility has ample parking and is accessible to those with disabilities. County Manager Romilda Crocamo told the board Wednesday she does not know if funds are available in the tight county budget, and even if funding is identified, Crocamo said she wants to use all available money to enhance election security.