PITTSTON, PA — Municipal leaders in Pittston City and Pittston Township have voted to approve a proposed boundary annexation that would transfer 22.3 acres of undeveloped land within the Stauffer Pointe Development from the township to the city.
The joint initiative aims to maximize tax revenue across the tract. Because Pittston City maintains higher municipal millage rates, annexing the acreage allows the land to generate greater tax yield, which will then be shared under a 35-year intergovernmental agreement. Under the terms of the deal, Pittston City will retain 65% of the tax revenue, while Pittston Township will receive the remaining 35%. In exchange, Pittston City will provide municipal services to the annexed area, including police coverage, snow removal, and the construction of a new public park.
Municipal approval moved forward following consecutive legislative votes. Pittston City Council voted unanimously in favor of the ordinance during a Wednesday meeting, according to Mayor Michael Lombardo. The Pittston Township Board of Supervisors subsequently approved the ordinance by a 2-1 vote on Monday night.
The proposed boundary change must now secure approval from Luzerne County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027. If state or county authorities reject the annexation, the 22.3-acre parcel will remain in Pittston Township and continue development under the township’s existing tax rates.
