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Damascus Township is a zoned community located in Wayne County, in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania. There are 29 miles of shoreline along the National Scenic and Recreational Delaware River. Contained in this website is a wealth of information about the township, its history, the businesses, the facilities and services available, the township officials, and the regulations, presented for easy access by the township residents and the general public.

Damascus Township is about a two hour drive from the New York City area. This is a unique community that offers an attractive rural setting within a few minutes of business, shopping and cultural areas. There are a number of small businesses in Damascus Township ready to serve your needs. As our community grows, there is more than adequate space and there are ample opportunities for business growth, as well. Our Planning Commission helps to maintain orderly development in our Township to preserve the heritage, safety, and beauty of our community.

Communities within our Township include Damascus, West Damascus, Abrahamsville, Fallsdale, Hilltown, Duck Harbor, Tyler Hill, Milanville, Galilee, Lookout, Skinners Falls, Rock Run, Atco, Boyds Mill, Calkins, Conklin Hill, and Girdland. Neighboring communities are Callicoon, Cochecton and Narrowsburg in New York State. Our Township, located between New York State's Catskills and the Poconos in Pennsylvania, near the Wayne County Seat, Honesdale, offers an abundance of wildlife, hunting and fishing and friendly neighbors. You are invited to browse through our website to learn All About Damascus Township!    More...

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REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWNSHIP MEETINGS

SUPERVISORS MEETINGS are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Damascus Township Municipal Building, Conklin Hill Road, Damascus, PA. Please contact the Township Secretary in writing at least 5 working days prior to the meeting to be placed on the agenda.

PLANNING COMMISSION The Damascus Township Planning Commission holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Damascus Township Municipal Building. Work meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM at the Damascus Township Municipal Building, Conklin Hill Road, Damascus, PA. Plans must be received at the Township Municipal Building at least 13 days prior to the regular meeting for discussion at the meeting. Click HERE for more information about the Planning Commission. Contact the Township Secretary to submit plans to the Planning Commission.

ZONING HEARING BOARD - First Tuesday of each month as needed at 7:00 p.m. at the Damascus Township Municipal Building, Conklin Hill Road, Damascus, PA. Hearing requests for appeals and variances must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the hearing date. Contact the Zoning Officer for application details. Click HERE for information about the Zoning Hearing Board.

PARK COMMISSION - 4th Thursday - 7:00 PM at the Damascus Township Municipal Building, Conklin Hill Road. Help improve our parks - Playground - Nature Trails - Etc. Your ideas and support are needed!