Peters Twp Eagerly Awaiting ‘Green’ Phase

Peters Township Council was updated by Township Manager Paul Lauer on what could be expected when Governor Tom Wolf allows Washington County to enter the Green Phase of his economic reopening plan. Lauer updated council on revenues coming into the township. He indicated that earned income revenues are down but that could be because of the delayed filing date for income taxes approved earlier this year by the IRS. Deed transfer taxes were down as well. Lauer feels that Wolf’s shut down of the real estate industry had a great deal to do with those revenues falling. Lauer said he hopes to have a better understanding of revenues in the next month or so. Fire Chief Mike McLaughlin updated council on what is occurring with his department as Peters Township approached green. He is tracking day care centers and advising businesses regarding their legal occupancy once the green phase is achieved. Businesses will only be allowed to have 50% of their current approved occupancy of customers inside their establishments. McLaughlin complimented business owners in their efforts to comply with regulations going forward.