Right To Know
Summit Hill Borough is committed to transparency and open access to public records. In accordance with Pennsylvania's Right‑to‑Know Law (Act 3 of 2008), residents may request access to public records maintained by the Borough.
The law ensures that citizens have the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records, except for those protected by law, confidentiality requirements, or public safety considerations.
How to Submit a Right‑to‑Know Request
Requests for public records must be submitted in writing and should include enough detail to help the Borough identify the records being sought. Requests may be delivered by:
- In person
- Fax
Open Records Officer
The Borough's designated Open Records Officer receives, tracks, and responds to all Right‑to‑Know requests. For more information contact the Borough at 570-645-2305.
Download our Right to Know Request Form
Response Time
Summit Hill Borough will respond to all written requests within five business days, as required by Pennsylvania law. Extensions may be invoked when necessary, and the requester will be notified accordingly.
Additional Information
For more details about Pennsylvania’s Right‑to‑Know Law, including appeal procedures and statewide resources, residents may visit the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records website.
Administration
