Green Tree Borough Council and Mayor:
Front row: Daniel Behanna; Mark Sampogna, President of Council; Rino Lindsey.
Back row: Ed Schenck; John Novak; Mayor C. F. Hammer; Arthur Tintori; Ron Panza.
Two Council incumbents, Art Tintori and Ron Panza, and one new member of Council, Rino Lindsey, were sworn into office on January 3 by Judge John McVay for four-year terms at Green Tree's reorganization meeting.
New Council member, Rino Lindsey, pictured here with his family.
Pennsylvania's New Teen Driving Law
Stricter Requirements; Stricter Penalties
Under Pennsylvania's new teenage driving law, which went into effect December 27, 2011, a teen driver having a passenger under 18 without a seatbelt is a primary offense, which means teens could be pulled over and possibly fined. During the first six months, after getting their license, teens can only have one person under the age 18 in the vehicle with them. This does not include immediate family members. After the first six months, teens can have up to three passengers under 18.
The law also states teens must complete 65 hours of behind the wheel training before taking their driver's exam. The previous requirement was 50 hours. The extra 15 hours are split between night driving and driving in inclement weather. The former requires 10 hours and the latter requires 5 hours.
Green Tree Snowman Contest
Now through March 17, 2012
For Green Tree residents ONLY!
Most Traditional | Most Creative | Biggest
$100 Gift Card awarded in each category
Green Tree now offers an on-line service for residents to submit comments, complaints, or compliments. You may remain anonymous in your submission (e-mail response address required for Borough reply) or give us your contact information and we will update you on the status of your complaint or comment, if applicable. Click here to view and submit our electronic service request form.
This service is for non-emergency problems and concerns only. For immediate emergency response, dial 911.
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Under Pennsylvania's new teenage driving law, which went into effect December 27, 2011, a teen driver having a passenger under 18 without a seatbelt is a primary offense, which means teens could be pulled over and possibly fined. During the first six months, after getting their license, teens can only have one person under the age 18 in the vehicle with them. This does not include immediate family members. After the first six months, teens can have up to three passengers under 18.
