Nov 11 2026
Council Meeting
Borough Building
Welcome to
Factoryville Borough
Factoryville’s beginning can be traced to two local families; the Reynolds and Capwells.
The first settlers arrived around 1800. It was not until 1828 when a post office was established that the town was officially named. In 1824, the first school was built. In 1869, Keystone Academy was founded. The Baptist and Methodist Churches were built between 1850 and 1860.
Factoryville is located in the scenic Endless Mountain Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our borough got the name Factoryville from a factory that operated along the S. Branch of the Tunkhannock Creek in the 1820’s. People came from miles around to have their wool woven into cloth at that factory. Only a few years after the wool factory opened it was closed down never to open again. There is a conspicuous lack of factories in present day Factoryville but the name remains.
Christy Mathewson, one of the all-time great pitchers in major league baseball, was born in Factoryville in 1880. Christopher “Christy” Mathewson, better know as “Matty” or “Big Six” became a member of the New York Giants team in 1900 and retired from baseball in 1922. Christy Mathewson died in 1925 at the age of 45. He was one of the first five baseball players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936, fourteen years after his death. Christy graduated from Keystone Academy and Bucknell University and played for the New York Giants from 1901 to 1916. His accomplishment in baseball was outstanding, helping to make baseball the national pastime. And he served overseas during World War I. Christy’s contributions to baseball and to pitching continue to be recognized including in 2005 when the New York Daily News named him the “Greatest pitcher who ever lived”. Each year we honor his birthday with a week-end celebration.:
- Land Size: 0.7 sq miles
- Population: 1,146
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(opens in a new tab)Factoryville is located in the beautiful Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are a rural community of 1158 residents according to the 2010 census.
What a beautiful day to get out and vote! Polls are open until 8pm. (Just a reminder that the borough building is closed for borough related business since the building serves as Factoryville Borough's polling facility. The borough will reopen tomorrow at 8am. )
PUBLIC NOTICE: BURN BAN IN EFFECTThe safety of our residents remains our highest priority.Due to ongoing dry weather conditions, increased wind speeds, and the recommendation of our local fire company, Mayor Lou Jasikoff has enacted a 30-day burn ban for the Borough of Factoryville, effective immediately.During this period, all outdoor burning is prohibited, including the burning of brush, trash, and papers. This precautionary measure is intended to reduce the risk of accidental fires and help protect our residents, homes, businesses, and natural areas.The burn ban will remain in effect for 30 days but may be lifted earlier or extended depending on weather conditions and fire risk.We appreciate the cooperation of all residents in helping keep our community safe.For updates and to view the official proclamation, please visit the Borough website, follow our Facebook page, or review postings on the bulletin board at the Borough Office.
From our officials at Wyoming County EMA.The county is at moderate risk for brush fires due to the lack of rain. It is recommended not to do any out side burning today with the dry conditions and increase in winds .
Although there is no official burn ban yet, Factoryville Fire Co. Station 9 advises not burning while the conditions remain dry and windy.
Most Recent Updates as of October 19, 2026GENERAL INFO AND THANK YOU!- Special THANK YOU to the Factoryville Women's Civic League. Those beautiful flowers in town are the work of these women! They carefully adopt a location, plant the flowers, and water them faithfully throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Also, have you noticed the awesome LT and lion decorations on the fence by the elementary school?! That was them! It's a great addition!- PAVING: We do not have a date for the paving to be finished. The ADA sidewalks need to be re-engineered so the Borough does not lose additional parking spaces. Once that is complete, if weather/temperature permits, paving will continue. Regular monthly events: 1. First Friday (of each month) Bluegrass at 1st Baptist. 1-4pm2. Wednesday Night Bingo @ the fire hall! Games start at 6pm; doors open at 5pm!3. Food Share Friday is on the 3rd Friday of each month at Factoryville UMC from 2-4pm. Next one will be November 20th.Other Important UFactoryville Fire Co. Station 9 Station 9 is holding regular raffles to support their services! Be sure to check their Facebook page and get involved. Donations are ALWAYS welcome! Get ready for their THANKSGIVING PIZZA sale. You're already stressed about the big dinner; buy the pizza and save yourself the stress of figuring out what to eat the day before! And cold pizza makes a good breakfast to chew on while cooking!- Trunk or Treat and Haunted Hallways will be at Lackawanna Trail High School this year on October 24th! Trunk or Treat is 4-9pm and is free. Haunted Hallways are 6-9pm and cost is $3 for students and $5 for all others!- Trick or Treating is Halloween night from 6-8pm. There will be additional patrols to help keep everyone safe and to deter any mischief in tTunkhannock Community Ambulance Associationnce Association is holding their FOOD TRUCK FUNDRAISER. Stop by October 19th-24th at their station (195 Bridge Street Tunkhannock) for lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert, etc.
Borough Information
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Borough Office
161 College Avenue,
Factoryville, PA 18419 -
Office Hours
Monday - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday - By appointment
Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday - By appointment
Friday - By appointment
Saturday, Sunday - Closed -
Council Meetings
Second Wednesday of each month 6:30 p.m -
Borough Manager
Shannon Cantner - 570-945-7484 -
Phone
(570) 945-7484 -
Fax
(570) 945-7286
Notice of Public Meeting
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