Comcast will be offering cable television and internet services to Banks Township residents.

Last week, the township supervisors voted to approve a non-exclusive franchise agreement with the firm.

“It will give the township residents a choice,” Supervisor Chairman Willian Nice Jr. said. “And they offer special deals to people like senior citizens.”

Comcast has been soliciting for franchise agreements in Carbon and Schuylkill counties, and has obtained about a half-dozen.

The supervisors also approved a resolution calling upon state officials to revise the laws concerning the land application of sewage sludge, to impose stricter regulations on its manufacture and use, and to provide the means for local governments to strictly control it, including prohibiting its use.

Linda Christman of Towamensing Township, who has been championing approval of the resolution by Carbon County municipalities, said the sludge contains harmful elements dangerous to humans.

“Eighteen of 22 municipalities have approved this resolution,” she said.

John Solt, township solicitor, said the Hazleton Area School District has initiated a reassessment of the Little Leaf lettuce plant property in the McAdoo Industrial Park which is entirely in Banks Township. The reassessment will also affect the township, Solt said.’

Tresckow resident Tom Yesilonis complained about trash on properties. Nice said five registered letters were sent out, and three of the property owners complied and cleaned up their properties,

Supervisor Rick Porpiglia reported an entrance sign to the being-refurbished Babe Ruth field is being made, and will soon be put up.