Right To Know

Stockertown Borough supports transparency and open access to public records. Under 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 confidentiality rules, privacy laws, or public safety considerations.

Submitting a Right‑to‑Know Request
All requests for public records must be submitted in writing. To help the Borough locate the records you need, please include as much detail as possible in your request.

Requests may be submitted by:

• Mail
• Email
• In person
• Fax (if applicable)

The Borough will respond to written requests within five business days, as required by state law. If additional time is needed, an extension notice will be provided.


How to file a Right‑to‑Know request

• Write your request
• Clearly describe the records you are requesting.
• Include names, dates, addresses, and any other details that will help the Borough locate the records.
• State that your request is being made under Pennsylvania’s Right‑to‑Know Law.

Include your contact information

• Your name
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Email address (if you prefer to receive a response electronically)

Choose how to submit

• Mail: (Insert Borough mailing address)
• Email: (Insert Open Records Officer email)
• In person: (Insert Borough office address and hours)
• Fax: (If applicable, insert fax number)

Keep a copy for your records

• Save a copy of your request and note the date you submitted it.

Wait for the Borough’s response
The Borough will respond within five business days of receiving a written request, as required by law.

You may receive:

• Access to the records
• A notice of denial (with reasons)
• A notice that more time is needed to respond

Appeal, if necessary If your request is denied or deemed partially denied, you may file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within the time frame stated in the response.

Pennsylvania Office of Open Records