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Bradford County Assessment Board approves three veteran tax exemptions; commissioners issue cold-weather safety warnings
Summary
The Bradford County Assessment Board approved three veteran property tax exemptions and commissioners warned residents about dangerous cold weather and Code Blue shelter availability during the Jan. 22, 2026 meeting; the meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
The Bradford County Assessment Board on Jan. 22, 2026 approved three veterans' property tax exemptions and the commissioners issued public-safety warnings about dangerous winter conditions.
A motion by Commissioner McLinko, seconded by Commissioner Gates and approved unanimously, granted VA-exempt property tax status to Shirley Jennings (699 Sawyer Road, Columbia Cross Roads, parcel #42-043.00-010-004) and Michael J. Hackett (14676 Route 187, Wyalusing, parcel #46-113.00-124-001-000) as new exemptions, and renewed a VA exemption for Bradley J. Tenny (112 Corey Lane, Wysox, parcel #62-075.00-166-000-000). The minutes record the Assessment Board's approvals but do not provide additional documentation about the underlying veteran claims in the excerpt.
Commissioner Zachary R. Gates warned that upcoming weather would be dangerous for travel and directed listeners to Bradford County Public Safety's Facebook page for updates and to contact law enforcement about the Code Blue program for people without shelter; Commissioner Doug McLinko reiterated warnings about cold temperatures and urged residents to take care of homes and animals.
A motion to adjourn was approved unanimously at 10:38 a.m.
