Welcome to WATSONTOWN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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About Us
Watsontown Area Business Association (WABA) was formed in 1983.
Our purpose is to promote, encourage, assist and protect the business, industrial, social and economic welfare of the Watsontown Area by:
· Promoting a positive Public Relations effort.
· Identifying and utilizing the resources available both within and outside the local areas.
· Representing the Watsontown Area to other organizations and government agencies.
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· Developing the Watsontown Area as a marketplace and as an employment center serving the Upper Susquehanna Valley
TO BECOME A MEMBER: The annual dues is$50.00 per year
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Susquehanna Fire Equipment Company (SFEC) was founded in 1951 by Max L. Foust, Sr. The business was started in his home, using his garage as a base for the fire extinguisher service business. The garage was later expanded to include a fully functional hydrostatic testing and recharge facility for all types of fire extinguishers.
As our products and services became more widely known, and with requests from local fire departments, SFEC expanded its facilities and ventured into the sales of firefighting equipment. In 1981, Susquehanna Fire Equipment Company moved to its current location in Dewart, PA.
In January of 1984, SFEC was Incorporated, and ownership transferred to his children, Max L. Foust, Keith D. Foust and Linda (Foust) Confer. Max, Linda & Keith have since retired from the business and now the grandson, Seth is serving as President.
In November of 2023, the fire department equipment side of the business was sold and we now continue business as Susquehanna Fire Protection Company. (SFPC)
As of February 2, 2025, Susquehanna Fire Protection Company is solely owned and operated by Seth Foust. Seth is the third generation of the Foust family to own SFPC .
On November 10, 2025, we’re excited to announce that Susquehanna Fire Protection Company and A1 Lock & Key Security Systems in Lewisburg, Pa have officially combined forces to become the region’s leading provider of complete protection and security solutions for your business and home.
Susquehanna Fire Protection Company employs approximately 35 associates.
2026-2027 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT—Jay Jarrett, Watsontown Borough
VICE PRESIDENT— Wendy Shoemaker, Wendy's Hair Place
RECORDING SECRETARY— Natalie Buck, Natalies Notary
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY— Jesse Hopfer, Montgomery House Library
TREASURER—Diana Johnson, Diana Johnson & Assoc.
ASSISTANT TREASURER —Brendi Brooke, Watsontown Borough
PAST PRESIDENT- Belinda Stefl, GSHPA
Meetings
1st Thursday of Each Month (Excluding July)
January 8th meeting location Watson Inn, 12:00 PM
February 5th meeting location Arrowhead Restaurant 12:00 PM
March 5th Evening Dinner Meeting -Watson Inn- Social Time 5:15 PM
Dinner 5:45 PM
Watsontown Area Business Association
Past Volunteer of the Year Award Winners
Past Recipients Volunteer of the Year Since 2008
Wendy Shoemaker, Wendy’s Hair Place (08)
René Toro, Rene’s Barber Shop (09)
Kayla Shoemaker (10)
Pam Showers, Watson Inn (11)
Barb Diehl, Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate (12)
Kevin Bittenbender (13)
Diana Johnson, First National Bank (14)
IMO Edie Moser, Borough of Watsontown (15)
Jeanette Calhoun, REMAX West Branch (16)
Kaitlin Diehl Snoddy (17)
Amanda Johnson (18)
Thomas Hetherington (19)
Shannon Smedley (20)
René Toro (21)
Kiwanis Club (22)
GFWC Warrior Run Woman’s Club (23)
Brendi Brooke (24)
Sue Straub, Arthur's Pet PAntry (25)
Past Recipients Business of the Year Since 2008
Dale R. Chomas, DMD (08)
Susquehanna Fire Equip Co. (09)
Bee Cee Hardware (10)
Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home (11)
Watsontown Glass (12)
None (13)
None (14)
Borough of Watsontown (15)
West Branch Re/Max Wally F. (16)
Kingdom Kidz (17)
Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home (18)
Pinpoint Federal Credit Union (19)
Rene’s Barber Shop (20)
Watson Inn (21)
The Standard-Journal (22)
Watsontown Historical Association (23)
Kiwanis (24)
Montgomery House Library (25)
Committee Lists/Purpose/Chair Persons
- BUSINESS PROMOTIONS –to promote member business and drive customers to those businesses. TBD
- MEMBERSHIP- Need chair person
- FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION-organizes the parade on Main Street, line up, judges, awards and works with the Fourth of July Committee. BARB DIEHL, KAITLIN
- WATSONTOWN COMMUNITY YARD SALES- pre-event preparation to help organize. BRENDI BROOKE, DIANA JOHNSON
- WEDNESDAYS IN WATSONTOWN-socializing for the community-Generally the 4th Wednesday 6-8PM/ May-Aug—Canal Boat Pavilion - BARB DIEHL, PAM SHOWERS
- MOVIES IN THE PARK-socializing for the community WENDY SHOEMAKER
- HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES-community collection cannisters to donate to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Need chair person
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY-promote awareness and celebrate community involvement.,
- Need chair person
- HALLOWEEN PARADE-organize and judge participants. REBEKAH GOLLA
- HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY-organize activities awaiting arrival of Santa -WENDY SHOEMAKER
- HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST-anonymous judging of community decorations need chair person
Community Happenings
Sunday April 12th Warrior Run Jr/Sr High Auditorium-Showing of the movie ”Surrender-The Sudden Death of Alvira PA” 2 P.M.
doors open at 1:00
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Sunday April 19th Trivia with Paul Smith- featuring State and local trivia at the Watsontown American Legion 2 P.M. Teams limit of 6- must pre-register.
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Monday May 25th Memorial Day Ceremony at Watsontown Cemetery and Parade organized by the Watsontown American Legion.
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May 31st
Memorial Day Program and Patriotic Music Program at Trinity UCC Church 602 Main Street
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Sunday June 7 Canal Boat Pavillion 2:00 P.M. Flag Day presentation and Patriotic sing along with Milltown Blues
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Saturday July 4th 10 AM Parade sponsored by the Watsontown Area Business Association followed by all day long entertainment and festivities in the park sponsored by the Borough of Watsontown and ending at dusk with a Ginormous Fireworks display.
Sunday August 2nd 2:00 P.M.-5:00 PM Ice cream social and musical entertainment BY the McNett Band sponsored by the Watsontown Historical Association 109 Main St Watsontown
First Presbyterian Church-Watsontown
401 Main Street
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-1491
Worship, Sunday 10:30
Office hours Monday -Thursday 8:30-12:00
A Medley of Memories
211 MAIN STREET,
WATSONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17777
PHONE 570-538-2676
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Montgomery House Library
20 Church Street
McEwensville, PA 17749
570-538-1381
Hours
MON/FRI 12p– 6p TUE/THU 12p-8p
WED 12p -4p
SAT: 8a-4p — (Summer 11a-2p)
SUN: Closed
Website: Montgomery House Library
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Allenwood, PA 17810
(570) 838-2003
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315 Main Street
Watsontown, PA 17777
Phone
(570) 538-5005
Office Hours
Monday: 7am - 3pm
Tuesday: 7am - 5pm
Wednesday: 7am - 3pm
Thursday: 7am - 3pm
Friday - Sunday: Closed
759 Susquehanna Trail
Watsontown, Pennsylvania 17777
(570) 538-2685
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
122 Main Street,
Watsontown, PA 17777
570.538.1522
Monday - Thursday: 11:00am-9:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-9:00pm
Closed Major Holidays.
Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate
570-524-7500
331 Market Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837