# January 2023 – Ebensburg Newsletter

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Achievements (2022) The newsletter highlights the successful projects completed by the council and staff in 2022: Infrastructure: Installation of trees on W. Horner…
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Ebensburg Borough Council Achievements (2022) The newsletter highlights the successful projects completed by the council and staff in 2022: Infrastructure: Installation of trees on W. Horner, W. Crawford, and W. Sample Streets; milling and resurfacing streets in the northwest quadrant; line painting at the airport; and a "Welcome to Ebensburg" mural at Lake Rowena. Public Safety: Replacement of a police cruiser. Grants & Funding: Secured a $1,265,101 grant for High Street water line replacement; applied for DCNR grants for a dog park at Lake Rowena; and secured $50,000 in funding for the Façade Improvement Grant program. Administration: Hired a new public works director; maintained gold certification in the PA Sustainable Community Program; and finalized a 4-year labor agreement with AFSCME. Library Centennial Celebration The Ebensburg Cambria Public Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking its opening in 1923. The year-long celebration includes: Events: A reading challenge for ages 0-100, a summer Block Party, and a special brew from Lloyd Street Brewing. Programs: Monthly offerings such as Story Time, LEGO Club, Book Club, and Game Day for adults. Hours: Extended operating hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. New Businesses The borough welcomes three new businesses located in the Ebensburg Mini Mall: Great Vintage Picks: Sports Cards & Hobby (3135 New Germany Road). Stoneycreek Photography: Photography services (3133 New Germany Road). The Imperial Room: Catering and special event venue (3133 New Germany Road). Community Resources & Services Penn State Extension: The local office (401 Candlelight Drive) offers science-based education, 4-H youth programs, and Master Gardener opportunities. Swift911: The borough uses this system for emergency notifications (boil water, sewer emergencies). Residents are encouraged to register at the borough website. YPCC (Young Peoples Community Center): Offers fitness memberships ($30/month for adults), drop-in rates, and cross-country ski/bike rentals. The outdoor skate/hockey rink at Lake Rowena is free to the public. Ebensburg Borough Pool Information Opening Day: Saturday, May 27, 2023. Hours: Monday–Thursday (12 pm - 7 pm); Friday–Sunday (12 pm - 6 pm). Rates: Walk-in is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors/children. Season passes are $140 (adults) and $115 (seniors/children). 2023 Community Events Calendar Winter: WinterFest (Feb 4); Art in Bloom Spring Art Show (Apr 29-30). Spring: Borough Spring Clean-Up (May 11-12); Pool Opening Day (May 27); Memorial Day Parade (May 29). Summer: YPCC Golf Outing (June 9); Wheels & Wings (June 22); Movie in the Park (July 7); Downtown Shutdown (July 28); Homecoming (July 29); Concerts in the Park (July 14, 21, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25). Fall: American Legion County Fair (Sept 3-9); PotatoFest (Sept 30); Fall Foliage Bike Ride (Oct 8); Halloween Parade (Oct 29). Winter: Turkey Trot (Nov 23); Small Business Saturday (Nov 25); Dickens of a Christmas (Dec 1-3). Borough Council Members President: Doug Tusing VP: Cecilia Houser Members: Jeff Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Bob Miller, Mike Owatt Mayor: Randy Datsko