# Ebensburg Bulletin - July 2015

- Summary: Ebensburg Area EMS Opens New Headquarters Ebensburg Area EMS has relocated to a new facility at 800 West High Street. The $1. 3 million project involved purchasing a vacant building that previously…
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Ebensburg Area EMS Opens New Headquarters Ebensburg Area EMS has relocated to a new facility at 800 West High Street. The $1. 3 million project involved purchasing a vacant building that previously housed a grocery store and bakery, followed by extensive renovations. New Facility: The 10,500-square-foot building replaces the previous 3,500-square-foot facility at 100 North Caroline Street. Significance: Executive Director Barry Blake described this as the "boldest and most progressive move" in the association's history since 1968. Service Area: The agency serves Ebensburg and Cambria Township as the primary EMS provider. Former Prison Property Development Plans Development plans are underway for the former Cambria County Prison property. Developer: Mr. Sheldon Piepenburg, a local resident of Allegheny Township. Project: The "Old Stone Prison Brewery," featuring a microbrewery, craft beer garden, restaurant, outdoor dining, and coffee shop. Goal: To preserve the history of the property while creating a community asset and tourist destination. Timeline: The developer aims to close on the property by the end of 2015, begin work in January 2016, and complete the project for a grand opening in October 2017. Neighborhood Curb Appeal A feature article emphasizes the importance of maintaining property exteriors to boost community image and property values. Impact: Poor maintenance on one property can negatively affect the entire neighborhood's reputation and value. Expectations: Residents are encouraged to mow lawns, trim tree lawn spaces between the curb and sidewalk, sweep sidewalks, and remove junk. Rental Properties: Landlords are urged to ensure tenants maintain the exterior of rental properties and to include maintenance requirements in leases. Sidewalk Project PennDOT has awarded a $1. 2 million contract to Gordon Delozier, Inc. for the borough's 2015 sidewalk project involving State highways. Locations: Work is being performed on Rowena Drive, West High Street, and South Center Street. Scope: Installation of new sidewalks and curbs, replacement of stormwater basins, and installation of electrical conduits for new Victorian streetlights. Schedule: Work began on Rowena Drive in June, moved to West High Street, and will conclude on South Center Street. The entire project is expected to be completed by October 30th. Disruption: Residents should expect traffic delays, dirt, dust, and mud during the construction period. Concerts in the Park The borough is hosting a series of concerts in August: Sign Maintenance Plan The borough is implementing a traffic sign maintenance plan to ensure compliance with safety standards. Process: Brianna Wasser is inspecting all signs (stop, parking, street name) for retro-reflectivity and condition. Action: Necessary signs will be replaced immediately, while others will be scheduled for future replacement. Goal: To ensure all traffic signs are compliant with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and to budget for future replacements. Borough Council President: Doug Tusing V. President: Susan Barber Members: Cecilia Houser, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Joe Lutz, V. Joseph Miller Mayor: Randy Datsko