Ebensburg Bulletin - June 2009 Newsletter

Free Concerts in the Park

The Ebensburg Area Business Commission and Main Street Partnership are hosting free concerts at Penn Eben Park every Friday night in August.

• Time: 6:00 p. m. - 8:00 p. m.
• Schedule:
  • August 7th: Rosie & The Jammers (Polka)
  • August 14th: Jazz in Your Face Quartet
  • August 21st: The Boomers (Oldies)
  • August 28th: Night Train (Rock)

Sidewalk Improvements Underway

Annual sidewalk improvements are currently underway along West Ogle Street (between Center and High Streets), Triumph Street, and West Street near Memorial Field.

• Contract: Awarded to Fred Imler & Sons of Bedford for $235,868.
• Scope: Includes new sidewalks, curbs, and resurfacing of streets within the project area.
• Timeline: Expected to be completed by the end of July.
• Additional Work: New trees will be planted along the route.

Borough Council

The current council members are:

• President: Deborah Nesbella
• Vice President: Doug Tusing
• Members: Susan Barber, Terry Illig, Dave Kuhar, Joe Lutz, V. Joseph Miller
• Mayor: Charles Moyer

Alleys in Ebensburg

The borough has clarified the status of alleys, noting that they were never formally ordained as streets.

• Ownership: The borough does not own the alleys and provides no maintenance (long-term or winter).
• Responsibility: Adjacent property owners are responsible for maintenance and have access rights.
• Restrictions: Property owners cannot construct anything on the alley or store materials there, as this violates zoning.
• Abandonment: If all contiguous owners petition to abandon an alley, the borough may waive interest, and the alley will be divided between properties.

Kimball Corporate Conference Center

The new $2 Million Kimball Corporate Conference Center is now open at 217-219 West High Street.

• L. Robert Kimball.
• Tenant: The Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System is the first-floor tenant and is expected to move in on August 1st.

Recycling Schedule

Curbside recycling collection occurs during the first and third FULL WEEKS of each month.

• Timing: Recycling is collected during the first week that contains both Wednesday and Friday (garbage days).
• Example: If the 1st of the month falls on a Wednesday or earlier, recycling is collected that week. If it falls on a Thursday or later, the first collection is the following week.

Sewage Testing

Ebensburg Borough is beginning DEP-required testing of residential and commercial sewage systems to detect infiltration.

• Method: Smoke-testing will be used to identify illegal connections (downspouts, drains, etc. ) discharging stormwater into the sanitary sewer.
• Impact: Smoke is non-toxic and leaves no residue, but may enter buildings if sewage traps are empty.
• Cost: Property owners with illegal sources must pay for corrections.
• Schedule: Testing will occur in specific sections each year over the next six years; 2009 focuses on properties west of Julian Street.

Community Yard Sale

A community yard sale will be held during the Ebensburg Homecoming.

• Date: Saturday, July 25th
• Time: 8:00 a. m. - ?
• Registration: $5 fee, limited to the first 50 registrants. Must have an Ebensburg address.
• Map: Maps with addresses and times will be available at the Borough office, downtown businesses, and online starting July 21st.

Upcoming Events

• 5th Annual "Wheels & Wings": Thursday, June 25th, 5 p. m. - 10 p. m. in Downtown Ebensburg. Features wing vendors, a car/truck/bike show, live entertainment, and children's activities.
• Dickens of a Christmas: December 4-6. Organizations must submit program information by September 4th.
• Miss Tater / Mr. Tot Contest: Applications are available at the Borough office and www. potatofest. com.
• Penn Eben Park Farmer's Market: New location at Penn Eben Park, Saturdays 9:00 a. m. - Noon (July 25 – Sept. 19).
• Commemorative Ornaments: "Dickens of a Christmas" ornaments are $15 each and will be available in July at the Borough office, Country Sisters, First National Bank, Gold Rush Jewelers & Boutique, High Street Emporium, and Northwest Savings Bank.

Borough Services

• Online Payments: Utility bills and application fees can be paid online at www. ebensburgpa. com.
• Auto-Draft: Bi-monthly utility bills can be drafted automatically from checking accounts.
• Contact: Ebensburg Borough, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Phone: (814) 472-8780. Open Monday - Friday, 8 a. m. - 4 p. m.