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Bellefonte Borough Water Authority advises customers that a water main was shut off on Zion Road (from Lutz Road to Roanoke Road) on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to allow crews to complete emergency leak repairs.

Affected Areas

The Nittany Terrace development is affected, including:

• Zion Road
• Lutz Road
• Musser Lane
• Hastings Road
• Kelsey Lane
• Florence Drive
• Roanoke Road

Boil Water Advisory

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect immediately following the restoration of water service on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The advisory will remain in effect until required water quality testing has been completed and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

During the advisory, please boil all water used for:

• Drinking
• Cooking
• Brushing teeth
• Making ice
• Preparing food

Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute before use.

A follow-up notification will be issued once testing is complete and the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

For updates and additional information, please visit bellefonte.net.

To receive emergency water notifications and other important alerts affecting your area, sign up for Smart911:
https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=bellefontewater

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these necessary emergency repairs.

The Borough of Bellefonte is accepting letters of interest and resumes from qualified residents interested in filling the vacant West Ward Borough Council seat.

Application Period

Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, through Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Applications may be submitted to:

Alyssa Doherty
adoherty@bellefontepa.gov

Mail or Hand Delivery:
Bellefonte Borough Administrative Office
301 N. Spring Street, Suite 200
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of the Borough of Bellefonte’s West Ward.
• Have resided in the West Ward for at least one (1) year prior to being sworn into office, meaning residency must have been established on or before September 8, 2025.
• Meet all other qualifications required under Pennsylvania law for service on Borough Council.

Interview and Appointment

Interviews with applicants and the appointment of the new Council Member will take place during the Borough Council Meeting on:

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Bellefonte Borough Council Chambers
301 N. Spring Street, First Floor
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Applicants must be present for an interview at the September 8 Council meeting to be considered for appointment.

For additional information, please contact the Borough Administrative Office at 814-355-1501 or email adoherty@bellefontepa.gov.

The Borough of Bellefonte is accepting letters of interest and resumes from qualified residents interested in filling the vacant South Ward Borough Council seat.

Application Period

Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted through Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Applications may be submitted to:

Alyssa Doherty
adoherty@bellefontepa.gov

Mail or Hand Delivery:
Bellefonte Borough Administrative Office
301 N. Spring Street, Suite 200
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of the Borough of Bellefonte’s South Ward.
• Have resided in the South Ward for at least one (1) year prior to being sworn into office, meaning residency must have been established on or before August 17, 2025.
• Meet all other qualifications required under Pennsylvania law for service on Borough Council.

Interview and Appointment

Interviews with applicants and the appointment of the new Council Member will take place during the Borough Council Meeting on:

Monday, August 17, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Bellefonte Borough Council Chambers
301 N. Spring Street, First Floor
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Applicants must be present for an interview at the August 17 Council meeting to be considered for appointment.

For additional information, please contact the Borough Administrative Office at 814-355-1501 or email adoherty@bellefontepa.gov.

The 2025 Annual Water Quality Report has been prepared to provide Bellefonte Borough water customers with important information about their drinking water quality. This report includes a table summarizing the water testing results for the 2025 calendar year. The Water Quality Report can be found below or on the Bellefonte Borough Water Authority website at https://goh2o.net/utilities/bbwa A paper copy of the 2025 Water Quality Report may be requested by contacting the borough office at (814)355-1501 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Just a friendly reminder: Per the Bellefonte Borough Zoning Ordinance Chapter 575, Article XXI, signs are not permitted to be placed in any portion of the Borough right-of-way. This includes the grass strip between sidewalks and the roads, shade trees, and utility poles. Signs for special events may be displayed no sooner than three weeks prior to the event and must be taken down 24 hours after the event has finished. The complete sign ordinance can be found online: https://ecode360.com/16149516. Any questions pertaining to signage can be directed to Gina Thompson, Zoning Administrator, at 814-313-1573.

The Borough of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania commits to not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

Effective Communication: Do you need an accommodation to participate in the activities of the Borough of Bellefonte? For example, do you need an interpreter at council meetings? If so, the Borough will provide appropriate aids and services to effectively communicate with individuals with speech, hearing, or vision impairments. They may include qualified sign language interpreters, documents in alternate requested formats, assistive listening devices, and other ways of making information and
communications accessible.

Modification to Policies and Procedures: Upon request, the Borough will accommodate people with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to enjoy all Borough programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Borough offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. 

To request effective communication aids, services, or other accommodations (or to make a complaint about the Borough’s programs, services, or activities as inaccessible), please contact the ADA Coordinator Alyssa Doherty, 301 N, Spring Street, Ste. 200 , Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, (814)-355-1501 ext. 217 or adoherty@bellefontepa.gov, as soon as possible but no later than two business days before the scheduled event.

ADA Grievance Procedure

Parking ticket payments must be paid through the Bellefonte Borough Police Department. The Police Department is located on the first floor of the Municipal Building. If you do not need a receipt you may drop your ticket in the red drop box by the front door or any of the drop boxes in the Municipal Parking Lots. Any parking ticket not paid within 10 days of issue is subject to be filed as a citation with the District Magistrate. For any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Bellefonte Borough Police Department at (814) 353-2320.