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Columbia Gas Project on East Linn Street to begin May 5, 2025

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Columbia Gas will be starting the East Linn Street gas main and service line replacements from Armor Street to Shugert Lane starting Monday, May 5, 2025.

 

The project will start at the intersection of East Linn Street and Armor Street and move west towards North Allegheny Street. Columbia Gas is planning to be down near the intersection of East Linn Street and North Allegheny Street after the school year ends to help avoid traffic and pedestrian issues. From Allegheny Street to Shugert Lane Columbia Gas will only be replacing service lines and that work will be done between the sidewalk and the home owners’ property.

 

The work is supposed to be completed by September. The residents will be receiving notification from Columbia Gas when the project will start and a point of contact for any issues that may arise. 

For some frequently asked questions about Columbia Gas pipeline projects click on link below: https://www.columbiagaspa.com/services/work-in-your-neighborhood/pipeline-replacement-projects

Message from the Borough Tax Collector

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Just a short note to explain a little more on the new real estate tax bill. I, as your Bellefonte Borough Tax Collector will NOT be mailing out your bills. They will be mailed directly from Government Software Solution, out of Wayne County. 
  
Because of this I cannot verify when they have been mailed. I also cannot verify if those that have escrows have had copies of your bill mailed to your escrow company. To be assured that they have received your information, I recommend you reach out to your mortgage company to make sure they have received the figures to be paid. 
  
You will still make your payments to me and I will still have my office open for in-person payments. Days and times for office hours will be on the bill. As before you may mail in your payment, include a portion of the bill with payment and if a receipt is wanted include a self addressed stamped envelope. The lock box is still available 24/7 at my office. 
  
Change is difficult and not without problems. Patience on all sides is the name of the game for this first round of collection with a new company. 
  
Thank you in advance, 
Debra Burger 
Bellefonte Borough Tax Collector

Signs in the Borough right-of-way

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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.

Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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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 Julie Brooks, 301 N, Spring Street, Ste. 200 , Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, (814)-355-1501 ext. 220 or jbrooks@bellefontepa.gov, as soon as possible but no later than two business days before the scheduled event.

ADA Grievance Procedure

Big Spring Cover project Update

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Big Spring Cover project Update – The Bellefonte Borough Authority oversees the water and wastewater policies and projects.  PA DEP has requested a feasibility study for the Authority’s desired concept.  The Authority has asked its engineering firm for a proposal to complete the feasibility study. The feasibility study, once completed, will be submitted to PA DEP.  The Authority is seeking preliminary approval of their desired design concept.  The concept would then be designed and permitted by PA DEP.  The project is tentatively slated for bidding and construction in 2025. 

Parking Tickets

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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. 

No Grass Clippings in Refuse Cans

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REMINDER: The Refuse Crew has recently found grass clippings in the Residential Refuse Containers (Green can with Green Lid). Please do not dispose of grass clippings with your refuse. If you need a Grass/brush can, please contact the Borough Office at (814)355-1501 to be added to the Waitlist.