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The story behind the rise in Popularity in Bellefonte in the Centre County Gazette by Jodie Dello Stritto. 

The story behind the rise in popularity of Bellefonte

Vacancy Announcement – Refuse Department

The Borough of Bellefonte is interested in hiring a full-time Loader-Operator Specialist for the Public Works/Refuse Department.  The position requires the employee to perform various tasks related to the collection of refuse and in the maintenance of the Borough’s refuse vehicles and equipment.  The objective is to perform the Borough’s refuse collection in an efficient and timely manner and ensuring safe work practices are at the forefront of the employee’s daily activities.

Minimum qualifications include High school diploma or the equivalent; Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (or obtain the CDL w/in six (6) months of being hired)

Interested candidates are required to complete and submit the Borough’s standard Employment Application by 4:30 PM, Monday, February 7, 2022.  Employment Applications are available and may be picked up at the borough office, 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte during regular business hours (8:00 – 4:30) or can be accessed at the Borough’s web site at: http://bellefonte.net

Municipal Building—236 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA 16823  Tel: 814-355-1501  Fax: 814-353-2315  www.bellefonte.net

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Refuse Department Employment Application

Public Notice 

Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) Public Hearing on February 7^th, 2022 at 7:30PM  

A public hearing, in conjunction with the Bellefonte Borough Council Business Meeting, will be conducted on Monday, February 7^th, 2022, shortly after the start of the Council Meeting which is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM, at the Bellefonte Borough Municipal Building located at 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA to set the parameters of a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) tax abatement program.   

The public hearing is required by the LERTA legislation and provides an opportunity for the Borough Council to hear from constituents and discuss the abatement schedule and geographic extent of the LERTA District.  Proposed extent and abatement schedule information is posted on Bellefonte Borough’s website at www.bellefonte.net in the form of a draft ordinance.  It is hoped that all three taxing bodies (borough, county, and school district) will ultimately adopt similar ordinances offering abatement on improvements to properties within Bellefonte Borough, as consistent and overlapping abatement programs are the most effective in fostering economic development and property revitalization.   

All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be offered the opportunity to give oral testimony at the public hearing and/or to present written comments concerning the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) tax abatement parameters.  Proposals and comments may be submitted to the Bellefonte Borough Municipal Office (address above) or by email at [email protected] by 4PM on Monday, February 7^th, 2022.  

LERTA DRAFT ORDINANCE OVERVIEW DRAFT

LERTA Ordinance for Bellefonte Borough 01.19.2022 

Bellefonte Borough is seeking a resident to fill a vacancy seat on the Bellefonte Borough Water Authority. This is a volunteer position. 

The Authority transitioned from a fiscal authority to an operating authority around 2003 when Bellefonte Borough and the Authority entered into a management agreement. The Authority sets the policies and rates for water and wastewater sewage systems while the Borough uses its staff to manage the day-to-day activities of those systems. The Bellefonte Borough Authority meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Borough building.

If interested in applying, please submit a volunteer application to Ralph Stewart, Borough Manager, at [email protected] Applications should be submitted ASAP as the position may potentially be appointed at the January 18th Borough Council meeting. 

The Bellefonte Borough is seeking a resident to fill the position of Vacancy Board Chair. The ideal candidate would be familiar with Borough Council, either having served on Council or have experience with parliamentary procedure. The Chair is responsible for running the meetings of the Bellefonte Vacancy Board, which meets only as-needed. This a volunteer position.

Whenever a vacancy occurs in any elective borough office, Bellefonte Borough Council fills the vacancy by appointing a registered voter of the borough. If Council fails to do so within 30 days, the Bellefonte Borough Vacancy Board meets to consider candidates to fill the vacancy. The Vacancy Board consists of the Bellefonte Borough Council, and one registered voter of the borough that serves as Chair. Additionally, if the vacancy board fails to fill the vacancy within the allotted time, the Chair of the vacancy board must petition the court of common pleas to fill the vacancy.

Interested residents must submit a volunteer application to Ralph Stewart, Borough Manager, at [email protected] Applications should be submitted before noon on Friday, January 14.

Borough Council will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers. The agenda for tonight’s meeting and previous meeting recordings and minutes can be found on the council webpage. 

• You can view the meeting LIVE on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/nZBLrwcPJTA.
• If you would like to attend virtually, please contact the Borough via email: [email protected] or phone: 814-355-1501 before 4PM on Monday, January 3rd to receive the link to the meeting.
• If you would like to attend the meeting in person, masks are required.

Bellefonte Borough offices will be closed on Friday, December 31, 2021, in observance of New Years Day.

If your refuse is normally picked up on Friday, it will be picked up on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Please be sure to have your refuse out Tuesday, December 28, 2021, after 6:00 p.m. to avoid being missed, as the crew will be out earlier than usual.

Happy New Year! 

Bellefonte Borough offices will be closed on Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24, 2021, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

If your refuse is normally picked up on Thursday, it will be picked up on Tuesday the 21st.
If your refuse is normally picked up on Friday, it will be picked up on Wednesday the 22nd.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!