Borough Crews will be around collecting brush from the curb throughout the next week. Please have brush in four-foot lengths or less at the curb for collection.
The crews are working hard to get everything cleaned up as quickly and safely as they can. If you see any of our crews out and about, please give them a big Thank You!
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 814-355-1501.
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
The Spring Leaf Collection will be Monday, May 5th-Friday, May 9th, 2025.
Residents should put leaves at the curb or edge of street (not in the street) and should NOT be with brush and pine needles.
For the safety of the workers and equipment, sticks, plants, root balls, metal objects, bricks, logs, animal waste must be kept out of the pile. Piles of leaves with such debris will NOT be collected to avoid injuries and equipment damage which will cause delays. Please do not block fire hydrants, storm drains, or mailboxes with your leaf pile.
The Bellefonte Borough Compost Facility will be offering extended hours for residents of Bellefonte Borough, Spring Township, and Benner Township who have been left with storm damage.
For the remainder of the week, the compost facility located at 264 Musser Lane, Bellefonte will be open from 6:00 AM-4:00 PM on Monday, March 17th through Thursday, March 20th, 2025, and 5:00 AM-4:00 PM on Friday, March 21st, 2025. In addition, the Compost Facility will be open on Saturday, March 22nd from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Items that can be taken to the compost facility are compostable items such as grass clippings, leaves, brush, limbs, etc. No construction materials may be taken to the composting facility.
Borough Crews will be around collecting brush from the curb throughout the week. Please have the brush bundled in four-foot lengths or less at the curb for collection.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 814-355-1501.
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
