Latest News from the Borough

Big Spring Cover Design Ideas Kick Off Meeting- November 2, 2021

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The Big Spring Cover Design Ideas Kick off Meeting will be held at the regularly scheduled Bellefonte Authority Meeting on Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 at 6pm. The meeting location is 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 in Council Chambers.
 
The Authority will take public comment on designs for a new cover over the Big Spring. The Authority is tasked with developing a design that is economical, attractive, and passes all PA DEP permitting requirements for Safe Drinking Water. If someone can not attend the meeting, comments will be received through the month of November. Any comments may be sent to [email protected]

House Number Visibility

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In recent weeks, Bellefonte Borough emergency services have experienced difficulty locating street addresses due to no or improperly positioned house numbers.

A Borough ordinance requires all buildings to have address numbers placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property.  It is best to have the numbers positioned near the front door.  Numbers should contrast with the background for easy visibility day and night.  They should be Arabic numerals, a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch.

If you have any questions call Harry Brooks @ 814-355-1501, ext 225.

 

BELLEFONTE BOROUGH DIAMOND AREA SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MEETINGS–November 4th and November 6th

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BELLEFONTE BOROUGH DIAMOND AREA SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MEETINGS


Bellefonte Borough Council has set meeting dates/times to take public comments on safety improvements to the Diamond area at the intersection of High and Allegheny Streets, downtown Bellefonte. The public comment meetings will be held in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Bellefonte Borough building, 236 West Lamb Street, in Bellefonte, at 6:30PM on Thursday, November 4th and 10:30AM on Saturday, November 6th. At this time, masks are required. A short presentation will be given at the beginning of each meeting.

Council will be accepting public comments on safety improvement options including the installation of a round-about and the elimination of parking spaces. Comments/suggestions for any safety improvements will be accepted. All comments will be reviewed by council and will be considered prior to any formal decisions being made.

If you can not attend these meetings, comments can be made by sending a letter to the Borough’s address above or by sending an email to [email protected] Two design options will be available for viewing on the borough’s website at Bellefonte.net or in Council Chambers (address above) during normal business hours.

Contact: Ralph Stewart, Borough Manager
Phone: 814-355-1501
Email: [email protected]

Centre County Solar 101 September 19, 2021

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Centre County Solar 101
 
Sept 19, 2021 02:00 PM
 
Learn about solar energy, electric vehicle charging, and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more.
 
You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels.
 
Co-op members get:
 
• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you
• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar
• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate
 
Find out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we’ll answer them!
 
https://solarunitedneighbors-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hnSeSXg-SAml2urM_fFceA

New COVID testing site in Centre County

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Please see the press release linked below from DOH regarding the continuation of the COVID-19 testing site with AMI through October 31, 2021. New site: former Sears Automotive Center at the Nittany Mall. https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/health-details.aspx?newsid=1582

Office Closed

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Bellefonte Borough offices will be closed on September 6, 2021, in observance of Labor Day. If your refuse is normally picked up on Monday, it will be picked up on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Please be sure to have your refuse out Tuesday, September 7, after 6:00 p.m. to avoid being missed, as the crew will be out earlier than usual.
 
There will be no brush/grass pickup on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The next brush/grass pickup will be on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Have a happy and safe Labor Day!

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 included funding for states to establish emergency rental assistance programs. Pennsylvania received approximately $569 million to administer assistance to renters, landlords, and utility providers who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic insecurity.

On February 5, 2021, Governor Wolf signed S.B. 109 into law, which officially designated the Department of Human Services (DHS) as the agency overseeing administration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for the 49 counties that did not receive direct allocations.

ERAP is now taking applications. Pennsylvanians can apply online through COMPASS. Some counties are not using the COMPASS application. If your county is not using COMPASS, you will be automatically directed to your local ERAP agency contact.

Centre County
Centre County Office of Adult Services
3500 E. College Ave., Ste. 1200 State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 355-6768 Fax: 814-355-8625
Email: [email protected]
Apply online: www.compass.state.pa.us

CATABUS Update

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Effective August 21, 2021, there will be one CATABUS Route available within Bellefonte Borough. This Route will be serving the Centre County Courthouse, Bellefonte YMCA, Downtown Bellefonte, Benner Pike, E. College Avenue, College Township Office, and Downtown State College.
 
For more information please visit XB Route: https://catabus.com/route-page/bellefonte/
 
There is also a Route for Pleasant Gap that will be serving Pleasant Hills, Steeplechase, Pleasant Gap, Encompass Health, PennDOT Driver’s License Center, Summit Park, E. College Avenue, and Downtown State College.
 
For more information please visit XG Route: https://catabus.com/route-page/pleasant-gap/.
 
Please contact CATABUS with any questions at (814) 238-CATA(2282)

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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Bellefonte Borough Diamond Re-Design Concepts to be reviewed at Borough Council Work Session, 6:30-7:00PM, Monday, August 2nd in Council Chambers. Two concepts are attached. The presentation can be viewed live at Council Chambers, 236 West Lamb Street, via YouTube or by recording on CNET Channel 7, www.cnetl.org
No approval or vote on the design concepts is scheduled for Monday night. Council will consider the next steps including the approval of scheduling a formal public hearing to gather public input.
Temporary work, including the installation of plastic curbing and delineators in the Diamond area, is planned to take place in August.
Contact: Ralph Stewart, Borough Manager, email: [email protected], phone: 814- 355-1501