The Bellefonte Borough Climate Action Plan was approved on September 22, 2020.
Bellefonte Borough Climate Action Plan
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Latest News from the Borough
Public Meeting Notice- Motorist/Pedestrian Street Safety
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The Bellefonte Borough Council will hold a Special Work Session Monday April 19th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The Work Session will be to discuss Motorist/Pedestrian Street Safety within Bellefonte Borough. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Anyone wishing to attend, please call the Borough at (814) 355-1501 to request the meeting link. Comment deadline is Friday April 16, 2021 at 4:00pm.
Household Hazardous Waste
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Going out for a Pint
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Request for Proposal: Bellefonte Fire Department Marketing & Recruitment Campaign
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PennDOT Transportation Report
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2023 12-Year Program Public Comment Period
Tell Us What You Think!
The State Transportation Commission (STC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation are excited to announce the 2023 12-Year Program Update Public Comment Period. The STC recently released the 2021 Transportation Performance Report. It contains information about how PA’s transportation system performed over the last two years. We encourage you to read and share the report and then – Tell Us What YOU Think!
Your feedback is important! We use it to inform the 12-Year Program, Pennsylvania’s Long Range Transportation Plan, and the Freight Movement Plan.
Take a few minutes to complete our Transportation Survey online or contact us at 717-783-2262 to request a paper copy or to complete the survey over the phone. You can also plan to join us for the Online Public Forum on March 23. The Online Public Forum will feature a live presentation and Q&A session with Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Transportation. The Public Forum will be broadcast via Zoom and Facebook Live with closed captions in English, and open captions in Spanish.
The Transportation Survey is open Monday, March 1, through Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
Online Public Forum: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Registration is desired, but not required to attend the Public Forum.
- The Public Forum will be livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
- Interested individuals who do not have internet access should contact PennDOT at 717-783-2262 to obtain the call-in number for listening-in only.
- There will be a live Q&A session following the presentation.
- You can submit transportation questions during the Q&A session or ask them in advance of the Public Forum by filling out the registration form or emailing them to [email protected].
- All questions and answers received will be posted on TalkPATransportation.com at the conclusion of the Public Comment Period.
Each of us rely on Pennsylvania’s transportation system in a different way and many of us encountered unique circumstances with transportation this past year. We want to hear from you and encourage you to join the conversation! Feedback about your transportation needs is important to our transportation planning process. We look forward to your participation again this year.
PennDOT will make all reasonable modifications to policies, programs, and documents to ensure that people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. In accordance with Governor Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the Public Forum will be held online only.
To request assistance to participate in the survey or Public Forum, please contact PennDOT’s Program Center by emailing [email protected]
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission-Bellefonte Borough 2019 Spending Report
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Icicles
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Reminder: There are a lot of dangerous icicles developing on both rental and owner-occupied homes. Please remove icicles from properties to prevent damage to structures, homeowners and pedestrians.
Large Vehicle/RV Ordinance Update
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On Monday February 1, 2021, The Bellefonte Borough Council voted to suspend/ put on hold the new large vehicle/RV parking restrictions that apply to “on property” only. The portion of the ordinance that restricts “on street” parking is still in effect. Council is reviewing the ordinance and is considering modifications to the on property section at this time. If there are any questions please call the Borough Office at (814)355-1501.
Bellefonte is a Welcoming Community: Hate and Violence are Not Welcome Here or Anywhere Else
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
As President of Borough Council, I am speaking to our residents, neighbors, and visitors on behalf of Bellefonte Borough Council members and Bellefonte Borough Management.
On January 6, as a nation, we all witnessed with disbelief when, what should have been a peaceful protest, turned into an unlawful riot, resulting in destruction, unlawful entry, injury, and death. Our hearts go out to the families who lost loved ones and the families who had loved ones injured. Our prayers go out to every citizen of the United States to reunite. If there must be protests, they must be peaceful.
Unlawful actions that we saw last week should not be occurring in the United States of America and have no place in Bellefonte Borough. Remember that both spoken and written words affect the actions of others as they can inspire or incite. Vandalism occurred in Bellefonte in the wake of the Capitol riot. It was heart-lifting to see our community members come together to repaint a vandalized Pride Flag mural in downtown Bellefonte. We thank you for your display of respect and sense of community.
We now hear of possible protests being planned throughout the country during the inauguration of Joe Biden as our 46th President. While we support a citizen’s right to protest peacefully, we do not support events that cause injury to others or the destruction of property.
Our responsibility as elected officials is to support Federal, State, and local laws enacted to protect our residents, businesses, and properties. This Borough Council has given the Bellefonte Police Department the direction that should a peaceful protest occurring here in town turn into unlawful acts, the police will deal with it according to the law. The Bellefonte Police Department will use every resource available to ensure our community’s safety during any lawful-peaceful protest. For the safety of protest participants and property protection, all Local, State, and Federal laws will be enforced, and those involved will be dealt with accordingly.
Our Police Department has the authority to call in whatever support is needed to maintain peace. Any resident who hears of or sees any suspicious or inappropriate activity is always encouraged to contact the Bellefonte Police Department at the non-emergency number 814-355-2320, or in an emergency, call 911. Doing this could keep you, your family, and your friends safe from harm.
Please stay safe and help keep Bellefonte peaceful and protected.
Joanne Tosti-Vasey
President, Bellefonte Borough Council