Latest News from the Borough

America’s Main Streets Contest – We Need Your Vote!

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Downtown Bellefonte, Inc. (DBI) has been entered in the America’s Main Streets contest and we need your vote to help DBI to win $25,000! We would also greatly appreciate you sharing the link to help get the word out. It’s posted on DBI’s Facebook page and can be easily shared that way or by forwarding this email.
How to vote: 
– Click on the link below and hit “vote”
– Share the link with your friends, and try to get as many votes as possible for downtown Bellefonte before April 21
 
VOTE HERE: https://www.mainstreetcontest.com/profile/176

With this prize, Downtown Bellefonte Inc. will continue to make efforts to beautify our community with facade and design improvements, host community-oriented events, and make Bellefonte a great place to live, work and visit.

We’ll find out if we move on to the next round after April 21!

Thank you in advance for your support!

Borough Office Closed April 19, 2019

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Bellefonte Borough offices will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019, in observance of Good Friday.

If your trash and recycling is usually picked up on Fridays, it will be picked up on Wednesday, April 17. There will be no brush or grass pickup on April 17 due to the Borough holiday.

If you have any questions, please call the Borough office at 355-1501.

Have a Happy and Safe Easter!

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

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Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority will be holding their annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event on Friday, April 26, 2019, from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 8am to 2pm. This will be held at 253 Transfer Road near the Nittany Mall off Route 26.

They will be accepting insecticides, weed killers, pool chemicals, cleaners, poisons, corrosives, flammables, oil-based paints, CFL bulbs, fluorescent tubes and most other hazardous chemicals from households only. DO NOT BRING latex paint, motor oil, antifreeze, medications or batteries.

Also, help them fill local Little Free Libraries. Bring a new or gently used CHILDREN’S book to the collection with you and they will donate it to a local school to help them fill their Little Free Libraries.

The following link (http://www.centrecountyrecycles.org/hazardouswastecollection) will take you directly to the HHW page of the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority website.

Centre County Recycling Updates

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Winter Weather Can Delay Collection

Thank you all for your patience during our multiple winter storms.  Due to the road conditions this week, the Centre County recycling crew missed some residences.  Any recycling that was missed this week will be collected next week.  Snow and ice can delay collection; but you can help the recycling crew this winter by following these tips.

Miscellaneous Plastic Recycling Container Moved in Bellefonte from the Burger King to the CVS

If you recycle miscellaneous plastic in Bellefonte, you may have noticed the container at the Burger King is no longer there.  It, along with the other recycling containers that were previously there, have been moved to the CVS parking lot in Bellefonte.  Click here for a list of all 6 miscellaneous plastic recycling locations and acceptable/unacceptable items.

Removal of Snow and Ice from Sidewalks

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A reminder that the owner, occupant or tenant of every property fronting upon or alongside of any street in the Borough is required to remove or cause to be removed from all of the sidewalks in front of or alongside of such property all snow and/or ice thereon fallen or formed within 24 hours after the same has ceased to fall or to be formed.

In any case where the owner, occupant or tenant fails, neglects or refuses to comply within the time limit prescribed, the Borough authorities may proceed immediately to clear all snow and/or ice from the sidewalk of such delinquent and to collect the expenses thereof, with 10% added thereto, from such owner, occupant or tenant, as the case may be, in addition to any fine or penalty imposed under §495.25.

To read the entire section of the ordinance pertaining to removal of snow and ice from sidewalks, click here.

Bellefonte Hometown Hero Banner Program

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The Bellefonte Hometown Hero Banner Committee is proud to offer their third round of honoring our heroes including an exciting new program for first responders. To learn more about this, please review the applications below. Please pay close attention to the deadline dates and the proper applications.

Hometown Hero Banner Application–Renewal     Deadline: March 31, 2019

Hometown Hero Banner Application–Veteran       Deadline:  July 31, 2019

Hometown Hero Banner Application–First Responder       Deadline:  April 30, 2020

2019 Point-in-Time Unsheltered Homeless Count

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Every year Centre County takes part in a statewide initiative called Point-in-Time (PIT) to provide outreach and collect valuable data on our unsheltered homeless population. Often times, this population may be found living in a tent, a car, a hallway, a campground site, abandoned building, or even under a bridge. They may also be finding respite at various retailers, restaurants, libraries, and other community buildings during the day.

This year, teams will be out in the community on Thursday, January 24th, looking to connect with the unsheltered homeless population to ask where they slept the night before (Wednesday, January 23rd), provide care packages, and offer assistance. Additionally, teams want to connect with individuals/families who are homeless, but “doubled-up” (i.e., staying with family and/or friends), and not considered unsheltered for the PIT count. This would give teams the opportunity to provide information about our county’s emergency, temporary, and permanent housing options.

In an effort to connect with these individuals/families, the County is asking for your assistance. If you know the whereabouts of someone who is unsheltered or “doubling-up,” please contact the Office of Adult Services no later than Tuesday, January 22nd, at 814-355-6768 ([email protected]).

Thank you for your help during our effort to assist those in need!

Faith R. Ryan, Director
Office of Adult Services
Centre County Government

ReadyPA Monthly January 2019

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“Happy New Year from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the ReadyPA Team.  As we enter January, we would like to stress the importance of safe driving over the winter months.  The January 2019 ReadyPA Monthly provides some winter driving tips and safe driving practices to help you navigate Pennsylvania roadways.

Did you know that although your pets are covered in fur, many just aren’t equipped to be out in frigid temperatures for prolonged periods?  This issue of the ReadyPA Monthly provides suggestions to help your animals stay healthy throughout the winter.

Finally, the State Meteorologist has provided information on the “chilling dangers of cold weather.”

The January Action Sheet contains information provided by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.  Be sure to practice these “10 musts for winter driving.”

We encourage you to share this newsletter and action sheet. Both the ReadyPA Monthly and the Action Sheet are available at www.Ready.PA.gov or you can view it by clicking on ReadyPA Monthly January 2019.”

Bellefonte Borough “ABC” Vacancies

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Below is a listing of Bellefonte Borough “ABC” vacancies. If interested in any of these vacancies, click here to obtain a volunteer application.

Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB):

The purpose of the HARB is to offer advice and counsel to Bellefonte Borough Council concerning the erection, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition or razing of all or any part of a building or structure located within the boundaries of the Historical and Architectural Review Board District and visible from a public right-of-way. For this purpose, the Historical and Architectural Review Board may make and alter rules and regulations for its own organization and procedure.

The HARB shall be composed of seven members and at least one alternate member, recommended by the HARB, and approved by Council. Of the seven members, one shall be a registered architect, one a licensed real estate broker, one the Borough building official, one a business person whose principal place of business is located within the HARB-regulated historic district, and three additional persons with a knowledge of and interest in historic preservation.

The HARB’s regularly scheduled meetings shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month unless circumstances warrant a postponement.

For more information, a copy of the HARB’s By-Laws can be found here

There is currently one vacancy on this Board (preferably someone with architectural or historical preservation experience), with the term expiring on 12/31/2023. 

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is a three member Commission with each member serving a six-year term.  The Commission is designed to oversee the hiring and promotional process related to full-time police officers.  Residency is required.  Candidates for these positions must go through a civil service process where written and oral exams are given and scored.  The Commission presents a list of eligible candidates to Council for their consideration.  The Commission must meet the first Monday of the even-numbered new year to re-organize.  Other meeting times are on an as-needed basis.

There is currently one alternate vacancy on this Commission.

Comcast Business Update

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Comcast has undergone a significant transformation over the past several years to improve their customer experience. Click here to review some examples of the recent changes.