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Street Committee Meeting
The Street Committee meeting scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 has been canceled.
The Street Committee meeting scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 has been canceled.
NOW HIRING - Sewer Department
Northumberland Borough Sewer Department has is accepting applications for "Full-Time Laborer / Operator". This is a union position. Applications are available online and at the Borough Office, 175 Orange Street, Northumberland, PA 17857. Description can be found in the link below. All correspondence confidential. EOE.
Northumberland Borough Sewer Department has is accepting applications for "Full-Time Laborer / Operator". This is a union position. Applications are available online and at the Borough Office, 175 Orange Street, Northumberland, PA 17857. Description can be found in the link below. All correspondence confidential. EOE.
Upcoming Meeting Changes
The Northumberland Borough’s Public Safety Committee
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, has been
canceled.
The Northumberland Borough will hold a Finance Committee meeting on
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at 6:30PM regarding the budget.
The November
Borough Council meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, November 4th,
2024, at 6:30PM due to election day.
The meetings will be held at the Borough
Building at 175 Orange Street, Northumberland.
The Northumberland Borough’s Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, has been canceled.
The Northumberland Borough will hold a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at 6:30PM regarding the budget.
The November Borough Council meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, November 4th, 2024, at 6:30PM due to election day.
The meetings will be held at the Borough Building at 175 Orange Street, Northumberland.
Zoning Hearing Board - Special Exception Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Northumberland, Northumberland County,
Pennsylvania will hold a Special Exception Hearing on October 23, 2024,
beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Northumberland Borough Municipal Building located
at 175 Orange Street Northumberland, PA 17857.
The
applicant, Central Susquehanna Riverboat Society, is requesting approval by
Special Exception to operate a private recreation facility as per Section
61.16.04 of Northumberland Borough Zoning Ordinance.
This
exception would result in the development of the infrastructure and
improvements necessary to operate a recreational riverboat at Pineknotter Park,
# 036-00-040-102.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Northumberland, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania will hold a Special Exception Hearing on October 23, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Northumberland Borough Municipal Building located at 175 Orange Street Northumberland, PA 17857.
The applicant, Central Susquehanna Riverboat Society, is requesting approval by Special Exception to operate a private recreation facility as per Section 61.16.04 of Northumberland Borough Zoning Ordinance.
This exception would result in the development of the infrastructure and improvements necessary to operate a recreational riverboat at Pineknotter Park, # 036-00-040-102.
Survey by Dynata
NOTICE:
It has been brought to our attention that there is a survey being
conducted by Dynata regarding the Borough of Northumberland. This survey
has not been generated by the Borough.
Halloween Parade Registration Form
It's always the Wednesday before Halloween!
There is no rain date.
In order to help with traffic flow, we ask that you arrive at King Street Park via the following ways.
Danville area - from Route 11 south, take a right at the Priestley Library on to King St to line up.
Sunbury area - upon entry into Norry, take a right onto Water St, left on to Orange St, and a right at the Priestley Library on to King St to line up.
Selinsgrove area - upon entry into Norry, take a left on to Duke St/405, take a right onto Front St and a left on to King St at the church to line up.
Lewisburg area - upon entry into Norry, continue on Duke St/405, take a left on to 2nd St to line up.
Walking Groups/Individuals - will line up in the Park itself. You may quickly drop off walkers at points around the park and find parking elsewhere.
We don't have a registration fee, but we do happily accept donations to help defray costs associated with the parade! You may drop off donations in the gazebo the evening of the parade or at Norry Bank. Make checks payable to “Northumberland Halloween Parade.”
The parade route will be: up 2nd St, up Orange St, down 7th St, down Queen St, up Front St and ending at King Street Park.
You may NOT throw candy from vehicles. For safety reasons, you MUST hand it to people. Stop by the gazebo the evening of the parade to pick up your judging number.
Any questions, call/text 570-412-4072 or info@17857.org.
https://www.facebook.com/Norry17857.org
See you at the parade!
It's always the Wednesday before Halloween!
There is no rain date.
In order to help with traffic flow, we ask that you arrive at King Street Park via the following ways.
Danville area - from Route 11 south, take a right at the Priestley Library on to King St to line up.
Sunbury area - upon entry into Norry, take a right onto Water St, left on to Orange St, and a right at the Priestley Library on to King St to line up.
Selinsgrove area - upon entry into Norry, take a left on to Duke St/405, take a right onto Front St and a left on to King St at the church to line up.
Lewisburg area - upon entry into Norry, continue on Duke St/405, take a left on to 2nd St to line up.
Walking Groups/Individuals - will line up in the Park itself. You may quickly drop off walkers at points around the park and find parking elsewhere.
We don't have a registration fee, but we do happily accept donations to help defray costs associated with the parade! You may drop off donations in the gazebo the evening of the parade or at Norry Bank. Make checks payable to “Northumberland Halloween Parade.”
The parade route will be: up 2nd St, up Orange St, down 7th St, down Queen St, up Front St and ending at King Street Park.
You may NOT throw candy from vehicles. For safety reasons, you MUST hand it to people. Stop by the gazebo the evening of the parade to pick up your judging number.
Any questions, call/text 570-412-4072 or info@17857.org.
https://www.facebook.com/Norry17857.org
See you at the parade!
Brush Pick Up Guideline UPDATE
If you are putting brush in garbage cans
for brush pick up, please label "BRUSH" on the garbage cans with white
paint. This will help the street crew know what is for brush pick up,
and what is garbage/refuse.
If you are putting brush in garbage cans
for brush pick up, please label "BRUSH" on the garbage cans with white
paint. This will help the street crew know what is for brush pick up,
and what is garbage/refuse.
NO PARKING for Queen Street Stormwater Project
Stormwater construction work will be taking place from June 17, 2024 thru August 28, 2024. Construction will occur on Queen Street between 2nd Street and 7th Street, and at Orange Street and 7th Street.
NO PARKING will be permitted from 7:00AM to 7:00PM during construction hours. Parking will be permitted from 7:00PM to 7:00AM on streets with parking.
The Borough apologizes for any inconvenience you may incur while this project is in operation.
Updates will be posted on Reuben Haines Facebook.
**Inclement weather may cause construction delays.
Stormwater construction work will be taking place from June 17, 2024 thru August 28, 2024. Construction will occur on Queen Street between 2nd Street and 7th Street, and at Orange Street and 7th Street.
NO PARKING will be permitted from 7:00AM to 7:00PM during construction hours. Parking will be permitted from 7:00PM to 7:00AM on streets with parking.
The Borough apologizes for any inconvenience you may incur while this project is in operation.
Updates will be posted on Reuben Haines Facebook.
**Inclement weather may cause construction delays.
Sewer Complaint Form
For complaints regarding the ongoing sewer inspection and cleaning work being conducted throughout the Borough, please use this complaint form.
Fill out the form, and email it to: info@norrysewer.com.
For complaints regarding the ongoing sewer inspection and cleaning work being conducted throughout the Borough, please use this complaint form.
Fill out the form, and email it to: info@norrysewer.com.
Video Surveillance at the Playground
As you may know, a new surveillance system has been installed at the
Second Street Playground. Any acts of vandalism and/or criminal activity
will be investigated and perpetrator(s) will be charged.
As you may know, a new surveillance system has been installed at the
Second Street Playground. Any acts of vandalism and/or criminal activity
will be investigated and perpetrator(s) will be charged.
Grass Clippings on Roadway
REMINDER:
Grass clippings on the road are a Quality of Life Ordinance violation.
Grass clippings are dangerous to motorcycle riders and cyclists and they
clog storm drains. You will get a ticket for a Quality of Life
violation if grass clippings are in the road at your property. If you
have a landscaping company mowing your lawn for you, the property owner
will be receiving the ticket. For more information, please reference
Chapter 42 of the Borough of Northumberland Code Book.
REMINDER:
Grass clippings on the road are a Quality of Life Ordinance violation.
Grass clippings are dangerous to motorcycle riders and cyclists and they
clog storm drains. You will get a ticket for a Quality of Life
violation if grass clippings are in the road at your property. If you
have a landscaping company mowing your lawn for you, the property owner
will be receiving the ticket. For more information, please reference
Chapter 42 of the Borough of Northumberland Code Book.
Virtual Crime Watch
The Northumberland Police Department is putting together a list of homes
and businesses in our community with outdoor cameras. The list will be
confidential; should crime happen in your neighborhood, you would be
called upon to check your video system. If you are interested in being
part of the Northumberland virtual crime watch, please contact Stacy Hommel, Administrative Assistant, at 570-473-8446, admin@norrypd.com or download the form below and email or mail to Stacy.
The Northumberland Police Department is putting together a list of homes and businesses in our community with outdoor cameras. The list will be confidential; should crime happen in your neighborhood, you would be called upon to check your video system. If you are interested in being part of the Northumberland virtual crime watch, please contact Stacy Hommel, Administrative Assistant, at 570-473-8446, admin@norrypd.com or download the form below and email or mail to Stacy.