Ebensburg Borough is Now Hiring

EBENSBURG SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING: 

EBENSBURG BOROUGH MANAGER

The Borough of Ebensburg is seeking applicants for the position of Borough Manager.  The current manager is retiring after five years of service; one of only four managers in sixty years.  Ebensburg (population 3,100) is a community known for its small-town charm, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and exceptional recreational programs.  The Manager reports to a 7-member Borough Council and is responsible for all borough operations, 16 FT employees and a $7.67 million budget.  A degree in Business, Public Administration or closely related field is preferred. The candidate will have demonstrated managerial experience in local government or the private sector and possess the combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities required for the position.  The successful candidate must have outstanding communication skills, success in team building, experience in finance and budgeting, and be innovative.  Salary range 90,000-105,000.  Excellent benefits.  A letter of interest and resume may be submitted to Ebensburg Borough Search Committee, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931 or emailed to eburg@ebensburgpa.som with Manager Search Committee in subject line. Letters and resumes will be accepted until 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. EOE

View Job Description Here 

 

Request for Bid Proposals

The Borough of Ebensburg is seeking bids from qualified Bidders to renovate the entire interior roof section of the Young People’s Community Center. The project includes installing a ceiling membrane to cover the existing vapor barrier to eliminate condensation from falling onto the gymnasium floor.  Quantities shown here are for illustrating the scope of the project only.  It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine construction quantities.

The Borough of Ebensburg will receive sealed Bids until 12:00 noon local prevailing time Monday, August 25,  2025 at 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931, at which time they will be opened.  Council will consider the bids at the regular scheduled meeting on August 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location.  Bidding Documents are linked below. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Borough.

A (non-mandatory) pre-bid conference, including a site visit of the project area, will be conducted on Thursday, August 14th, at 11:00 A.M. Prospective bidders are encouraged to meet at the Young People’s Community Center, 300 Prave Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931.

The project is a prevailing wage project, subject to the Pa. Prevailing Wage Act.  The contract provisions, including prevailing wage requirements, apply to work performed on the contract by the contractor and subcontractors.

Bid Security in the amount of 10% of the Bid must accompany the Bid.  A performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract will be required of the successful bidder. The Borough of Ebensburg reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any and all Bids.

This project is being funded by the Borough of Ebensburg.

Bid Documents 

Ebensburg Borough Newsletter – July 2025

The July 2025 Borough Newsletter is now available. Newsletters are mailed out to all borough residents and copies can also be found in the borough office. If you’d like to view it online, you may do so here:

July 2025 – Borough Newsletter 

January 2025 – Borough Newsletter 

July 2024 – Ebensburg Newsletter

January 2024 – Ebensburg Newsletter

January 2023 – Ebensburg Newsletter

July 2022 – Ebensburg Newsletter

January 2022 – Ebensburg Newsletter

July 2023 – Ebensburg Newsletter

 

Ebensburg Downtown Shutdown & Homecoming Events – July 25 & 26

EBENSBURG DOWNTOWN SHUTDOWN & HOMECOMING WEEKEND EVENTS

Ebensburg – On Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26 Ebensburg Main Street Partnership will host their annual Downtown Shutdown and Homecoming celebration.

The weekend begins when the streets at the center of town close down at 6 pm to set up for a free concert that runs from 8 pm to 11 pm. This year’s event will feature The Bachelor Boys Band a high-energy, pop and classic rock band who bring the fun. Many of the downtown shops and restaurants are planning specials, events and live music as well, so we encourage everyone to follow our website or Facebook page as we are always updating our schedule of events.

Saturday begins with a community-wide yard sale, a fishing derby at Lake Rowena, a Farmer’s Market in Penn Eben Park, 5K & 15K at the Ghost Town Trail, Free Tennis Clinics at the Tennis Center and so much more. “There are a variety of different activities happening throughout the day and into the evening – it’s an event that our community loves to celebrate!” said Danea Koss, Community Development Director. Yard Sale maps will be available the week prior at the Borough office, Ebensburg Library, and online at www.ebensburgmainstreet.com.

The Ebensburg Public Library will be hosting an outdoor book sale, yard sale, basket raffle and food sales.

Cambria Summit ABATE will return with a backpack give-a-way (while supplies lasts) at Lake Rowena Pavilion.

Baskets donated by the Main Street Partnership and local businesses for the Homecoming basket raffle will be on display at First National Bank at 111 W. High Street two weeks prior to the event. Anyone may purchase raffle tickets at the bank through Friday, the 25th, and then onsite at Lake Rowena beginning around 5 pm on Homecoming Day.

Homecoming festivities will come to a close at Lake Rowena with food, fireworks and live music performance by TBD from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Call the Ebensburg Borough Community Development Office at (814) 472-8414 with any questions.

Click Here to See a Tentative List of Downtown Shutdown Events

Click Here to See a Tentative Homecoming Event Schedule