Boil Water Advisory is LIFTED

2/28/2025: BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS LIFTED

2/26/2025: BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT

Boil Water Notice

Today is February 26, 2025.  A water line break on Elderwood Drive has resulted in A boil water advisory for Elderwood Dr.

This advisory will be in effect for the Elderwood drive area served by the Ebensburg Municipal Authority.

The water company cannot confirm when the advisory will be lifted.  Loss of pressure can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth.  Low pressure may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. The organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

All affected customers are advised to not drink their water without boiling it first.  Bring the water to a boil, let it boil for one minute and then let it cool before using it, or use bottled water.

The Ebensburg Borough will notify you when the advisory is lifted. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

Winter Parking is NOT in Effect Starting at 5 PM 3/3/25

WINTER PARKING REGULATIONS RELAXED

Good News! The enforcement of the winter parking regulations within Ebensburg Borough is being relaxed.

The current Ordinance, in place since 1994, requires alternate side parking on many streets between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and again between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. It also prohibits parking on many smaller streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Those winter parking restrictions are in effect between December 1st and March 31st.

In the past, the Ordinance was not enforced until the first snowfall each year. After the first snowfall, the Ordinance was enforced each and every day, regardless of weather conditions. These parking restrictions are necessary to allow the public works crew to properly and safely clear the streets of snow. Unfortunately, the regulations caused great inconvenience to the residents.

Today, there are many methods of communicating current information to the residents. Borough Council believes that we can enforce the regulations when necessary, and relax enforcement when possible.

Effective immediately, the winter parking regulations will only be enforced when deemed necessary by staff. A notice will be placed here on the website announcing when the regulations are “in effect” or are “not in effect.” The same notice will be posted on the borough’s Facebook page.

For those that may not have access to the Internet, a call to the borough office at 472-8780 is all that will be necessary to verify whether vehicles parked on the street need to be moved. During business hours, staff will be able to answer the question, or you may press #5 to be taken directly to a recording.

Winter parking restrictions will be placed in effect with every forecasted snowfall, and should be considered in effect with every unexpected snowfall. Depending on conditions, the restrictions will often remain in effect for several days following a snowfall. Crews often work for several days to push snow back from the curbs, to clear intersections, and to clear slush from the streets. Residents will be required to move vehicles until such time that the announcement on the website and Facebook is again changed. It will be everyone’s responsibility to verify the current enforcement status of the winter parking regulations. Remember…because it snowed two days ago and hasn’t snowed since; the winter parking regulations may still be in effect. Check the website!

The relaxed winter parking regulations will require the full cooperation of everyone. It is important that the public works crews are able to maintain clear streets during winter conditions. If the relaxation of enforcement causes problems in that regard, it will be necessary to return to daily enforcement. Please work with us so that we can maintain our streets in a safe manner, while minimizing the inconvenience to you and your neighbors of moving your vehicle twice each day.

Water Project Update

The Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Department will be doing new water line tie-ins on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 7AM to 3PM at Uni-Mart on South Center Street, all customers on Lakeview Road, Cindy Street, Karen Street, Barton Street and Susan Street.
During the tie-in customers in this area may experience periods of low to no water pressure. When the new water line is connected, customers may experience dirty water.
Thank you for your patience as we strive to improve our water system.

Thank you from the Ebensburg Borough Police Department!

The Ebensburg Borough Police Department wishes to thank Bishop Carroll High School for treating them to lunch at Rik-n-Nik’s as part of their annual First Responder Appreciation Day on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Courtesy of Bishop Carroll High School, officers enjoyed a delicious meal provided by Rik-n-Niks and joined members of the Dauntless Volunteer Fire Company for a lunch filled with laughs, storytelling, and camaraderie.
A big “thank you” to both Bishop Carroll and Rik-n-Niks!

Ebensburg Borough is Now Hiring

EBENSBURG SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING: 

FULL-TIME: 

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE

The Borough of Ebensburg is seeking applicants for a full-time position in the borough’s Public Works Department. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, possess a valid CDL, and be proficient in the operation of a loader, backhoe, skid steer, and other such equipment. Responsibilities include assignments on street, water, wastewater and stormwater crews. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a wide range of skills such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, and/or mechanical. $23.48/hr. Full benefit package. Application and job description available below and at the borough office, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa 15931. Applicants must send completed application, resume and references to same address or email to eburg@ebensburgpa.com. Completed applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

PART-TIME/SEASONAL:

Office Assistant

Office assistant applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. $10.50/hr.  Flex hours available or 40 hrs/wk. Must possess basic Internet and Microsoft Office skills. View full job description at here.

Summer Maintenance

Maintenance applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. $10.50/hr. 40 hrs/wk.

Lifeguards

Lifeguard applicants must be a minimum of 15 years of age and possess Red Cross certification.  $10.50/hr.

Applications for part-time/seasonal positions are due by noon on Friday, March 21st. 

Click here for part-time/seasonal employment application. 

Click here for full-time employment application.

 

Ebensburg Borough Newsletter – January 2025

The January 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:

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

 

Safety Tips from the Ebensburg Borough Police

PEDESTRIANS

General Pedestrian Law:

Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Code details the rights and duties of pedestrians.

Generally, people walking may cross the street at any point, but pedestrians and motorists must understand their responsibilities. Below are the basic laws to follow when crossing the street or driving.

  • When a pedestrian crosses the street in a crosswalk, the driver must yield.
    • Drivers are not required to yield until you begin to step into the crosswalk.
    • Pedestrians should not walk or run unexpectedly into the path of a moving vehicle. Pedestrians should not assume drivers will see or yield. Look left, right, and left again before stepping out.
    • It is illegal for drivers to pass a vehicle that is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, as the second driver may not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
  • If a pedestrian crosses the street not at an intersection and there is no crosswalk, the pedestrian must yield to vehicles.
  • When crossing the street at a signalized intersection, both pedestrians and motorists must obey the traffic-control devices.
    • These signs and signals help identify who must yield.
  • When walking along a road with sidewalks and its use is practicable, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.

Safety Talking Points

 Tips for Pedestrians:

 Cross only at crosswalks. Don’t cross between parked cars.

  • Look left, right then left again and keep looking.
  • Wait for a gap in traffic, then step one foot off the curb or fully enter crosswalk and make eye contact with approaching drivers.
  • Always obey traffic signs and signals especially pedestrian count down timers.
  • See and be seen – drivers need to see you to avoid you. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or carry a flashlight at night.
  • Watch for turning vehicles at intersections, even if you have the right-of-way and proceeding lawfully.
  • Watch your children. Children can’t judge a vehicle’s speed and distance and need the help of an adult to be safe.
  • On streets with multiple lanes in each direction, be aware of what drivers in both near lanes are doing. If one driver is allowing you to cross, the other might not see you.
  • If no sidewalk is available, walk as far on the side of the road as you can, and always walk against traffic.
  • Always be aware of your surroundings, and never get distracted.

Tips for Motorists:

 Slow down when approaching a crosswalk or intersection. Watch for pedestrians and be prepared to yield to them.

  • Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks – the law requires motorists to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks at signalized and non-signalized intersections.
  • Travel at a prudent speed. Don’t try to beat the light.
  • Watch for mid-block crosswalks. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in mid-block crosswalks, so yield to them.
  • Expect the unexpected – look out for children who may dart out between cars or buses or cross mid-block without a crosswalk.
  • Drivers on streets with multiple lanes in each direction should be aware that pedestrians may be crossing all lanes.

Trash & Recycle Receptacle Storage & Tree/Shrub Maintenance

With the threat of severe weather throughout the area, the Ebensburg Borough Police would like to remind area residents of the requirements regarding the placement of new garbage containers:

  1. Containers are not to be place curbside more than 24 hours before scheduled pick up.
  2. Containers must be removed from curbside no more than 24 hours after scheduled pick up.
  3. With severe storms possible, the containers potentially could blow into the street and cause a traffic hazard.

An additional reminder as spring arrives; residents are responsible to keep their shrubs, trees, and foliage trimmed so that they do not impede roadways or sidewalks, or block street signs.

Ebensburg police thank all residents for their cooperation in keeping Ebensburg Borough a beautiful and safe community!