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.
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
Ebensburg’s 20th annual Dickens of a Christmas will be held Friday, December 65h through Sunday, December 7th. This event is a family-oriented Christmas celebration based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Many vendors and other participants are clad in period costume. Let us be your host as you enjoy this old-fashioned Christmas weekend.
Come enjoy vendors and crafters hawking Christmas wares at the indoor craft shows, wassailing in quaint neighborhoods, antique shopping, a Live Nativity & Lights Festival, a Christmas Parade, a Santa Pub Crawl, Christmas Tree Toss, Children’s Events, Breakfast with Santa, Sleigh and Carriage Rides, Christmas Musical Performances a Fat Bike Beer Fest and so much more!
This is truly a joyous way to bring in the holiday season, of which Mr. Dickens would surely approve!
The complete schedule of events can be found here: http://ebensburgpa.com/ebensburg-dickens-events-summary/.
10/24/2025, 1:00 PM – Boil Water Advisory listed below has been lifted.
10/22/2025
A water line break on Park Street has resulted in a boil water advisory for customers on Park Street, 835 West High Street, Tracy Lane, Penny Lane, Cook Road, Barefoot Road, and Skyline Drive.
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 not to 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.
EBENSBURG 2025 TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY TO BE HELD
EBENSBURG – A ceremony will be held Sunday, October 12th at 12 pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park to bury a new time capsule. Items to be placed in the 2025 time capsule are now being collected by the Cambria County Historical Society and Ebensburg Borough. Local restaurants are encouraged to submit a menu to be placed into the capsule, and local churches are asked to submit a church bulletin. “We’d like to give the people of 2075 a look back into what was happening in and around Ebensburg in 2025,” said Danea Koss, Community Development Director for Ebensburg Borough.
In addition to the church bulletins and restaurant menus, we encourage residents of Ebensburg to write a letter detailing who you and your family are, your ages, school/work information, etc.
Items can be dropped at either the Ebensburg Borough building by this Friday, October 3rd at 4 pm, or at the Cambria County Historical Society by Saturday, October 4th by 1 pm.
In addition to burying the time capsule, the ceremony will include remarks by local leaders, a flag raising and more. Any questions may be directed to Danea Koss, Community Development Director, at 814-472-8414.
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.
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
