Boil Water Notice in Effect for Effected Properties on Manor Drive

A boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of the area served by the Ebensburg Municipal Authority.  A water line break on Manor Drive has resulted in loss of pressure.  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.

The area affected by the boil water notice includes parts of Manor Drive in Cambria Township.

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.

Ebensburg Borough is Now Hiring

Ebensburg Borough, PA with a population of approximately 3,380 residents and covering 1.7 square miles is seeking a Chief of Police with exceptional leadership and management skills to lead a progressive department with four part-time and four full-time sworn officers.

Candidates must have the utmost integrity and honesty with the ability to make policy recommendations, oversee departmental planning, administration of all activities, grants, and a $700,000 budget.  The candidate must be able to plan, organize and supervise all functions of the Police Department to include patrol and investigations.  The Chief must be community-focused and have excellent verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills to maintain and advance the department’s standing as a progressive, professional, and community-based police department.   The candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, municipal administration and staff, citizens, and civic leaders.

In addition, the candidate must have seven (7) years of progressively responsible police experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training.  The candidate must be a United States citizen, physically and mentally fit to perform the essential functions of the job description, Act 120 certified, able to be certified by the Municipal Public Officer’s Education and Training Commission and possess a valid motor vehicle’s operator’s license.    The candidate must reside within 15 air miles of the Borough within one year of date of hire.

The salary range is $70,000-$80,000.  Final salary dependent upon qualifications.

Deadline:  June 20, 2023

Ebensburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply clearly mark “Police Chief Application” and send cover letter, resume and three professional references to kcook@ebensburgpa.com or Manager’s Office, 300 West High St, Ebensburg, PA 19531.

19th Annual Wheels & Wings – Thursday, June 22, 5 – 10pm

Ebensburg is gearing up for the 19th  annual “Wheels & Wings” event to be held Thursday evening, June 22nd, in Historic Downtown Ebensburg.  This car, truck, and motorcycle show will once again be combined with a wing-off between local restaurants and vendors!  The event, which is held in conjunction with Johnstown’s Thunder in the Valley motorcycle rally, brings thousands to Downtown Ebensburg each year!  This year’s event will be held in Penn Eben Park (corner of Julian & High Streets) and along North Julian & West Sample Street Streets.

The 19th Annual Wheels & Wings will feature live entertainment from Giants of Science at the intersection of Center and Sample Streets. The live act will perform from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Vehicle registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event only.  Only the first 250 vehicles will be registered and the first 150 registrants will receive ‘Wheels & Wings’ dash plaques sponsored by Roundhouse Harley-Davidson.  The registration fee is $10 and vehicles will enter at the corner of Caroline & High Streets. This year vehicles will once again be judged by classes; there will be three bike classes: Sport Bike, Cruisers & Custom Bikes. There will be five car classes: Pre-50’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, Post-80’s. There is also one class for trucks.

A panel of judges will award a “Best in Class” trophy to one vehicle per class, in each category, as well as an overall “Best of Show” award to be given to one car, truck and motorcycle. The awards will be announced at 8:30 pm from the entertainment area.

Meanwhile, food vendors will serve up their best wings from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  along West Sample Street while competing for the title of “Best Wings!” Additional food items will also be available for sale.

Wing judges this year will be President Cambria County Commissioner Tom Chernisky, a representative of the event’s Premier Sponsor, Kim Springer Insurance Agency LLC and Ebensburg Borough Council members.

Dauntless Fire Company, The Castle Pub and Ebensburg Main Street Partnership will sell adult beverages. The Ebensburg Main Street Partnership will once again be selling this year’s Wheels & Wings T-shirts featuring a new logo design and other merchandise at their booth along West Sample Street.

This event’s Premier Sponsor is Kim Springer Insurance Agency LLC. Other event sponsors include: Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, West Central Equipment and Renewal by Andersen. For more information, please visit www.ebensburgwheels.com or call the Ebensburg Borough office at (814) 472-8414.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 1201 of the Boroughs and Incorporated Towns Code that beginning on Monday, April 17, 2023, 8:00 A.M. EST,  Borough Council will offer for sale to the highest bidder at electronic auction sale the following items which will be for sale in “as is” condition:  1). 2008 Case 580SM Backhoe; 2). NorthStar Skid Sprayer BU2730;  3). 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 ST REG Cab 4×4;   4). 54-inch tow behind power take-off mower deck; 5). Leeboy 300 Asphalt roller.

Bids are being accepted through the Municibid website at https://municibid.com/ . Items for sale can be found under the Pennsylvania municipality listing of Ebensburgboro.

The auction will open for bidding until May 16, 2023, at 12:00 P.M.   Bids will be opened on May 16, 2023 at  12:30 P.M. EST.  The duration of the listing is from Monday April 17, 2023, until Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 12:00 P.M.  EST for a total of 28 days.  The award of the bid agreement of sale shall be made by public announcement at the regular meeting of Council on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. EST at the municipal building on 300 West High St, Ebensburg PA, 15931.

All bids shall be accepted on the condition that the purchase price shall be paid by the high bidder immediately or at a reasonable time after the conclusion for the electronic auction as determined by the Borough.  Successful bidders must be prepared to pay the amount due in cash, or a certified check or money order made payable to Ebensburg Borough.  The bidder is responsible for all transfer costs associated with the sale of the vehicles and/or equipment, including any applicable sales tax.  There are no warranties expressed or implied or no refunds, all listed vehicles and /or equipment are being offered for sale in their current condition.

Ebensburg borough reserves the right to reject any and all bids received.  Please call the Borough office at (814)472-8780 to inspect the items for sale.  Inspections are by appointment only.

Winter Parking is Not in Effect

WINTER PARKING REGULATIONS RELAXED

NOTE: New for 2022 – parking WITH traffic is now a requirement and will be fully enforced.

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.