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Boil Water Advisory Lifted

ATTENTION EBENSBURG WATER CUSTOMERS:

11/21/2023: BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED 

11/16/2023: BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT

A water line break on Rowena Drive has made it necessary for water to be turned off for repairs. You may experience low to no water pressure. When water pressure resumes, A boil water advisory will be in effect for a portion of the 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.
The area affected by the boil water notice includes parts of Rowena Dr., Woolenmill Rd. & Manor Drive in Ebensburg Borough & 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.
The Ebensburg Borough will notify you when the advisory is lifted.

10/19/2023: BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED 

10/16/2023 – BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT

UPDATE: Effected customers who are signed up for Ebensburg Water Alerts would have received an all-call.
Effected areas are Lovell Ave., Santa Fe Dr., Pine St., McConahy Way, Mylo Park, Jamesway Rd., Crestwood, New Germany Rd., Mini Mall Rd., Industrial Park, Wises Trailer Court, Pensacola Rd., Admiral Peary Highway, Ogden St., Adams Ave.

A boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of the area served by the Ebensburg Municipal Authority. A water line break on Lovell Avenue 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 Areas in Ebensburg Borough, Cambria Township & Jackson 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.

9/29/2023 – BOIL WATER ADVISORIES ARE NOW LIFTED

ATTENTION EBENSBURG WATER CUSTOMERS:

9/27/23 – A boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of the area served by the Ebensburg Municipal Authority. A water line break on Pine Street has resulted in loss of pressure on Lovell Avenue in Ebensburg Borough. 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 Lovell Avenue in Ebensburg Borough.
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 boil water advisory will last for at least 3 days. The Ebensburg Borough will notify you when the advisory is lifted.

9/26/23 – A water leak on Pine St. has made it necessary for the Ebensburg Borough to turn the water off to do repairs. The area served by the Ebensburg Municipal Authority includes Pine Street, Crestwood Area and parts of New Germany Road in Cambria Township. The water will be turned off at 7 AM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

When water service resumes a boil water advisory will be in effect. The water line break will result 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.

When water service resumes 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 boil water advisory will last for at least 3 days. The Ebensburg Borough will notify you when the advisory is lifted.

November 21, 2023 in Uncategorized

Shop Small in Ebensburg – Small Business Saturday Contest, Nov. 25th

SHOP SMALL in Ebensburg on Small Business Saturday®

Ebensburg – Each year, the Ebensburg Main Street Partnership promotes and celebrates Small Business Saturday in Ebensburg as a way to support Ebensburg’s local small business community.

On Saturday, November 25th, residents are encouraged to take part in Small Business Saturday by shopping small and dining small at area small businesses.

Shoppers can enter Ebensburg’s Shop Small Contest for a chance to win one of six $25.00 gift cards to one of our small shops or restaurants. View contest details in the featured image above.

“We are a community of small businesses, and we want to do everything we can to help our small businesses succeed,” said Danea Koss, community development director. “We encourage everyone to support your local community by shopping small AND dining small in Ebensburg this holiday season. When you shop small, you’re not just supporting a small business, you’re boosting your local economy, supporting local jobs and you’re keeping local businesses in business!”

November 20, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ebensburg’s Dickens of a Christmas

Ebensburg’s 18th annual Dickens of a Christmas will be held Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd. 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, a Christmas Musical Performance, Fezziwig Frolic and so much more!

This is truly a joyous way to bring in the holiday season, of which Mr. Dickens would surely approve!

The event schedule is finalized and can be found here: https://ebensburgpa.com/ebensburg-dickens-events-summary/.

 

November 7, 2023 in Uncategorized

Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Today

The Ebensburg Borough will be doing Fire Hydrant Flow Tests today, Monday, September 18th at 6 pm. Flow tests may affect water pressure on the 100 block of East High Street, 100 block of West High Street, 100 block of South Center Street, 100 block of North Center Street, 1100 block of North Center Street and the 700 block of West High Street.

If dirty water occurs, please run your cold water until it runs clear.

Thank you for your patience.

September 18, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ebensburg Dog Park is Now Open!

The Ebensburg Dog Park held it’s Grand Opening on Saturday, September 9th!  This project was originally requested through surveys issued by the Ebensburg Borough.  As a community-focused organization, the Ebensburg Rotary Club led the design and fundraising efforts. It has received tremendous recognition and support from residents, local business owners, Ebensburg Borough, the Cambria County Commissioners and grant office as well as State Representatives.

Funds in amount of $228,000 were successfully raised for this project. Bids for construction were due Thursday, February 23rd by noon.  Straw Construction was awarded the project and construction began on April 10, 2023 and finished just prior to the opening.

Dog Park Facts:
  • The site of the dog park is located on Borough property near the roller hockey rink at Lake Rowena Park in Ebensburg at 952 Rowena Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
  • Ebensburg Borough will maintain the park.
  • The dog park has two sections – one for large dogs and one for small dogs.
  • It includes water stations, waste stations, obstacles, benches, and perimeter fencing.
  • The construction included installation of drainage lines, a new storm inlet, asphalt paving, concrete paving, installation of water appliances and associated utilities, installation of chain link fencing, and additional associated work.
September 11, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ebensburg Borough is Now Hiring

BOROUGH OF EBENSBURG

POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

The Borough of Ebensburg is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer for the purpose of creating an eligibility list.  Deadline for submission of applications is Monday,  August 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., prevailing time. Completed applications and any required supporting documentation are to be delivered to the following:

Ebensburg Borough

Attn:  City Manager

300 W. High St.

Ebensburg, PA 15931

All applications must be in a sealed envelope marked:

Ebensburg Borough – Police Officer Application

The following requirements are necessary of each interested applicant, having filed on the official application form prescribed by the Borough.

–  At the date of application, the applicant shall not be less than twenty-one (21) years of age.

–  A diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED).

–  Be a citizen of the United States of America

–  Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a Police officer for the Ebensburg Borough Department as determined by the physical and psychological testing.

–  Be Act 120 Certified under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Act (Act 120), (MPOETC) 53 Pa. C.S.A. 2161 et seq. or has successfully completed Act 120 training and passed the final exam at the time of hiring.

–  Be eligible to legally operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The examination process for the position of Police Officer shall consist of the following: Physical Agility test, Written Examination, Oral Examination, Polygraph Test / Background Check, Medical and Psychological Examination.

For those who meet the eligibility criteria the following is the schedule for the physical agility and written examinations.

Physical Agility – Saturday August 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., at the University of Pittsburg-Johnstown Campus Track and Field (Must arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. and must have photo I.D.) Directions to the track are as follows:  From Theatre Drive or Elton Road in Richland Township turn onto Schoolhouse Road, turn onto Highfield Avenue, turn left onto Kunk’s Drive and follow to the end where you can go no further.  Turn left over a single lane bridge and the track and facilities will be on the right.

Written Examination – Saturday, August 19, 2023, immediately following the agility test.  Those that pass will be taken to the classroom for the written test.    (Must arrive with valid driver’s license.)

There are not and will not be any alternate dates for taking the physical agility and /or written examination.

Completed applications and supporting documentation must be filed at Ebensburg Borough  by 2:00 p.m., on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Police Officer Application

July 12, 2023 in Community, News

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.

April 13, 2023 in Uncategorized