SNOW ALERT! We’ve had an unusual amount of snow! Depending on the weather conditions, snow could be around for awhile. Please continue to shovel walks clear for pedestrians, especially to provide a safe walking path for school children. We do not want them out on the streets as they can not navigate the large mounds of snow. Borough employees are working to truck away snow at some of the intersections and will continue to work on snow removal.

Many thanks are extended to those residents who have diligently removed snow from their walks in a timely fashion. It was enlightening to see residents working together, neighbor helping neighbor! Due to the circumstances, the snow removal ordinance was leniently enforced. Now, any property owners that have not removed snow from their walks will be subject to enforcement and a fine. Property owners are responsible for seeing that snow is removed. If you are personally unable to take care of your sidewalks, please see that someone can clear the walks and maintain them for you. We need to see that our community is safe. Thank you!

As a reminder, snow and ice should be removed within eight hours after cessation of a snowfall, or within eight hours after sunrise if the snow ceases during the night.

2010 BUDGET - Council approved the 2010 Budget. It is on display at the Borough Office. The 2010 General Operating Budget is set at $606, 830, $5,820 less than 2009’s Budget.

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION - Be observant and cautious while driving.  Please respect the crossing guards as they safely cross your children at the signaled intersections in the borough.  They have a tough job dealing with traffic, and need your patience, cooperation, and appreciation.

TAX COLLECTOR - Marcia Stauch is the Borough’s new tax collector.  You may reach her at (717) 880-3493.

COUNCIL UPDATE - Sue Little has retired after two terms as Council person. Her participation has been appreciated. Adam Bowman was recently elected to fill her vacancy, and will be take office on the 4th of January.

2009 BOROUGH STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Covington Drive and some small areas in the borough have been resurfaced; Cherry Alley has been reconstructed and surfaced.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROJECTS

• The Musser Street curb and sidewalk project has been completed.  A high curb has been placed on the southeast corner of York and Musser Street to curtail the deterioration of the corner by turning trucks.  The improvement is appreciated, as well as the cooperation of the residents involved with the project.
•  2009-2011 CDBG projects have been awarded.  The borough is pleased to receive grant funds for construction of curbs and sidewalks on Maple Street from Hartman Street to Walnut Street and to upgrade the borough’s Comprehensive Plan and the Sub-Division and Land Development Plan.

PENN DOT THANKS! – Penn Dot recently resurfaced York Street and Musser Street!  It was sorely needed, and hopefully S. Main Street will be scheduled for next year.  A special thanks is extended to Gary Ishman! 

STREET TREE COMMISSION – Council is creating a Street Tree Commission to recommend maintenance and improvements for trees in borough right-of-ways.  Those of you that might like to participate, please contact the office.

MANCHESTER COMMUNITY SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM ended on July 31st.  It was a successful six week program for children 6-12 years of age which ended with a Carnival at John Rudy Park.  Refer to www.manchesterplayground.com next year for the 2010 program information.

SUSQUEHANNA LIONS CLUB – Members of the Club are helping to maintain the Park at the Square.  They recently put a fresh coat of paint on the gazebo.  A special thank you is extended to volunteer members for their participation in another community service project!

PARKING RESTRICTIONS - Parking signs restricting parking during the hours of 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. “when school is in session” have been installed in the vicinity of the High School on Hartman Street, several blocks of High Street, and portions of Manchester Heights.

Two permits may be obtained per address if home owners need to park on the street in front of their house during the restricted hours. This is an enforceable ordinance.  Permits may be obtained at the Borough Office at a cost of $2 per permit.

NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT has a new web site – www.neregionalpd.us.

EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS – THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE!

NORTHEASTERN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are always needed to assist in planning and related activities for the safety and well being of our communities.  For more information, please contact the Borough Office at 266-1022.

TOWN WATCHES
it has been suggested that a Town Watch program could be organized by members of the community.  Interested individuals may contact the borough office if you would like to participate in this group.