LEAF COLLECTION IN MANCHESTER BOROUGH AND EAST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP This is a cooperative effort between the municipalities to bring you a needed service.

Collection is scheduled to begin the week of October 27th, and will continue throughout November into the first week in December, depending on the weather. Leaves will be picked up in the Township throughout the workweek, with the exception of WEDNESDAYS when leaves will be collected in Manchester Borough. Specific information may be obtained from the municipalities.

BOROUGH RESIDENTS THAT CARE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEAF COLLECTION SERVICE SHOULD FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES BELOW:

• Rake piles of leaves to the curb. They must be IN the street, not the yard, grass strip, or sidewalk.
• Place leaves in windrows, long narrow piles, for easier pick up. The piles should be no higher or wider than three feet. Approximately thirty feet is needed for the sweeper to pull into the curb to collect the leaves and thirty feet on the other side of the windrows to pull away from the curb. Unfortunately, in some sections of town due to parking constraints, this collection space might not be available. Neighbors working together can solve this problem by collectively parking their vehicles to allow sufficient space for leaf collection.
• Cars should not be parked within the collection space, and NEVER over the leaves, as the leaves could ignite
• NO trash, brush, or animal waste is permitted. Piles with trash will NOT be collected.
• Be patient. If you are missed, please wait, collecting leaves takes time. Leaves may not be picked up according to a specific schedule because of unknown factors, such as, the volume of leaves and weather conditions.

LEAVES WILL BE COLLECTED ON WEDNESDAYS EVERY WEEK, IF WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE. THE SUGGESTED START DATE IS OCTOBER 29th IN THE BOROUGH. PLEASE CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE TO VERIFY THE COLLECTION START UP DATE AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

As with any such endeavor, the collection process may be cumbersome. We will appreciate your assistance and patience. THANK YOU.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS - Parking signs restricting parking during the hours of 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. “when school is in session” have been installed. They have been placed in the vicinity of the High School on Hartman Street, several blocks of High Street, and portions of Manchester Heights. Parking restrictions have been put in place upon requests of property owners who have been impacted by student parking.

Two permits may be obtained per address if residents need to park on the street in front of their house during these hours. Permits are required to park during the restricted hours or persons will be fined. This is an enforceable ordinance.

Permits may be obtained at the Borough Office at a cost of $2 per permit. An application will need to be filled out. After September 22nd, anyone parking on the restricted streets without a permit will be in violation.

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION.  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.

SUSQUEHANNA LIONS CLUB – Members of the Club will be helping to maintain the Park at the Square.  A special thank you is extended to volunteer members for their participation in another community service project!

Note that the Manchester Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Lions Club, is scheduled for Sunday, October 19th.  Information for parade entries may be obtained by calling Mike Starner, 266-2050. 

TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT in Manchester Borough, Mt. Wolf Borough, and East Manchester Township is scheduled for Halloween, October 31st from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

STREET TREE PROJECT FOR N. MAIN STREET has been put out for bid.  The project will involve removing trees and removing/replacing sidewalk sections this Fall with new trees scheduled to be planted in Spring.  Grant funds will assist in the cost of this project.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROJECTS

• Musser Street curb and sidewalk project will be scheduled for construction in Spring of 2009.
• 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

Congratulations to Union Fire Company on their 150th Anniversary!  A Special thanks to our volunteers, from all generations, who have given of themselves to keep our community safe.

Northeastern Regional Police Department is also celebrating their 25th Anniversary serving the boroughs of Mt. Wolf, Manchester, and East Manchester Township. 

BEST WISHES TO ALL WITH A BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR  SERVICE AND DEDICATION!

Northeastern Emergency Management Volunteers
Volunteers are 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 Watch
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.