Electronics Recycling: A Change this year.
-Once again, this year, we will have electronics recycling during the month of August.
-Residents are limited to (2) two electronic items for recycling this year. Each additional item will cost $5.00.
-Please bring the Exact change for the extra items.
-Items from residents or businesses OUTSIDE the Borough will NOT be accepted.
Weather Exercise:
The tornado Siren (also used for other weather or Haz Mat emergencies) will be tested on April 19th.
The siren will blow for one-minute straight, three times with a one-minute pause between blasts.
New DEP Service Line Mandate
The newest DEP MANDATE is that the Borough has to inventory all service lines from the water main to your meter. Please help us out by returning the questionnaire enclosed with this month’s water bill. Return it with your water Payment or drop it in the drop box. If you do not return it, we will have to inspect inside your house.
Water Payments Due by the 20th of each Month:
Water payments are due by the 20th of the month. Once we have read the water meters each month, penalties and interest will be added to any bill not paid. Once you owe for 3 months, you are subject to shut-off.
Grass along Main Street:
Reminder: Along Main St. grass must be maintained between the sidewalks and the street. Grass and Weeds must be kept mowed and trimmed to less than 6 inches high. Flowers, shrubs and trees planted between the sidewalk and the street must have Borough approval. Let’s keep Main St. looking good!
Make-a-Wish:
The Make-A-Wish foundation accepts the following recyclable items as a fund raiser:
-Old appliances – Aluminum cans – scrap metal of all kinds – lead, cars, forklift and rechargeable batteries.
There is a drop off location in Saegertown on several Sundays. Call Diana at 814-439-0076 for details.
Give Fishing a Try: Help from the Fish Commission
The Penna. Fish Commission has donated 8 fishing poles that can be borrowed from the Library.
They are free to use if you are 18 years old and have a Library card.
News from your Saegertown Area Library:
Judy Bedford:
Thank you to Judy Bedford for her long-time service to the Saegertown Library as Secretary and Vice President.
NASA Zipper:
Did you know NASA hired Talon to create closures for their space suits and that John Glenn’s prototype space suit is on display in Saegertown? Come to the library’s last Hot Chocolate & History presentation, “Finale Field Trip to the Sippy Historic Machine Shop” at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 22, at the museum: 17380 State Hwy 198, Saegertown, PA 16433. Learn more about the museum: https://sippyhistoricmachineshop.com/
Saegertown Vol. Fire Dept: CASH BASH is Back this Summer!!!!
After the pandemic cancellations, the Annual CASH BASH will once again be held this summer.
It will be held on Saturday June 3rd at the Crawford County Fair Grounds. Gates will open at 2:00 pm.
$25,000 in cash will be given away with multiple winners possible! There will be 107 winners drawn.
The $20.00 tickets include a meal, and are available from many local businesses, at the Fire Station
and at the Borough Building on Erie Street. Come support the Fire Department and win some money
Brush and Trees:
After April 15th the Borough will once again pick up brush and leaves, as the weather and time permits.
Be patient, we will get it when we can. Remember: sticks must be neatly piled and no longer than 5 feet long.
We can NOT take entire trees. If you have a tree removed, also have the wood and brush removed.
Litter Pickers:
When spring arrives, and snow melts, litter shows up all along streets and roads. But, NOT in Saegertown!
Once again, thanks to Lea and Alice and a few others that pick-up litter daily in Saegertown.
Cloudy Water:
Occasionally you may notice cloudy water. It is only air in the water line. Just let it sit and it will clear up.
Credit Union Donation:
We would like to thank ONE Federal Credit Union for the $4,000 donation for repairs at the Playground!
WARM Program – First Energy (Penelec):
If you meet the following guidelines, the WARM program may benefit you:
Household Size: Maximum Income before taxes:
1 $27,180
2 $36,620
3 $46,060
4 $55,500
-You can receive an energy evaluation, help to create an energy savings plan, and maybe receive:
-Insulation -Calking and weather stripping
-Refrigerator testing -Refrigeration replacement
-Water heater inspection -energy saving light bulbs
-Replacement of inefficient air conditioners
-For more details call the Dollar Energy Fund at 1-888-406-8074
Ticks: Ticks are showing up early this year due to the mild winter.
Wear long sleeves and long pants when working or hiking outdoors.
Check thoroughly after being outdoors, and check children and pets regularly!
Permethrin sprayed on clothes will last several weeks to repel ticks.
Safety Tip: Train Derailments:
Recent derailment in Ohio: We were in contact with County Emergency Management Agency, and DEP officials monitoring the incident. Saegertown was never under any threat, and we would have notified you if we were.
In Saegertown: There are very limited hazardous materials that are shipped through Saegertown. County EMA maintains a list of the chemicals. None of the chemicals are as dangerous as the ones passing through Ohio. The Borough EMA and the Fire Dept. have multiple reference books on how to handle any specific chemical spill.
What to do if a train derails in Saegertown:
–Notify 9-1-1 if the Fire Dept. has not been notified.
–Stay away from the wreck – let officials size up the incident.
–Go indoors and listen to the fire monitor or local media for instructions.
–If the disaster siren blows – stay indoors, close doors and windows and follow instructions.
Drop Box: Per Capita & Property Tax payments may be dropped in the Borough drop box (NOT the sewer box)
It must be a check or money order. No cash!
Amanda Burlingame is the Tax Collector for Saegertown Borough.
Her phone number: 814-398-3988
Her e-mail address is: saegertownboroughtax@hotmail.com
◊Payments can be made by mail to: Saegertown Tax Collector, PO Box 348, Saegertown, Pa. 16433
◊Tax Office hours will be at the Borough Building on the following dates and times:
Weekday Evening Hours: 6-7 pm Saturday Hours: 10-11 am
April: Wednesday: 4/5 – 4/19 – 4/26 and Saturday 4/29
June: Wednesday: 6/28
◊ Remember the Borough Secretary cannot accept tax payments.
Regular Community Meetings:
Borough Council: meetings second Mon. of month, 6:00 pm at Saegertown Borough Building on Erie St.
Sewer Authority: meetings second Wed. of month, 6:00 pm at Saegertown Borough Building on Erie St.
