April Newsletter

Main Street Sidewalks: Good News

Borough Council had decided to snow blow the sidewalks on Main Street next winter. Residents will still be responsible for some of the work. Read the letter that has been sent to Main St. property owners.

On-Line Banking:

If you use on-line banking to make payments to the Borough, please indicate on the check what the payment is for: water, taxes, fines etc. Also use your water account number on water payments.

Your account number is on your water bill. It is the four-digit number right before your name.

If you are unsure of your account number, please check with the Borough Office.

Price of Gasoline: Remember the Vol. Fire Dept.

When you cringe at the price you have to pay at the gas pump, please remember what it costs for the Fire Dept. to respond to help you at every emergency! Please support their fund raisers and donate.

Saegertown Vol. Fire Department: Virtual Spring Raffle

“2022 Virtual Spring Raffle” at Saegertown Fire Department: (www.saegertownvfd.com)

The fire department is having a “Virtual Spring Raffle” on Saturday, June 4th. 40 prizes will be drawn live on Facebook starting at 12:00 noon. Tickets are only $10.00 each. They are available at local businesses, from any fireman, at the Borough Office, or at the Fire Station Wed. evening or Sunday morning.

  • Inspire Salon & Spa Gift Card
    • Winchester Super X 20 Gauge
    • Waldameer Package
    • Mossberg Patriot Predator Rifle
    • Pit Boss 4-Burner Gas Griddle
    • Ruger LCP II 22
    • Handyman Package
    • Traditions Muzzleloader Rifle
    • Gorilla 10 cu. ft. Garden Cart
    • $300 Cash
    • Orca 48-Can Cooler
    • Ninja XL Air Fryer
    • Ruger 22 Revolver
    • Cuisinart 5.5 Qt Stand Mixer
    • Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven
    • Savage Axis .243
    • Erie Seawolves Package
    • HP 14” X360 Touch Chromebook
    • Rock Island .45 ACP      50” Vizio TV                                                                                                         
  • Weihrauch .357 Magnum Revolver
  • Norwex Package
  • Ruger American. 270 Win
  • Ryobi Power Tool Package
  • Taurus G3C 9mm
  • Golf Courses Gift Card
  • Remington 12 Gauge
  • Splash Lagoon Package
  • $300 Cash
  • Magic Chef 10.1 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator
  • Ruger LCP. 380 ACP
  • Amazon Gift Card
  • Savage 17 HMR
  • Lottery Tickets
  • N. American .22 Magnum Revolver
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Ruger Security 9mm
  • Women’s Golf Set
  • $300 Cash
  • $500 Cash

Brush and Leaves:

The Borough will once again pick up brush and leaves, as time and weather permits.

Leaves must be dry and in clear bags. Brush must be in neat piles no longer than 5 feet in length.

Saegertown Area Library:

Go to the Library for the last “Hot Chocolate & History” meeting for the season on April 9, from 3-4 pm.

Alice Dalmaso will present the “History of Bethesda”. Call to reserve a spot: 814-763-5203.

Also, on that day from 2-3 pm the book club will discuss “The Downstairs Maid”

Income Taxes Due:

Do not forget that Federal, State and Local Income Taxes are due Monday April 18th.

PNC closing on May 20th:

May 20th 2022 will be the end of the long History between Saegertown and PNC bank, as the branch is scheduled to close that day.  The bank has had several names over the years, including:

Merchant’s Bank, National City Bank and Integra Bank. Good luck to the employees.

Paving:

Crawford Street will be paved this spring. The Borough has paved nearly every street

and alley in the Borough over the last several years.

Tar & Chip Seal Coating:

 All Alley’s in the Borough will be sealed with tar & chip this spring. Sections of Water St., Washington Street and Broad Street will also be sealed. Please respect the no parking signs during the construction.

Fishing season:

Fishing season is in full swing, be careful around water, and please don’t litter

Community Easter Egg Hunt:

All children ages 2-year-old through 6th grade are invited to the Saegertown United Methodist Church, 620 Euclid Ave. on Saturday April 9th at 10:00 am. for the hunt. There will also be Cookies,

Crafts and Prizes. For more information email: saegertownumc.kids@gmail.com    

Looking Back:

George Washington:

Our first President was on an inspection tour in 1753 and passed through this area

                on his way up French Creek to Fort LeBeouf. On Dec. 9, 1753 after spending the

night in Meadville, Washington’s party passed through Saegertown, and some records indicate

that he may have camped in the area.

Safety Tip of the Month: Tornado Season: Watches & Warnings

            Watch: Means that conditions are right. Pay attention to the weather.

            Warning: Tornado is in the areas or indicated on radar. Take cover!

Tornado Drill:

The annual test of the Disaster (tornado) Siren will be on Wednesday April 20th at 11:00 am

There will be 3 one-minute blasts with one minute in between blasts.

Tax Collector Information:

Amanda Burlingame is the new 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:

            April: Wed. 13th – Tues. 19th – Wed. 20th – Tues. 26th – Wed. 27th – from 6-7:30 pm

            April: Sat. 30th – 10-11 am         

There are no tax hours in May.

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.

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