Trick-or-Treat:
Annual Trick-or-Treat night will be Thursday October 26 from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm.
The back streets will once again be closed to traffic for the safety of the little “treaters”.
Political signs:
Sign size is limited by Zoning. ●All signs on a property can be no more than 16 sq. ft. combined.
●(No more than five 2 ft. by 2 ft. signs are permitted) ●Signs over 16 sq. Ft. (4ft. by 4ft.) require a permit.
Water Project – PFAS Removal:
The Borough Engineers have completed an application to Pa. DEP for a project to remove PFAS contamination from our water system. The wells in question have been taken offline until the new system is in place. Watch future newsletters for updates on the project.
Leaves:
After October 15, the Borough will begin picking up leaves.
–It is an exhilarating time of the year when all the leaves turn color. But the downside is what follows…dead leaves. You can dispose of them in several ways…
- We recommend mulching them.
- You can compost leaves.
- Rake them to the curb and they must be DRY.
- Make sure leaves are on grass, NOT the street or the berm.
- Wet leaves must be dried before we can pick them up.
- You may bag them and place them in clear bags.
- No brush, rocks or grass may be in the leaves that are raked or bagged.
Post Office: Mail is SLOW…
Mail is delivered later each month. Sometimes we get mail two weeks later than it was mailed.
We are not responsible for late water payments that may have been delayed in the mail.
Remember that there is a payment drop box at the Borough Building.
Bills can also be paid at the Office from 8 am to 4 pm.
USE your Post Office Box Number for your ADDRESS:
Make sure to use your PO Box number on any mail you get. If not, the Post Office can return it to the sender.
Turn Clocks Back…November 5th.
Daylight savings time ends Nov. 5th at 2 am. ☻Turn your clocks BACK. ☻Change batteries in smoke detectors.
Women’s Improvement Club – Miss Saegertown Pageant
Resuming the Tradition! Saturday October 21, 2023 @ 6:00 pm at the Saegertown American Legion.
Looking for girls from 9th to 12th grade for “Miss Saegertown”.
And girls from 4th to 6th grade for “Little Miss Saegertown”. Contact Diana Blood (814-439-0076) for more information.
Correction: Mailboxes…Make sure they are Back from the Street at least “One” Foot…
-Help keep snowplows, fire trucks and garbage trucks from getting damaged…
-ALL parts of a mailbox must be at least one foot from the edge of the street.
-The Borough will not repair or replace any mailbox that is damaged while snow plowing!
Notice – Drought Watch Over:
Gov. Shapiro has lifted the drought watch. You can resume normal water usage.
Tractor Parade:
The annual tractor parade will be November 18th at 6:30 pm (Contact April at 763-2218 for any questions).
Snow Parking Regulations start Nov. 1st:
-NO PARKING ANYTIME on any street on Saeger-Heights.
-NO PARKING along Main Street and Erie St. from Midnight to 7:00 am.
–ODD – EVEN parking on all other streets from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
-NO PARKING on the north or west side of any street on even days (2-4-6 etc.)
-NO PARKING on the south or east side of any street on odd days (1-3-5 etc.)
-Call the Borough Office if you need clarification.
Saegertown Volunteer Fire Dept.:
Please remember to support the all-volunteer Fire Department during the Annual Fund Drive that started on September 14th. Watch for letters in the mail or donate at: www.saegertownvfd.com.
There have been several fires in the past two years in the Borough, and the quick response and efficient work by the Department has limited damage to the structures. (There was a commercial fire on Main Street, a vehicle, house and garage fire near the north roundabout, and house fires on both ends of Grant Street.)
Saegertown is still lucky to have a reliable volunteer fire department. Please support them financially.
Saegertown Heritage Society:
◄Carl Maurana, a former teacher and principal at Saegertown, compiled his memories on paper. These writings became the basis for the book, “Two Times and Out”. It was based on his fighting experience and time as a POW during World War II in the European Theater. His daughter and daughter-in-law will present their reflections on their writing process and his life before, during, and after the war. This lecture will be on October 28th.
◄The final program of the year, on November 11th, will feature Alison Duiker, the daughter of a missing woman from Littles’ Corners. Her book, “A Daughter’s Journey”, details this case through her eyes as a five-year-old and her growth to adulthood never having the incident resolved.
◄All programs begin at 11:00 at the Heritage Museum, 320 Broad Street in Saegertown, and are free to the public. Refreshments will be served following each speaker’s program.
◄The last tour of the season of the McGill House, 349 Main Street, Saegertown, will be October 7th at 11:00. It is the oldest original structure in Crawford County, built in 1802 as a pioneer cabin.
Roundabout Repairs: Update
-The South Roundabout has been completely repaired
-The North roundabout will be completed when the light pole is delivered.
Safety Tips of the Month: October is Fire Safety Month!
· Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave, turn off the stove.
● Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn. Turn off heaters when you leave the room or go to sleep.
● Keep matches and lighters up high, out of the reach of children.
· Inspect and replace electric cords that are cracked, damaged, have broken plugs, or have loose connections.
● Keep candles at least one foot from anything that can burn. Blow out candles when you leave the room or go to sleep.
· Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
· Test smoke alarms at least once a month and replace any smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old.
● Have a home fire escape plan and go over it with your family.
Tax Collector: 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
◊Payments can be dropped in the “Water” drop box, but NOT in the “Sewer” drop box.
◊Tax Office hours will be at the Borough Building on the following dates and times:
Wed: October 11 (from 6 to 7 pm)
Wed: November 15 and 29 (from 6 to 7 pm)
Wed: December 27 (from 6 to 7 pm)
◊ 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.
