# TTC NOV 23

- Summary: Hollidaysburg Borough Newsletter Summary (November 2023) This issue of The Town Crier provides updates on seasonal services, winter preparedness, and upcoming community events for Hollidaysburg…
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- Published: 2023-11-07
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Hollidaysburg Borough Newsletter Summary (November 2023) This issue of The Town Crier provides updates on seasonal services, winter preparedness, and upcoming community events for Hollidaysburg residents. Fall Brush Pickup Schedule: Pickup continues weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays through December 4th and 5th. Requirements: Leaves and brush must be bagged in biodegradable bags and placed curbside by 7 am on pickup day. Twigs (3 inches or less in diameter) must be bundled and tied with no wire. No alley pickups (except in Holliday Hills). Route: Mondays: East of Penn Street (including east side of Penn St). Tuesdays: West of Penn Street, Gaysport, and Holliday Hills. Notes: No scheduling calls needed. Bags with recyclables or taped/stapled shut will not be picked up. Missed items will be collected the following week. Winter Weather Procedures Snow Emergency Declaration: The Mayor will declare a snow emergency starting at either 8:00 am or 8:00 pm. Odd/Even Parking: If the emergency begins at 8:00 pm (evening), park on EVEN numbered sides. If the emergency begins at 8:00 am (morning), park on ODD numbered sides. Goal: Achieve bare pavement within 36 hours after snowfall ends. Enforcement: Vehicles violating parking rules during an emergency will be towed at the owner's expense. Sidewalks: Property and business owners must clear sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of a snow event. Announcements: Emergency declarations will be posted on local media, the borough website (www. hollidaysburgpa. org), and Facebook. Winterfest Events & Volunteers Winterfest Parade: Date: Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 pm. Route: Starts at Junior High School, proceeds up Union Street, across Allegheny Street, down Montgomery Street, and disbands at St. John’s Church. Volunteers: Needed; contact Melanie Ramsey. Soup Sampling Contest: Date: Friday, November 24. Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm during Light Up Night. Location: Second Floor, Hollidaysburg Borough Municipal Building & Light Up Night. Cost: $6 per ticket. Pre-purchase encouraged. Committee Volunteers: Needed to help plan Winterfest; contact Melanie Ramsey. Infiltration & Inflow (I/I) Information Definition: I/I refers to groundwater (infiltration) and surface water (inflow) entering the sanitary sewer system through cracks, leaks, or illegal connections. Problems: Increases treatment costs, requires larger infrastructure, and can cause sewer backups into homes or overflows into waterways. Impact: I/I accounts for up to 85% of peak flows during winter/rain events, with 70% coming from privately owned networks. Upcoming Dates & Reminders Election Day: Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Thanksgiving: Acknowledged in the newsletter footer. Borough Government Contacts (Page 8) Borough Manager: James Gehret Mayor: Joseph R. Dodson Borough Council: Includes members from Wards 1–7 (e. g. , Joseph A. Pompa, Brady Leahey, Michele Baker, Sean M. Burke, James Mielnik, Walter Kalista III, Jeffrey J. Ketner). Key Staff: Patricia J. Duron (Secretary), Evey Black Attorneys (Solicitor), Christopher Storm (Police Chief), Amy Hazlett (Fire Marshal). Website: hollidaysburgpa. org