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The Borough Administration Office
will be CLOSED
on September 28th  and 29th

The Codes Department

can be reached by calling

610-857-2616 and choosing option 3

the Public Works Department can be reached by calling 610-857-2616
and choosing option 4.


ATTENTION
Pennsylvania American Water North Side Watermain Project
Milling and overlay scheduled through October 2023 for the following streets:
N. Culvert Street from Clover Circle to Strasburg Avenue
Strasburg Avenue from N. Culvert Street to Young Street
Young Street from Strasburg Avenue to Rosemont Avenue
Rosemont Avenue from Young Street to Wright Street
Wright Street from Rosemont Avenue to Main Street



SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
(No permit needed)Yard Sale


Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In October of each year Domestic Violence Center of Chester County celebrates Domestic Violence Awareness Month signified by a purple ribbon. A symbol of hope and healing, purple is the color of Domestic Violence Awareness. The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County continues its vision to “Paint The Town Purple” every October by tying purple ribbons to lamp posts throughout Chester County communities.

First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Communities and advocacy organizations across the country  connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to uplift survivor stories and provide additional resources to leaders and policymakers. Each October the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County engages in several, countywide, grassroots outreach efforts to increase awareness.

The mission of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County is to reduce, remedy, and prevent domestic violence in Chester County.

 

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

Domestic Violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner.

Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone.

 

If you are a victim in need of services, call our 24/7 hotline at 888-711-6270 to speak with an advocate.

 

 

Gift Card Bingo

Garden Workshop



Painting Workshop

PECO ANNOUNCEMENT

PECO will be upgrading and installing new equipment to enhance the local natural gas infrastructure in your neighborhood.

Work is expected to begin 7/18/2023 in the area of Main St.  work will be Monday - Friday 9am - 3 pm

This project is expected to be completed in October

This work is performed by PECO Gas. If you have any questions please contact Mike Ritter of PECO at 484-883-5942.

PECO is practicing social distancing and asking that all customers do the same.

Prior to work beginning, customers should mark any customer owned facilities present on the property.  Examples of customer owned facilities include, but are not limited to, water services, sewer laterals, septic tanks, underground cable, drainage pipes, private lighting, dog fences, and sprinkler systems.

Any areas impacted on your property will be repaired, the streets will be repaved, and all areas will be restored to their original condition.






Bike collection for FB 10.29.23






Parkesburg Borough Comprehensive Plan
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/949/Parkesburg-Borough-Comprehensive-Plan





PAWC 4th Ave



PAWC Strasburg




Parkesburg Borough Council Meeting
October 16, 2023
7:00 p.m.

Held at Borough Hall
315 W. 1st Ave., Building 1
Parkesburg, PA 19365

Admin@Parkesburg.org






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If you or someone you know needs help paying for internet service, you may qualify for a monthly discount on a new or existing internet service plan through a government program called the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

You may also qualify for a one-time device discount of up to $100, to buy a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Do I Qualify?

To apply, visit AffordableConnectivity.gov or call 1-877-384-2575 to request an application. Once your application is approved, you can contact a participating internet service provider to start receiving your monthly discount. Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.

Research suggests increased broadband Internet access is associated with improved health outcomes. Broadband makes it easier for people to take advantage of information on Medicare.gov, like comparing the quality of nursing homes and hospitals, or finding the health plan that's best for you.

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Borough of Parkesburg 
Proposed 2023 Budgets

2023 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/918/2023-Proposed-General-Fund-Budget
/DocumentCenter/View/918/2023-Proposed-General-Fund-Budget

2023 Proposed Preliminary Liquid Fuels Budget
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/919/2023-Proposed-Prelliminary-Liquid-Fuels-Budget
/DocumentCenter/View/919/2023-Proposed-Prelliminary-Liquid-Fuels-Budget

Act 44 Disclosure
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/924/Act-44-Disclosure


UPCOMING HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENTS

HHW COLLECTION DATES:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH EVENT! REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE A FEW WEEKS BEFORE EACH EVENT. 

Saturday, April 22, 2023 - Phoenixville                       REGISTER HERE

Friday, June 23, 2023 - Coatesville                                REGISTER HERE

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - Oxford                              REGISTER HERE

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - West Chester                  REGISTER HERE

Click here for further details on the upcoming Chester County HHW collection events and a full list of accepted materials.

Click here for the 2023 Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Household Hazardous Waste Events Schedule.


Have any questions?  Take a power point tour of one of our HHW Events  



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Parkesburg Water Main Replacement
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Library News September


Yard Sale Permit
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/144/Yard-Sale-Application-PDF?bidId=


Parkesburg Emergency Management Link
https://www.parkesburgoem.org/home


The 2022 Guide to Local Farm Products in Chester County (aka the farm guide) is available at Borough Hall 

The 2022 Guide lists over 125 local farms and markets, this year’s guide features Chester County Farmer of the Year Darryl King, therapeutic horseback riding, Styer’s Peonies and Pigeon Creek Farm. The mushroom industry is also highlighted and include a recipe for “The Blend” burger.

Feel free to visit the Chester County Farming link for more information.  https://www.chescofarming.org/FarmGuide.cfm 








  1. Joseph S. Reali

    Borough Manager

  2. Rebecca Durnall

    Borough Secretary/Treasurer

  3. Todd Witmer

    Public Works Supervisor






                                      

 


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Chester County Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance Program

The Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance Program serves Chester County residents and can only be accessed by dialing 2-1-1. Please follow the three steps below:


1. Press 2 for Homelessness and Housing Crisis
2. Press 2 for Chester County
3. Press 2 for Emergency Rental Assistance Program


Funding will serve individuals and families that are obligated to pay rent and meet the following three criteria:

  • Households obligated to pay rent.
  • Qualified for unemployment or have experienced financial hardship due, directly or
    indirectly, to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
  • Have a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median (income limits are
    subject to change per guidance from the federal government).

Once the client has contacted 2-1-1 for intake and referral, they will need to gather information for submission. Those who are eligible can use the emergency rent and utility funding to pay for outstanding rent, electricity, gas, water, and sewer; and energy costs such as fuel oil or propane, over a 15-month period. To view the application checklist, visit:
www.chesco.org/4905/Rent-Assistance 






A MESSAGE FROM PECO:
We have seen an increase in reports of payment scams in your area. These scammers are contacting PECO customers and falsely claiming their electric or gas service will be disconnected unless payment is made immediately. These scammers use tactics such as “spoofing” to manipulate the Caller ID phone number displayed on your phone so that it appears to be a PECO phone number.
PECO will never demand immediate payment, nor will we ever require one specific form of payment, such as a prepaid card or digital currency. Do not pay on-site for services, PECO employees will never ask for or demand cash payments or personal banking information in-person. You should never provide anyone access to your home who claims to be from PECO, or a contractor working for PECO, unless the person has proper identification.
For more information on payment scams and what you can do to keep your information safe, visit peco.com/scams. If you are ever suspicious of a caller claiming to be from PECO, hang up and call us directly at 1-800-494-4000.