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H o a r p o p b e s nings l l e
No. 27 - Issued Quarterly
WELLSBORO HAPPENINGS • 1
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville BOROUGH OF WELLSBORO, PA
February 2019
Please Welcome Katarina Swendrowski Please welcome Katarina Swendrowski to her new position as Junior Council Person. In November, 2018, in an effort to educate and involve youth in local government, Borough Council adopted a Resolution to create the position of Junior Council Member. As the first appointed Junior Council Member, Katarina may attend all meetings of Council and all committee meetings and participate fully in those proceedings, except that she does not have the right to vote. Katarina has a passion for debating, public speaking, and writing, and wants to help others in an impactful and positive way. She looks forward to this opportunity to represent and be a voice for others, to observe Borough Business, and gain knowledge from the council. Katarina is on her third year of varsity cheerleading, for both football cheerleading and basketball cheerleading. She is on her third year of FFA, now holding the position of chapter treasurer. In school, she is involved in Connect 4, Yearbook Club, the Big Brother Big Sister Program, Student Task Force, and is the FFA representative for Student Council. Outside of school, she is employed as a correspondent for the Homepage Network, is part of the Tioga Youth Leadership 2.0, the Junior Porsche Club of America, and a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, where she altar serves. She was nominated for RYLA (a camp sponsored by Rotary). She was awarded Cheerleading MVP 2 years in a row, was 2018 September Student of the Month and 2018 February FFA Member of the Month. She is
ON THE INSIDE...
Wellsboro Municipal Authority..............................Page 3 Mobile App Is Available...........................................Page 5 Zoning Ordinance Update.......................................Page 6 Snow and Ice Removal Regulations.......................Page 6 Touchpad Concerns..................................................Page 7 Wellsboro...A Designated ‘Bird Town’..................Page 8
also an accredited Parliamentarian. Katarina will graduate Wellsboro High School in 2020. She wants to attend college for a major in political science, and minor in psychology and pre-law. She hopes to become a lawyer, and then run for political office.
2019 Recycling Calendar........................................Page 10 Winter Water Meter Maintenance.....................Page 11 Chamber Events 2019............................................Page 11 Cold Weather Safety Tips.....................................Page 12 Mandatory Recycling Reminder...........................Page 13 Cleanup Week in Wellsboro.................................Page 14
The Community Yard Sales will be held on April 12 & 13, 2019.
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The Wellsboro Municipal Authority The Wellsboro Municipal Authority (WMA) owns Wellsboro’s public water and sewer systems, which the Borough then operates through a Lease-Back agreement. The WMA consists of five members who make decisions on upgrades and improvements to the systems which currently serve the Borough and extend into areas of Delmar and Charleston Townships. The Wellsboro Department of Public Works completes maintenance and repairs on the majority of the water lines and the sewer lines within the Borough. Another primary function of the (or any) Authority is to serve as a channel through which to apply for funding. The current members of the Authority are R. Robert DeCamp (Chairman), Edward Owlett, III, Grant Cavanaugh, James Bodine, and Terry Bryant. In recent years, the Wellsboro Municipal Authority has been able to utilize the monies raised through timber sales, gas leases, and gas royalty payments to pay for upgrades and capital investment projects to the water and sewer systems which will allow for more efficiency within the systems. The maintenance projects will extend the life of system components, at no cost to the taxpayers and system users. This in turn, allows the Borough to use the revenue from water and sewer billing towards additional maintenance and repairs. The Authority is paying for improvements at the water source area such as new, more secure gates, upgrades to the access road to allow for yearlong vehicle entry, replacement of 13 deteriorated utility poles for the power source of the wells, and the on-going upgrade of the existing well houses to weather resistant, more secure facilities. The WMA recently purchased a new SCADA system for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to reduce the number of monitors and to allow the operator to more efficiently control the treatment of effluent, even from off-property, and purchased over 100 radio read meters for installation to reduce the meter reading time for the crew. This past summer, the Authority paid for the replacement of 1,300 feet of problematic sewer line in the Central Avenue area. The WWTP is scheduled for a makeover this upcoming summer as the treatment tank seams will be re-finished to extend the life of each tank. The WMA remains committed to assisting the Borough with other purchases that help the Borough provide quality services such as covering half the cost of the tractor with boom mower and replacing all the internal components of a sewer lift pump station with all stainless steel parts which last longer in the harsher environment, in addition to the purchase of a sewer camera system that allows our crews the ability to investigate issues, while tracking the location of the line.
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PREPAREDNESS TIP OF THE MONTH
The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the "Deceptive Killers" because most deaths are actually indirectly related to storms. People are injured or killed in traffic accidents on icy roads, or suffer from hypothermia due to prolonged exposure to the cold. Another major danger associated with winter storms is their ability to knock out heat, power and communications, sometimes for days at a time.
Winter Weather Terminology
In order to be better prepared, it is important to become familiar with terms used to report winter weather phenomena. Knowing the below terms will enable you to take the necessary precautions to protect you and your family.
Winter Weather Advisory Winter Storm Outlook Winter Storm Watch Winter Storm Warning Blizzard Warning Wind Chill Advisory Wind Chill Warning Snow Flurries Snow Showers Snow Squalls Blowing Snow Sleet Freezing Rain
Issued for accumulations of snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet which will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to life-threatening situations. Issued prior to a Winter Storm Watch. The Outlook is given when forecasters believe winter storm conditions are possible and are usually issued 3 to 5 days in advance of a winter storm. Alerts the public to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet. Winter Storm Watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning of a Winter Storm. Issued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet is imminent or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin. Issued for sustained or gusty winds of 35 mph or more, and falling or blowing snow creating visibilities at or below Âź mile; these conditions should persist for at least three hours. Issued when wind chill temperatures are expected to be a significant inconvenience to life with prolonged exposure, and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to hazardous exposure. Issued when wind chill temperatures are expected to be hazardous to life within several minutes of exposure. Light snow falling for short durations. No accumulation or light dusting is all that is expected. Snow falling at varying intensities for brief periods of time. Some accumulation is possible. Brief, intense snow showers accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Accumulation may be significant. Snow squalls are best known in the Great Lakes region. Wind-driven snow that reduces visibility and causes significant drifting. Blowing snow may be snow that is falling and/or loose snow on the ground picked up by the wind. Rain drops that freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet usually bounces when hitting a surface and does not stick to objects. However, it can accumulate like snow and cause a hazard to motorists. Rain that falls onto a surface with a temperature below freezing. This causes it to freeze to surfaces, such as trees, cars, and roads, forming a coating or glaze of ice. Even small accumulations of ice can cause a significant hazard.
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A SHOW NOT TO MISS!!
Mobile App Is Available!
Have you downloaded the Wellsboro Borough’s free mobile App yet? The free download is available for iPhone and Android users looking for updates on meeting schedules, road work and closures, and other important information from the Borough. Updates such as garbage pickup over the holidays are broadcast over the App so users have the most up to date information. The App links directly to the Borough’s website and can be used to view any information from the website, including the Meeting Calendar.
Community Yard Sales
April 12 & 13, 2019
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Zoning Ordinance Update – Short Term Rental In June of 2018, the Borough updated the Zoning Ordinance, including updates to the zoning map and the “Short Term Rental” section, which would include the newer trend of AirBnB rentals. One of the changes that affect Short Term Rentals is the update of the Town Residential Zoning District. The definition of the Town Residential Zone is a lot served by public water and sewer services. With the extension of utility services since the last update, the Town Residential Zone was expanded to include the appropriate parcels that are served by public water and sewer. The new definition of Short Term Rental is “The renting out of a furnished home, apartment or condominium unit, otherwise used as a principal residential use on the subject property, by the owner of record, for a short-term business or vacation stay by the day, week or period up to thirty (30) days, with the owner also in residence during the rental period . . .” Short Term Rentals are Conditional Uses in the Rural Residential, Central Business, and Highway Commercial per the new zoning ordinance. A Conditional Use is a proposed use that must be approved by the Wellsboro Borough Council, not the Zoning Officer. The important take away from the update is the zoning districts in which short term rentals are permitted and the proper approval that is needed before operating a short term
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rental, in addition to the requirement that the owner of the property is residing at the location during rental. Anyone looking to rent on a short term can call the Borough Office at 570-724-3186 with any questions. The zoning ordinance is also available on the Borough’s website at www.wellsboroborough. com.
Snow and Ice Removal Regulations
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL; on ALL sidewalks, snow and ice must be removed within eight (8) hours after the snow has ceased to fall or ice formed. SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES; No parking is allowed during a Snow Emergency at the following locations; Central Avenue, between Pearl Street & Sturrock Street and Main Street between Central Avenue and Lincoln Street. A snow emergency will be announced on both WNBT and KC101. Parking will be allowed after the snow is removed. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM DUMPSTER PATHWAYS; Dumpster owners must keep pathways to dumpsters free and clear of snow and ice. Dumpsters will not be emptied unless pathways are completely clear.
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Touchpad Concerns
The
A RT G A L L E RY As construction season nears, a common project is the residing of a home. One item to be aware of is the touchpads (see picture) that the Borough uses for water meter reading. The Borough finds many touchpads that have been moved, or have damage to the wiring, causing read issues. The Borough’s crew will gladly assist any customer with the temporary relocation of the touchpad while any siding work is completed to ensure the touchpad remains in working condition during your project. Feel free to call the Water & Sewer Clerk at 570724-4604 to schedule a site visit.
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Wellsboro...A Designated ‘Bird Town’ Department of Recreation Director Peter Herres worked with Audubon to help Wellsboro obtain a Bird Town designation. Steps to qualify for a Bird Town Designation begin with successful environmental initiatives such as Heat Island Reduction, Stormwater runoff mitigation, increased habitat for wildlife, and ecological ordinances such as Shade Tree Commission, and Zoning Ordinances. Additionally, the community must have a park system with natural habitat for birds. In the Wellsboro area, three parks are already designated as ebird hot spots. The Woodland Park Master Plan will offer another piece that will improve bird habitat. Wellsboro met all but four criteria in a list of 15 to qualify for the designation. Engagement/Education and Outreach are one of the GOALS of the program: • To have 50 people in the Borough take the healthy yard pledge: pa.audubon.org/ pledge • Audubon and citizen science literature is made available at public outlets. • Speaker series, minimum of three talks scheduled (for example winter series or seasonal) • Bird Town newsletter and logo posted on Borough website (watch for this at www. wellsboroborough.com) • A table event promoting Bird Town at a community event. The Conservation GOALS: • School project proposal developed • Restoration project explored/planned (especially riparian planting, turf grass conversion, etc.) Another GOAL is to create a sustainable program with partners • Identify one corporate/business partnership for Audubon To find out more go to Audubon Pennsylvania pa.audubon.org
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ORDINARY PEOPLE PROVIDING EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE
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2019 Wellsboro Borough Curbside Recycling Calendar Mandated in the Borough. Place properly sorted materials curbside by 7 am
January '19
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W 2 9 16 23 30
Th 3 10 17 24 31
May '19
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Sa 5 12 19 26
Su M Tu W Th F Sa B 2 3 4 5 6 7 A 9 10 11 12 13 14 B 16 17 18 19 20 21 A 23 24 25 26 27 28
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Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 B 8 9 10 11 12 13 A 15 16 17 18 19 20 B 22 23 24 25 26 27 A 29 30
Sa 7 14 21 28
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September '19
Su 1 8 15 22 29
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February '19
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March '19
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July '19 Tu 2 9 16 23 30
W 3 10 17 24 31
Th 4 11 18 25
F B A B A
November '19
Su M Tu W Th F A 3 4 5 6 7 B 10 11 12 13 14 A 17 18 19 20 21 B 24 25 26 27 28 A
April '19
Sa 2 9 16 23 30
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Tu 2 9 16 23 30
W 3 10 17 24
Th 4 11 18 25
Sa 6 13 20 27
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Sa 2 9 16 23 30
Su 1 8 15 22 29
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August '19
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December '19 M 2 9 16 23 30
Tu 3 10 17 24 31
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Recycling Guidelines
Aluminum Cans:
Please empty & rinse cans. Crushing is optional but saves space.
Corrugated Cardboard: Glass Bottles & Jars:
Flatten boxes & keep dry. Look for the ridges. No cereal/macaroni boxes, etc.
Separate bottles & jars by color; clear, brown, green. Remove all lids & rings. Rinse well, labels can remain.
Magazines: Magazines & catalogs only. Keep dry. Do not bundle or tie. Newspapers:
Keep separate from other types of paper.
Keep dry. Inserts can remain. Do not bundle or tie. Keep separate from other types of paper.
Office Paper/Junk Mail:
Includes junk mail, office paper, envelopes, colored paper, shredded paper, etc. Keep dry. Do not bundle or tie. Keep separate from other types of paper.
Plastics: #1 - #7
Includes soda & water bottles, milk& laundry jugs, shampoo bottles, yogurt containers, butter tubs, berry containers, etc...Empty & rinse as necessary. Lids can remain. Crushing is optional but saves space.
NO HARD OR BULKY PLASTICS, NO BLACK PLASTIC, NO PLASTIC BAGS, NO STYROFOAM, NO OIL CONTAINERS
Steel or "Tin" Cans:
Rinse your cans & secure the lid(s) inside. Labels can remain.
A - Route A
Antrim St Austin St Bache St Bodine St Brewery St Bryden St Buena Vista Charleston St Cole St
Cortland St East Ave Ellis St English St Fellows St Greenbriar Dr Hastings St Helvetia St Hilbolt St Horse Theif Run
B - Route B Jackson St Main St McInroy St Nichols St Park Pl Pierce St Prospect St Purple St Queen St Riberolle St
Sears St Sherwood St Siemens St Tioga St Water St Wetmore St Wingate St Woodland Ave
Academy St American St Bacon St Berwart St Calkins Ln Catholic Cem Central Ave Charles St Cherry St Cherry St Ext
Conway St Crafton St Eberenz St Fischler St Grant St Greenwood St Highland St Ives St Kelsey St King St
LG Lane Lincoln St Meade St Morgan Ter Morris Ln Norris St Pearl St Rectory Ln Sherman St Stickley St
Sturrock St W. Water St Waln St Walnut St West Ave Willard Terrace
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2019 Wellsboro Events A schedule of the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce and Wellsboro Foundation 2019 events: February 16th Winter Celebration – Downtown Wellsboro March 20th Chamber Member Mixer –Deane Center March 23rd Wine 101 –Deane Center May 17th-19th Mary Wells Days (sidewalk sales) June 8th Family Dayl- Around town June 9th Pet Parade, Downtown-starts at 1:30pm June 13th-15th Laurel Festival Vendors- Downtown Main Street June 15th 2-mile Fun Run/10k Race :10k starts at 9:00am & the Fun Run departs immediately after. June 15th 2pm- Laurel Festival Parade July 27th & August 31st Noon – 3pm, Classic Car Cruise In (Crafton St. by C&N Bank) September 13th & 14th Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR): September 21st Producers Show Case December 7st Dickens of a Christmas, Downtown
WINTER WATER METER MAINTENANCE The colder weather is here along with the possibility of frozen precipitation and snow. Please check all outside hoses and faucets to make sure they are either turned off or well insulated and kept warm so that they will not break during the winter months. Meters also need to be checked to make sure they are protected from the cold to prevent freezing. We have replaced several meter bottoms in the past years due to freezing and residents have had pipes break because of lack of heat. This can become costly to the resident. The time to check is now, before costly repairs are necessary. Please contact the Borough Office if you have questions (570) 724-3186.
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Cold Weather Safety Tips
When you are outside, frostbite and hypothermia are possible so you need to protect yourself: 1. Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. 2. Wear a hat. Try to stay dry and out of the wind. 3. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. 4. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. Ice Safety: 1. There has only been a short period of ice making weather. Ice has not had a chance to thicken and firm up. 2. It is recommended you stay off the ice at this time. To keep pipes from freezing on an outside wall: 1. Let hot and cold water trickle or drip at night from a faucet. 2. Open cabinet doors to allow more heat to get to uninsulated pipes under a sink or near an outer wall. 3. Make sure heat is left on and set no lower than 55 degrees. 4. If you plan to be away: (1) Have someone check your house daily to make sure the heat is still on to prevent freezing, or (2) drain and shut off the water system (except indoor sprinkler systems). If Pipes Freeze: 1. Make sure you and your family knows how to shut off the water, in case pipes burst. 2. NEVER try to thaw a pipe with an open flame or torch. Use a hair dryer instead. 3. Always be careful of the potential for electric shock in and around standing water. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent, deadly killer claiming about 1,000 lives each year in the United States. 1. Install a carbon monoxide detector. 2. NEVER run generators indoors. 3. Open a window slightly when using a kerosene heater and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. 4. NEVER use a gas oven to heat your home. 5. If your heat goes out, you can keep warm indoors by closing off rooms you do not need, dressing in layers of lightweight clothing, and wearing a cap. Wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and heaters: 1. Always keep a screen around an open flame. 2. NEVER use gasoline to start your fireplace. 3. NEVER burn charcoal indoors. 4. Do not close the damper when ashes are hot. 5. Use only safe sources of alternative heat such as a fireplace, small well-vented wood or coal stove or portable space heaters. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. For More information please see: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/index.shtml and http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
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Mandatory Recycling Reminder...
Everyone should recycle. Residents and Businesses in the Borough of Wellsboro must recycle. The partnership between the Borough of Wellsboro and Northern Tiers Solid Waste Authority makes it easy! With the twice a month collection of recyclables at your curb or place of business, there is no excuse not to comply with the Borough’s regulations on recycling. The more recycling our residents and businesses do, the less costs will go up when the current garbage contract expires in 4 years. Do your part by recycling all materials below:
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
Separate:
Separate all clear glass, colored glass, aluminum cans, steel or “tin” cans, newspapers, magazines, office paper/junk mail, plastic containers coded #1 through #7, (typically water, soda, shampoo, milk detergent, yogurt, butter) as well as other recyclable materials as may be designated by the Borough.
Place in a container at curbside:
Place your recyclable materials in a container which is available through Northern Tiers Solid Waste Authority at the transfer station on Route 287. These containers should remain with the residence, regardless of owner or tenant.
COMMERCIAL, MUNICIPAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Commercial, municipal and institutional establishments shall separate and store, until collection, high grade officer paper, corrugated paper, aluminum and other source separated recyclable materials designated by the Borough in the recycling regulations. What if you don’t comply? Then you shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction thereof in a summary proceeding before a District Justice, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $25 for residents and $100 for Commercial, plus costs of prosecution. Lead acid batteries. No lead acid batteries can be placed in the waste stream. These can be delivered to an automotive battery retailer or wholesaler, to a secondary lead smelter permitted by the Environmental Protection Agency, or to a collection or recycling facility authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth. Separation and disposal of leaves. Leaves must be separated from other waste and placed curbside. Leaves are not to be incorporated into the regular waste stream. Leaves may be used for compost, mulch, or other agricultural, horticultural, silvicultural, gardening or landscape purposes.
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CLEANUP WEEK IN WELLSBORO CLEANP WEEK WILL BE HELD IN WELLSBORO THE WEEK OF
APRIL 15 THROUGH APRIL 19 ON YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE PICKUP DAY.
1. Place all items for pickup at the front curb. 2. Small loose items MUST be placed in bags, boxes, or bundled up. 3. Demolition and construction materials will not be collected. These ARE able to be disposed of Norther Tier Solid Waste Authority’s Tiadaghton location for a fee. Call them for information and pricing (570) 724-0145. 4. Items acceptable for cleanup week collection include leaves in bags or boxes, trash, old lumber and boards not over 5 ft. long, old furniture, scrap metal, old tires (2 tires per household), lawn rakings, paper, magazines, litter, brush, small tree limbs, shrub clippings together. Bundle like items together. 5. Scavengers who pick up items placed out for cleanup collection do so at their own risk, and may not litter, dispose or nor relocate non-usable items elsewhere within the Borough of Wellsboro. Cleanup week is an excellent opportunity for Wellsboro residents to clean up their properties and have their unwanted items hauled away. The past cleanup weeks have been very successful and have been a big factor in making Wellsboro a clean, attractive community that everyone admires. We are counting on you to do your part to keep Wellsboro beautiful. Thank you.
TELEVISIONS, COMPUTER MONITORS, COMPUTER TOWERS, LAPTOPS, TABLETS, PRINTERS, AND SCANNERS CAN NOW BE ACCEPTED AT: Tioga Co. NTSWA—540 Old Bloss Road, Blossburg Pa. Or Tiadaghton Area Transfer Station—10455 Route 6, Wellsboro Pa. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AND SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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