January 2021 Newsletter

Ebensburg Borough Welcomes New Faces

• Will Westrick has been sworn in as the new Junior Councilor, a position created by Council in 2002 and last occupied in 2012.
• Westrick, a junior at Central Cambria High School and varsity athlete, stated he took the role to get more involved in local government.
• The Junior Councilor may attend all meetings (except executive sessions) and participate in proceedings but does not have voting rights.

Oldham & Prokop Join Public Works Crew

• Caleb Oldham and Logan Prokop joined the Borough public works crew in February and August 2020, respectively.
• They join veteran crew members Randy Lauer, Tim Frank, Josh Surkovich, and Jeff Evans.

Council Adopts 2021 Budget

• The Borough Council adopted a $6,063,450 budget for 2021.
• This marks the 11th consecutive year without a tax increase.
• Planned Projects for 2021:
  • Replacement of a police cruiser.
  • Replacement of signal housings on the Manor Drive traffic signal.
  • Enhanced security at the water treatment plant.
  • Swimming pool upgrades (new deck chairs, tile repairs).
  • Repairs at Lake Rowena (French drain, pier repairs, concession stand remodeling).

A Successful 2020

• Council and staff completed numerous projects in 2020, including:
  • Improvements to playing surfaces at Memorial Field.
  • Opening of reservoir property for recreational use.
  • Sewer line extensions near West Horner Street.
  • Repairs to the reservoir drain valve.
  • Full re-appraisal of Borough and Authority property.
  • New curbs and sidewalks on Caroline, Horner, Crawford, and Sample Streets.
  • Milled and resurfaced all streets in the northeast quadrant.
  • Replaced a dump truck.
  • Approved plans for a Dog Park at Lake Rowena.
  • Resurfaced the airport runway and obtained a grant for taxiway resurfacing.
  • Obtained certification in the PA Sustainable Community Program.

Comparison of Taxing Authorities

• The average Ebensburg Borough taxpayer pays approximately $226 (13 mills) per year for borough services.
• This covers police/fire protection, street sweeping, snow plowing, resurfacing, traffic signals, recreation, leaf collection, playgrounds, and street lighting.
• Tax Breakdown:
  • Borough: 13% ($225)
  • County: 33% ($582)
  • School District: 54% ($943)

Ebensburg Welcomes New Businesses

• K&K Wedding Decor: Located at 206 E. High Street; shop online at www. kkweddingdecor. com.
• Smoker’s Square: Located at 1104 W. High Street, Ste. B; phone 814-846-5133. Specialty tobacco and skill game lounge.

Ebensburg Water Treatment Plant Receives AWOP Award

• The plant received an Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award from the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
• The award recognizes outstanding efforts in optimizing filter plant turbidity performance.
• This year, 31 top-performing filter plants across various states received the award.

Ebensburg Borough Health & Wellness Facility (YPCC)

• Hours:
  • Mon-Fri: 9 am - 9 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm
  • Sunday: Noon - 9 pm
• Membership Fees:
  • Adult: $30/month
  • Seniors (55+): $25/month
  • Student/Military: $25/month
  • Family (1 Adult & 1 Student): $50/month
  • Daily Drop-in: $5
  • Open Gym (over 18): $2
• Specials:
  • Purchase 3 months, get 1 month FREE.
  • Purchase 6 months, get 2 months FREE.
  • Purchase 9 months, get 3 months FREE.
• 24-Hour Access: Available for $10 with a Key Fob purchase (ages 18+).
• Bike Rental Program: Hourly ($8/adult, $6/youth) or full day ($32/adult, $24/youth). Helmets included; required for under 12.
• Pavilion Rentals: $50. 00 per pavilion (3 at Lake Rowena, 2 at Borough Pool).
• Outdoor Skate/Hockey Rink: Located at Lake Rowena, open year-round for street/in-line hockey. Free and open to the public.
• Swimming Pools: Borough Pool (renovated 2011) and Central Cambria High School Pool. Open swims and lessons available.

Ebensburg Borough Pool Rates (Seasonal)

• Residents:
  • Individual Adult: $120
  • Individual Child/Senior: $100
  • Add-on per Person: $35
• Non-Residents:
  • Individual Adult: $150
  • Individual Child/Senior: $130
  • Add-on per Person: $40
• Hours: Opens May 29, 2021. Mon-Thu: 12 pm - 7 pm; Fri-Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm.

Ebensburg Community Events (2021)

• April 24-25: Art in Bloom Spring Art Show (Cambria County Courthouse)
• April 29-30: Ebensburg Borough Spring Clean-Up
• May 31: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony (Veteran’s Memorial Park)
• June 11: YPCC Golf Outing (Ebensburg Country Club)
• June 24: 17th Annual Wheels & Wings (Downtown Ebensburg)
• July 9: Movie in the Park (Veteran’s Memorial Park)
• July 30: Downtown Shutdown (Center of Downtown Ebensburg)
• July 31: Ebensburg Homecoming (Ebensburg Area & Lake Rowena)
• August 6, 13, 20, 27: Concerts in the Park (Penn Eben Park)
• August 7: YPCC Beer & Wine 5K (Lake Rowena)
• September 5-11: American Legion County Fair (Cambria County Fairgrounds)
• September 17-18: Festival of Books in the Alleghenies (Downtown Ebensburg)
• September 25: 30th Annual PotatoFest (Downtown Ebensburg)
• October 10: Fall Foliage Bike Ride (Ghost Town Trail)
• October 31: Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat
• November 25: Ebensburg Turkey Trot (Hosted by Ebensburg Area Running Club)
• November 27: Small Business Saturday
• December 3-5: 16th Annual Dickens of a Christmas (Downtown Ebensburg)
• July 10 - September 18: Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday, Penn Eben Park)