July 2022 Newsletter

Ebensburg "Welcome" Mural Unveiled

A new mural reading "Welcome to Ebensburg, Pennsylvania" has been installed at Lake Rowena. The project was a collaborative effort involving the Ebensburg Main Street Partnership, the Borough, Central Cambria High School (CCHS), and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA).

• Student Involvement: Over 100 CCHS students from Mr. Brian Dumm’s visual arts class designed and painted the panels.
• Location: The site was chosen for its size and "gateway" location as you enter the Borough from Manor Drive, Route 22 West, or when visiting Lake Rowena.
• Other Projects: The Main Street Partnership has also completed the "Big Blue Chair," a fire pit, pedal boats, and downtown flower baskets.

High Street Waterline Replacement

The Borough has begun replacing aging waterlines on High Street, scheduled for completion in November 2022.

• Scope: The project spans High Street from Triumph to Tanner, completed in one-to-two block sections at a time.
• Reason: To replace aging pipes, some containing lead-jointed cast iron piping dating back to the 1800s.
• Homeowner Impact: Lead pipes connecting to homeowners' property lines will be replaced at no cost. Residents should expect traffic delays and potential water loss; service interruptions will be resolved the same day.

Yard Waste & Grass Clippings Policy

The Borough can no longer accept grass clippings at the yard waste receptacle site because they are not compostable without regular turning, which staff cannot currently provide.

• Future Changes: Residents will eventually be required to reactivate fobs and pay a reactivation fee. New terms of use and camera enforcement will be implemented to ensure compliance.
• Alternatives for Residents:
  • Grasscycling: Recycle clippings back into the lawn using a mulching mower.
  • Composting: Mix brown and green materials in a bin or pile.
  • Mulching: Use dry clippings as a 1–2 inch layer in garden beds.

Free Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The Dauntless Fire Company is distributing free smoke detectors (with escape lights) and carbon monoxide detectors to households in Ebensburg Borough and Cambria Township.

• Availability: Supplies are limited ("while supplies last").
• How to Get One: Call the Fire Hall at 814-472-9281 to check availability and schedule a pickup.
• Funding: This program is supported by grants from the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies, Lee Initiatives Health & Wellness Endowment, and Estep Realty Services.

Pickleball at the YPCC

The Young Peoples Community Center (YPCC) is hosting pickleball sessions, described as a fast-growing sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.

• Schedule:
  • Mondays & Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesdays: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Requirements: Participants need a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
• Other YPCC Activities: Yoga, aerobics, fitness, self-defense, and roller skating (Wednesdays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM).

Concerts in the Park

The Ebensburg Main Street Partnership presents a summer concert series at Penn Eben Park from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Upcoming Events & Services

• Farmer’s Market, Tennis Center, Bike & Boat: Information available on page 6.
• YPCC & Summer Tennis Clinics: Information available on page 7.
• Homecoming Events & Pool Information: Information available on page 5.

Borough Council Leadership

• Mayor: Randy Datsko
• President: Doug Tusing
• V. President: Cecilia Houser
• Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Michael Owatt