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West Nile Virus Detected in the Mifflinburg Borough

The Borough of Mifflinburg has received notice from the Mosquito Borne Disease Control Team from the Northumberland County Conservation District that they have detected West Nile Virus in some mosquito traps placed in Mifflinburg.  They have provided a newsletter which you can find via this link with more information. (West Nile Virus Newsletter)

Even though there is a low risk of disease transmission, they still encourage residents to take some precautions as outlined in their newsletter.

Emergency Management Coordinator

The Borough of Mifflinburg is looking for a volunteer to serve as the Borough’s Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC).  This individual should possess the following qualifications:

  • Read and understand State and Federal laws.
  • Prepare plans and budgets.
  • Work well with volunteers and the public.
  • Operate Technology.
  • Lead a coordinated response during an emergency.
  • Attend meetings as required.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest to the Borough Manager including qualifications.

Interested In Having Your Bank Account Automatically Drafted

There is an authorization form you must complete, sign and return to the Borough Office. The form is available at the Borough Office or can be downloaded below.

Your account will be drafted on the 15th of each month unless the 15th is a weekend or holiday, then it will be drafted the next business day. There is no fee for this service.

You will continue to receive a monthly utility bill which will show you the amount and the date it will draft.

Automatic Bill Payment Form

Utility Scams

Mifflinburg Borough residents receive their water, sewer and electric services from the Borough. The Borough has recently been made aware that some residents have received emails about their electric. As a general rule, The Borough does not email you about your account., so please be sure to carefully check the email address that is sending you these messages to be sure that the email comes from a trusted source.

Not sure of the source of the email or if it is from a trustworthy source? Then you should definitely not respond and you should definitely NOT SHARE ANY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION! Contact the Borough Office with any questions at 570-966-1013.

Snow Removal

Snow Removal Reminders

Residents are reminded to remove all vehicles from public streets in instances when snowstorms are imminent. Please avoid parking in dead ends and cul-de-sacs during snow removal efforts.  This will greatly help Borough employees in their plowing efforts.  If you have available space on your property for off-street parking, please use it when it snows.

We are also offering another reminder to mark the edge of your lawns with brightly colored stakes or flags to aid in locating where the edge of the pavement ends during snow plowing. Please remove all ornamental decorations, basketball structures, etc. that may end up in the path of the snow plows.  These simple yet conscientious efforts will greatly assist the Borough crew in clearing the snow and minimizing personal property damage.

Last, but not least in the way of cold weather and snow reminders, please keep your sidewalks clear. The Borough has ordinances which require that property owners clear their sidewalks of snow within 24 hours of a snowfall event.  This ordinance is intended as a Public Safety measure.  Getting the snow or slush off of your sidewalks as quickly as possible helps prevent the buildup of ice and snow from becoming a hazard to pedestrians and a liability to you.

Thank you for your cooperation!

 

Mobile Food Vendors

The Borough of Mifflinburg is trying something new this year.  They have adopted some draft regulations permitting Mobile Food Vendors within certain areas of the Borough.  The permit application is available under the resources tab of the Borough’s website or by using the link below.  Applications must be submitted 14 days in advance of any event.

Mobile Food Vendor Permit Application

Volunteers Needed

The Borough if looking for a few volunteers to serve on some of the Borough’s Committees. There are currently openings for the Zoning Hearing Board Alternates (2). Interested parties should contact the Borough Office for more information.

The Borough is also looking for a group to man the recycling center on the first Saturday of each month. This is a great project for a group who would like to do community service and help save the environment. Interested parties should contact the Borough Manager for more information.