Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You can now contact the Mifflinburg Borough Office via e-mail.

The email address is office@mifflinburgborough.org and is for general questions or comments ONLY.

Please DO NOT ask account specific questions or request payment arrangements via e-mail, as they will not be honored.

If you have account specific question, you can call the office at 570-966-1013, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

For problems (pothole, damaged sign, icy conditions, etc) with streets in the borough, please call the Borough office at 570-966-1013 during normal business hours for non-emergency conditions.

If there are more urgent conditions which come to light after normal office hours please call Union County Emergency Services non-emergency number at 570-523-1113.

The Borough assesses the weather and road conditions and plans for snow removal and road treatment based on that assessment. During extreme or heavy snowfall events we ask that:

1. Residents stay off the streets, using the established emergency routes only.
2. Residents remove parked vehicles from Borough streets to allow us to better clean the roads.

Full details are available in our online codes.

Homeowners are required to clear their sidewalks within 12 hours of a snowfall event.

Specific rules are available in the Ordinances (available in the online code). But generally speaking; Union County requires that:

1. you obtain a license for your dog,
2. your pets’ immunizations are current,
3. your dog must be either fenced or leashed,
4. no extended barking is permitted, and
5. you clean up after your pet – whether it’s your yard or along a street when you are walking your pet.

Pets are NOT permitted in the Borough’s parks.

You may drop off your ‘real’ Christmas tree (it must be free of all decorations and lights and be unbagged) at the Borough equipment center (6 Industrial Parkway) in the designated area. We will chip the trees for use as mulch.

The Borough of Mifflinburg cleans the streets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, weather permitting.

The following street sweeping schedule will be in effect until further notice. All vehicles which are parked on the following streets between the hours of 7:00 am and 12:00 noon shall be subject to fines according to the provisions of the Borough of Mifflinburg Ordinance. Your co-operation is requested in removing all vehicles from the listed streets on the day scheduled.

The Borough of Mifflinburg sponsors a voluntary recycling program. Recyclable materials may be dropped off at the Mifflinburg Recycling Center (located at 6 Industrial Park Road) on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8-11 a.m.

For more details please check the Recycling Page of this website.

1. Attend a Council Meeting to see how things work.
2. If you would like to serve as a volunteer on one of the Borough’s committees, please call the Borough office at 570-966-1013 to see what vacancies exist.

The Borough accepts cash, checks or money orders for payment. You can also sign up to have your bank account automatically drafted each month.

At this time we do not accept credit or debit cards.

Follow these steps to determine what caused an increase in your electric bill.

1. Review your bill carefully. Does it include any past due amounts? Is your water/sewer billing included in the balance?
2. Look specifically at your electric consumption; is it significantly higher than last month? How does it compare to the same month last year? Were there any unusual weather events during the billing period?
3. If, after reviewing all of the above, you still feel that your consumption is too high, call the Borough Office at 570-966-1013. We can re-read the meter to see if there was a reading error or if the increased consumption is continuing.
4. If after this step you still believe that there is a problem, it may be time to contact an electrician to determine if your appliances are all working correctly or if there are any other problems.

If you or someone living in your home has a medical condition which requires that you have continued electric service, please have your attending physician provide a signed letter or medical excuse stating your medical utility requirements and send it to our office. A medical excuse is valid for 60 days, then if the condition persists, a new excuse should be provided.

PLEASE NOTE: A medical excuse does not excuse you from paying for your electric service, but prevents a termination of service for nonpayment during the term of the excuse. Electric service may be limited to supply enough power for only the medical needs in cases where accounts are extremely delinquent.

Be aware that unplanned electrical outages may occur in the electric system and we will do our best to restore services as soon as possible. Individuals requiring continuing services should also plan for a back up supply (either battery or a generator) for emergency events.

The Union County Assistance Office may be able to help you find assistance through the State’s Federally funded LIHEAP program or Crisis Programs. The local office can be reached by calling 570-524-2201. Income verification is required for these programs.

Sometimes, local churches and other non-profit agencies, such as the American Red Cross or Salvation Army may be able to provide assistance. Contact these agencies directly to see what they may be able to offer.

The Borough may be able to help you establish payment arrangements for delinquent bills, as long as the account is not more than 60 days past due, regular monthly payments have been made, and you have honored past payment agreements.

Please call the Borough Office at 570-966-1013 with any utility issues during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

If you experience an outage outside of normal business hours, please call the Union County Communications Center at 570-523-1113 and report the nature of your problem, including your location and contact information. They will notify the appropriate Borough personnel to investigate and repair the problem.

Please DO NOT contact a Borough employee directly; call 570-523-1113.

New construction and many renovations require a building permit and a zoning permit.

Please contact the Central Keystone Council of Government (570-522-1326) to apply for these permits.

The Park is open from April 15 through October 15. The Mifflinburg Community Pool opens on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and is open through the start of school in late August.

• Reservations may be made at the Borough office.
• You may reserve 6, 12, 18 or 24 (whole pavilion) tables.
• A security deposit and rental fee are required based on the number of tables you are reserving.
• The Pavilion Reservation Forms are available on the Downloads page.