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A Message Regarding 4th Quarter Trash Billing:
We are aware that the bills sent out for the 4th quarter include two charges of $90.00 for the same quarter. Please pay only the $90.00 normally due and the adjustment will be made on our end.  Again, only pay the $90.00 per quarter that is normally due.

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN
DECEMBER 2, 2023
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
200 BLOCK OF MAIN ST. & INTERSECTION OF MAIN & STRASBURG



Dec 31st
NEW YEAR'S EVE DUCK DROP
DECEMBER 31, 2023
11:00 P.M.  -  12:00 A.M.
VFW MEMORIAL, MAIN ST & STRASBURG


Lions Club Soldiers

Celtic Christmas in Doe Run Concert Series ~ December 2, December 3 and December 10, 2023
This year we celebrate the warmth of the Christmas season with St. Malachi's festive A Celtic Christmas in Doe Run Concert Series!

Reserve your tickets for the highly-acclaimed candlelight A Celtic Christmas in Doe Run on December 2, December 3, and December 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm at historic St. Malachi's of Doe Run.

Nestled in the heart of Chester County horse country, historic St. Malachi's Church will feature three separate concerts spiced with Celtic music, dancing, gifts and free holiday refreshments served in a magical Christmas setting.

Tickets are $25 Adults and $10.00 Children (under age 6 free). Reservations are strongly recommended due to our past sell-out performances!

Celebrate the festive Christmas season with the timeless gift of music!

For information and reserved tickets, please contact Kathleen at 610-383-5068 kadaholo@verizon.net.

Tickets also available online with credit card with a small added service fee at the following link: 
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"PUBLIC NOTICE-SPECIAL MEETING"
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Borough's Preliminary 2024 Budgets(general and liquid fuels) have been approved by the Borough Council at a meeting held on November 20, 2023, and are available for public inspection at Borough Hall, 315 West First Avenue, Building 1, Parkesburg, PA. during regular business hours in accordance with Borough Code.  The 2024 Preliminary Budgets are also available for review on the Borough's website at: www.parkesburg.org. Borough COuncil will consider adoption of the 2024 Budget (and will address all matters on the  Agenda) at a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December  20, 2023, commencing at 7:00 p.m. prevailing local time at teh Borough of Parkesburg, Borough Hall.


“PUBLIC NOTICE”
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Borough’s Preliminary 2024 General Budget has been approved by the Borough Council at a meeting held on November 6, 2023, and is available for public inspection at Borough Hall, 315 West First Avenue, Building 1, Parkesburg, PA. during regular business hours in accordance with the Borough Code. The 2024 Preliminary Budget is also available for review on the Borough’s website at: www.parkesburg.org.  Borough Council will consider adoption of the 2024 Budget at its public meeting scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2023, commencing at 7:00 p.m. prevailing local time at the Borough of Parkesburg Borough Hall. 

Preliminary General Fund 2024 Budget
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/970/General-Fund-Preliminary-2024-Budget

Preliminary 2024 Liquid Fuels Budget
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/971/Liquid-Fuels-Preliminary-2024-Budget





Parkesburg Borough Comprehensive Plan
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/949/Parkesburg-Borough-Comprehensive-Plan





PAWC 4th Ave



PAWC Strasburg




Parkesburg Borough Council Meeting
December 18, 2023
7:00 p.m.

Held at Borough Hall
315 W. 1st Ave., Building 1
Parkesburg, PA 19365

Admin@Parkesburg.org






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Borough of Parkesburg 
Proposed 2023 Budgets

2023 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/918/2023-Proposed-General-Fund-Budget
/DocumentCenter/View/918/2023-Proposed-General-Fund-Budget

2023 Proposed Preliminary Liquid Fuels Budget
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/919/2023-Proposed-Prelliminary-Liquid-Fuels-Budget
/DocumentCenter/View/919/2023-Proposed-Prelliminary-Liquid-Fuels-Budget

Act 44 Disclosure
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/924/Act-44-Disclosure





Parkesburg Water Main Replacement
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Parkesburg Free Library News
November 2023

Parkesburg Free Library Activities:
Book Sale Corner, in Children’s Room. Books, DVDs, CDs, etc. You decide the donation that you want to give.
Brandywine River Museum. We have a FREE PASS! Free admission to the museum for up to 4 guests. Patrons need to come to the library to borrow the pass. The pass is for a week of visits.
Bus Trip to New York, Nov. 18, 7:30am – 11:00pm, $70. Sign up at the library. **Only 1 ticket left.
Chess Club, every Tuesday at 12:30 at the library. All ages are welcomed! Come learn how to play chess.
Homeschool Science Classes. Learn about garden cleanups and planting, experience Stem challenges, and study about water through interactive activities! Every Wednesday in November 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. (11/8, 11/15, 11/22, and 11/29) Please signup at the library at the Circulation Desk ahead of time, if possible.
Knitting and Crochet Club, meets every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm in the library. All levels of experience welcome. Bring your project and join in the fun! Lots of great conversation.
Mystery Book Club, meets the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 6:00 – 7:00pm.
PAWS for Reading, 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30. Kids read to a trained dog. This is a great reading activity for children of all ages. Please sign up for at the Circulation Desk ahead of time for a 15-minute spot.
Story Times is held every Wednesday at 10:00 in the Children’s Room. Bring your preschooler to the library to listen to stories and to interact with other children.
Chester County System Apps
CCLS Mobile App allows you to access the catalog from your phone or tablet. www.ccls.org, Our Resources, Mobile App.
Creativebug is your library’s partner in craft programming.
Flipster gives you access to eMagazines. www.ccls.org, Our Resources, eMaterials, Flipster
Kanopy, a video streaming service, provides access to movies, documentaries & kids’ favorites. Go to www.ccls.kanopy.com , enter your library card no., create your account, start watching.
Libby gives you access to eBooks and eAudiobooks. www.ccls.org, Our Resources, eMaterials, Libby.

Parkesburg Library, 105 West St, Parkesburg, PA, 610-857-5165, FAX 610-857-1193, www.parkesburglibrary.org, Hours: Monday and Thursday 10:00-5:00, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00-7:00, Friday 10:00-4:00, Saturday 9:00-4:00 (9:00-1:00 June 17-Aug 19). Library Board Meetings:
4th Mondays 7:00 in the library except no meetings July, Aug & Dec.


Yard Sale Permit
https://www.parkesburg.org/DocumentCenter/View/144/Yard-Sale-Application-PDF?bidId=


Parkesburg Emergency Management Link
https://www.parkesburgoem.org/home


The 2022 Guide to Local Farm Products in Chester County (aka the farm guide) is available at Borough Hall 

The 2022 Guide lists over 125 local farms and markets, this year’s guide features Chester County Farmer of the Year Darryl King, therapeutic horseback riding, Styer’s Peonies and Pigeon Creek Farm. The mushroom industry is also highlighted and include a recipe for “The Blend” burger.

Feel free to visit the Chester County Farming link for more information.  https://www.chescofarming.org/FarmGuide.cfm 








  1. Joseph S. Reali

    Borough Manager

  2. Rebecca Durnall

    Borough Secretary/Treasurer

  3. Todd Witmer

    Public Works Supervisor






                                      

 


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Chester County Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance Program

The Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance Program serves Chester County residents and can only be accessed by dialing 2-1-1. Please follow the three steps below:


1. Press 2 for Homelessness and Housing Crisis
2. Press 2 for Chester County
3. Press 2 for Emergency Rental Assistance Program


Funding will serve individuals and families that are obligated to pay rent and meet the following three criteria:

  • Households obligated to pay rent.
  • Qualified for unemployment or have experienced financial hardship due, directly or
    indirectly, to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
  • Have a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median (income limits are
    subject to change per guidance from the federal government).

Once the client has contacted 2-1-1 for intake and referral, they will need to gather information for submission. Those who are eligible can use the emergency rent and utility funding to pay for outstanding rent, electricity, gas, water, and sewer; and energy costs such as fuel oil or propane, over a 15-month period. To view the application checklist, visit:
www.chesco.org/4905/Rent-Assistance 






A MESSAGE FROM PECO:
We have seen an increase in reports of payment scams in your area. These scammers are contacting PECO customers and falsely claiming their electric or gas service will be disconnected unless payment is made immediately. These scammers use tactics such as “spoofing” to manipulate the Caller ID phone number displayed on your phone so that it appears to be a PECO phone number.
PECO will never demand immediate payment, nor will we ever require one specific form of payment, such as a prepaid card or digital currency. Do not pay on-site for services, PECO employees will never ask for or demand cash payments or personal banking information in-person. You should never provide anyone access to your home who claims to be from PECO, or a contractor working for PECO, unless the person has proper identification.
For more information on payment scams and what you can do to keep your information safe, visit peco.com/scams. If you are ever suspicious of a caller claiming to be from PECO, hang up and call us directly at 1-800-494-4000.