The applications must be dropped off in person during the office hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday or alternative arrangements made with the Chief of Police. A non-refundable testing fee of $20.00 must accompany the application. The borough does not accept credit cards. The borough office is located at 150 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103. Checks are to be made payable to Penbrook Borough.
Penbrook Borough News
Agenda for June 5 Borough Council meeting
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There have been several questions and concerns about the old Veltor Products building. The asbestos has been abated. When a concerned citizen contacted the DEP they originally said they had no record however after following up with the Borough staff, that had copies of the abatement report the DEP discovered they had looked under the wrong address. Regarding the fire department’s use for training, the DEP is prohibiting that so the training is canceled
The Penbrook Public Works team will be street sweeping the week of June 5th! Roadways north of Walnut will done on the 5th and 6th and south or Walnut on the 8th, 9th and 10th. Please keep an eye out for NO PARKING signs so we can get all the roads done.
Where are the people who live here and work from home supposed to park when it says all day can we park in the community building parking lot becouse at this point there is no where to park every street has a sign on it 5/6
The picture shows water jets spraying on the brush head. Why doesn’t the street sweeper the borough uses utilize the same system instead of stirring up all the dust that it does? Every time the street sweeper is driving around there is a cloud of dust following it like the pigpen character in Charlie Brown.
Due to Memorial Day, trash will be delayed 1 day. Pick-up will be Thursday, June 1st
The Borough Administrative Office will be closed Monday, May 29th, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day
Agenda for May 15 Borough Caucus Meeting
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Registration for the 2023 Little Valley Parks Summer Program is now open. Please go to www.penbrook.org/summer/ to download the Registration Form
Can't make it to my Colonial Park during normal business hours? Starting in May, my office will be hosting mobile office hours around the district at three convenient satellite locations! My staff will be there to assist with your state government related concerns, including PennDOT issues, Property Tax/Rent Rebate assistance, and much more. If you are planning to stop by, please email my office at RepFleming@PAHouse.com to make an appointment.
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Penbrook Police / Fire News
The Penbrook Public Works team will be street sweeping the week of June 5th! Roadways north of Walnut will done on the 5th and 6th and south or Walnut on the 8th, 9th and 10th. Please keep an eye out for NO PARKING signs so we can get all the roads done.
Engine 301 currently on scene of a working fire in Susquehanna township. Engine 301 picked up secondary water and pulled a 300ft line to the rear of the house.
*PSA*
For the months of June and July our members along with several mutual aid departments will be conducting live situation based trainings at the Velter Products INC. located at the corner of N 27th & Herr St. Smoke and water may be visible from the exterior, this will be all part of the trainings.
*** The smoke will be from smoke machines there will be no live smoke or fire***
Special thank you to Steel Works Construction for allowing our volunteers to use the building before demolition!
Specific training dates and times will be posted at a later date on this page and Penbrook Borough Facebook page.
As always, call 911 with your emergencies and 717-558-6900 for any non emergency Dauphin county related problems.
*** For Sale ***
The time has come that we decided to place our 2003 American LaFrance up for sealed bids. All sealed bids must be mailed no later than July 30th 2023.
Most equipment on the engine now, will be included other than the air packs and a few other tools.
More information and pictures will be posted this week.
For all inquiries, please email Chief Murphy at murphysteven302@gmail.com
* Since we were asked a few times, this unit will be replaced in the near future *
All new bay lighting currently being installed courtesy of RL Snyder Electric. Renovations will continue next month. Check our page for more updates!
Congratulations to probationary FF Shaun Trude Jr. on completing his essentials of firefighting class yesterday evening. Shaun Trude put in over 160 hours of both in class and hands on to complete his basic essential firefighting courses. Shaun is one step closer to being an engine certified member. Shaun also completed these classes all while finishing his senior year of high school and co-op job.
Once graduated from high school,Shaun will become our first bunk-in firefighter!
Keep up the strong work Shaun!
Interested in becoming a member? Send us an email at penbrookfire30@gmail.com for more information!
NEWS POST: Running and Unattended Vehicle Reminder/Enforcement
NEWS POST: Running and Unattended Vehicle Reminder/Enforcement
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With cold temperatures starting to approach, the Harrisburg Bureau of Police would like to remind residents and visitors that leaving your vehicle running and unattended is both dangerous and illegal.The Harrisburg Police will begin to enforce...NEWS POST: Upcoming Thin Blue Line Game: October 7th
NEWS POST: Upcoming Thin Blue Line Game: October 7th
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Sheriff Nicholas Chimienti Jr and the Dauphin County Chiefs of Police Association are proud to announce Bishop McDevitt High School will be the host site of the 2022 “Thin Blue Line Game.”The “Thin Blue Line Game” is a regular season...
The Penbrook Police Department has partnered with CARFAX to disseminate all traffic accident reports online. Please click the above banner to purchase a copy of your accident report.
