Just a note, Christmas trees are scheduled to be picked up by Republic Services This Wednesday Dec 30th and also then the following 2 pickup dates once Harrisburg City takes over trash pickup. ... See MoreSee Less
Tuesday December 29th, 2020
Let's Talk Trash! We knew the transition of trash haulers would not go without some issues. There have been many changes beyond our control that we simply could not communicate. The new containers are being delivered now. Here's what you need to know. Use the blue republic containers until Republic takes them OR it's the new year. Republic is not allowed to go onto your property to take them so leave them out this Wednesday. The new trash containers are all black, recycling containers are black with a blue lid and yard waste containers are brown ... See MoreSee Less
Friday December 18th, 2020
Good morning and happy Friday Penbrook! I hope everyone faired well with the first significant snowfall of the season. A few items worth noting:
The Snow Emergency is now lifted. Our crews worked all night and were able to clear our streets thanks to their tireless work and your support.
A reminder that you cannot put snow from your sidewalk and property onto the street!
Thank you for doing your part to keep our streets and sidewalks as safe as possible. ... See MoreSee Less
Friday December 18th, 2020
Penbrook Borough Offices will be closed starting today at 12:30pm and because of the snow emergency we will advise when we re-open. Staff will be available by telephone or email. The dropbox is here but please stay off the streets if at all possible. Thank you. ... See MoreSee Less
Wednesday December 16th, 2020
Penbrook Borough has declared a Snow Emergency effective 3pm December 15th.
§ 254-37. PARKING DURING A DECLARED SNOW EMERGENCY ON STREETS NOT DECLARED TO BE SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES.
A.After a snow emergency is declared, and during the twenty-four (24) hours following the declared snow emergency, parking shall be temporarily prohibited in the Citizens Fire Co. #1 of Penbrook lot, the Penbrook Police Department lot and Borough Offices parking areas, as well as at designated Central Dauphin School bus stops, so that immediate removal of snow and ice maybe effectuated, and such parking prohibition shall remain in effect until snow and ice removal is completed.
B.Twenty-four (24) hours after a snow and ice emergency has been declared, parking shall be regulated on all Borough streets for the purpose of clearing snow and ice as follows:
(1)Parking shall be prohibited on the odd numbered side of all Borough streets for the purposes of plowing, salting and/or cindering for a duration of twenty-four (24) hours on those odd numbered days.
(2)The day after the odd numbered side of the street has been plowed and/or ice removed, parking shall be prohibited on the even numbered side of all Borough streets for the purposes of plowing, salting and/or cindering for a duration of twenty-four (24) hours.
(3)This odd/even non-parking regulation shall remain in effect until all Borough streets have been plowed, salted and/or cindered, as necessary.
C.Once all Borough streets have been cleared of snow and ice, the Highway Department, in consultation with the Borough Manager, will assess the need for the removal of accumulated snow piles and drifts at intersections or other locations of snow emergency routes and Borough streets, and to remove/ relocate the hazardous snow piles to a safer location or to the designated dumping areas in the Borough.
D. No resident or other person may "save a parking space" by placing any object in the street to block lawful parking on the street. The Highway Department is authorized to remove any objects placed within the right-of way by anyone for the purpose of saving a parking space and discard those objects, regardless of their value ... See MoreSee Less
Tuesday December 15th, 2020
The Storm Water Authority Meeting for this Wednesday December 16th has been canceled ... See MoreSee Less
Monday December 14th, 2020
Penbrook held its annual holiday Tree Lighting event Saturday night, Dec. 5. Activities were scaled down due to Covid but were as festive as ever!
Special thanks to Penbrook Fire, Penbrook Police, Penbrook Lions, and Penbrook Leos for your help with this event and for all that that you do to support the borough year round. ... See MoreSee Less
Sunday December 6th, 2020
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Thursday December 3rd, 2020
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Wednesday December 2nd, 2020
