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April 22, 2024

Borough Code Enforcement Reminder To Residents To Keep Grass Trimmed

Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. Grass is growing and many homeowners are attending to their property. April started yard waste pick-ups for borough residents. The Ellwood City Borough Code Enforcement Officer Ralph Chiappetta would like to remind borough residents that the grass ordinance will begin to be enforced starting May 1st The legal height for grass/weeds is not to exceed SIX (6) inches. Also, the property must be clear of rubbish, trash and old tires. This may become a breeding area for rats, insects and other unwanted animals as well as a child safety concern…

April 12, 2024

“Pinwheels For Prevention” Program Launched

Mayor Anthony J. Court in conjunction with Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County, members of UPMC Jamison, launched “Pinwheels for Prevention” this week. “This is a program for child abuse prevention and the pinwheels represents playfulness, joy and childhood and has come to serve as a physical reminder of a great childhood,” said Mayor Court in an e-mailed statement. Pinwheels and ribbons are displayed in the downtown area of Ellwood City. According to UPMC, and by the age of 18, one in 10 children will suffer physical or sexual abuse. Nationwide, neglect is the most common form of abuse. Of…

April 10, 2024

ARISE, Borough Of Ellwood City Help Launch Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with Johnna Johnston, Grace Schmarewski, and Olivia Gaffron, representatives from ARISE, placed sign around downtown Ellwood City to kick off the Awareness Month. This month is the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Building Connected Communities”. “They are really excited about sharing ways that everyone can work together to end sexual violence,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. “And as always, they want everyone to know that Arise has many great resources for survivors of violence and they…

March 15, 2024

Borough of Ellwood City Holding Its Annual Community Garden Poster Contest

The Department of Public Works would like to invite all children between the ages of 4-12 to participate in our Poster Contest! If you have visited our Community Garden at 5 points, you may have noticed the picture boards on the borough utility shed. Those pictures have been up for a year and it’s time to refresh the drawings on the shed! This is a chore best accomplished by tiny hands and big hearts. The shed needs a little color and a lot of happy artwork to keep it looking bright! “The coloring contest is a fun way to get…

March 5, 2024

Borough Of Ellwood City Announces Utility Account Budget Payment Plan

In a press release made available by the borough on Friday, March 1st, the Ellwood City Borough Council has adopted a Utility Account Budget Plan. The Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget payment plan for utility accounts under the following provisions: Customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April. The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the…

November 21, 2023

Borough Of Ellwood City Advertising Upcoming Board Vacancies

According to information made available by the borough, the Ellwood City Borough Council is advertising the vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions of Ellwood City Borough: Zoning Hearing Board, Zoning Hearing Board Alternate, Economic Development Authority, Civil Service Commission, Board of Health, and Recreation Board. Any Borough resident interested in serving on any of the above positions is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. All letters must be due/postmarked on or before 4:00 p.m. on December 7, 2023. For questions, please contact the borough at 724-758-7777 x7777.

October 17, 2023

Borough of Ellwood City Launching Food Drive

The Borough of Ellwood City is proud to announce the launch of a Borough wide Food Drive to support the Holy Redeemer food bank for the holidays. Boxes for businesses interested in participating may be obtained by emailing rschnell@ellwoodcityborough.com. Boxes for donations will also be located near the Utility Billing Window at the Borough of Ellwood City. Most requested items include stuffing, yams, sweet potatoes, turkey gravy, canned vegetables, canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, mac and cheese, pie crust, pie filling, corn bread mix, banana bread mix, cake mix, and icing. The borough thanks its residents and businesses for…

October 12, 2023

Sewer Upgrade Project on Wampum Avenue Underway

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced the start of the Wampum Avenue Pump Station Project in its effort to improve the infrastructure in the area. A letter was mailed to residents in the affected areas. Construction will take place on Wampum Avenue between Madison Street Ext and Fifth Street Bridge. This project is a sewer upgrade for multiple existing sewer transport lines in the wooded area East of Wampum Ave. A pump station will also be built to collect from these lines to be transported to the Ellwood City Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment. During the construction this…

October 4, 2023

ARISE, Borough of Ellwood City Help Kick Off Domestic Violence Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with Jessica Mudger and Johnna Johnston, representatives from Arise, placed ribbons and signs around downtown Ellwood City to kick off the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Arise hopes to spread awareness and continue educating the community on violence prevention and healthy relationships. The signs also contain information about Arise and services we offer to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. ARISE – Our Community’s Response to Violence and Abuse – formerly called the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is…

September 28, 2023

Hometown Holiday Toy Drive Announced!

As the holiday season approaches, the community is gearing up for a special tradition that brings warmth, joy, and togetherness to Ellwood City. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with The Borough of Ellwood City and the Ellwood City Area School District, is sponsoring the Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. “We are excited to extend an invitation to your esteemed business to be a part of this heartwarming initiative,” says Rhiannon Schnell of the Public Works Department. The Hometown Holiday Toy Drive is an opportunity for our community to come together and spread the holiday spirit by ensuring…