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September 7, 2023

Ellwood City Announces 2023 Borough Clean-Up Date

If you have waste to get rid of, here’s your chance. The Borough of Ellwood City has announced information on its upcoming borough clean-up day scheduled for next Saturday. The clean up date is Saturday, September 16th from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Drop off location is the parking lot at 1210 Factory Avenue in Ellwood City, just west of Adams Manufacturing Building #4 and prior to the Moose Lodge. The cost is $10.00 per passenger vehicle. You MUST buy a ticket by Thursday, September 14 at noon at Utility Office in the Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Avenue.  Tags can…

September 6, 2023

EC Borough Hiring Patrolman

The Borough of Ellwood City is accepting applications for the position of full-time patrolman. An application form is required to be completed and submitted with a non-refundable fee of $35.00 payable to The Borough of Ellwood City, c/o Borough Manager, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Deadline for receipt of completed applications and fee is Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. Applications may be obtained at the Borough Manager’s office located in the Municipal Building at 525 Lawrence Avenue between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older,…

July 19, 2023

NOTICE: Borough of Ellwood City Civil Service Commission Vacancy

In a notice made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, a vacancy exists on Ellwood City Civil Service Commission. Any Borough resident interested in serving on the Commission is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Submitted letters are to be received by 4:00 p.m. on August 4, 2023. Any questions, please contact the Borough at 724-758-7777 x7777 for the Borough Secretary.

July 5, 2023

Borough Needs Volunteers To Help Fill Planter Boxes

The Borough of Ellwood City is looking for volunteers to help fill their downtown planter boxes. Last month, the borough received a $2,000.00 2023 National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grant from America250PA and EQT Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and in support of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. The grant funds will be utilized to assist with costs to replace planter boxes along Lawrence Avenue, the town’s main street. “The event is a community revitalization effort around businesses and organizations, we believe it will be a great way to revitalize our main corridor,” said Kevin Swogger, borough manager. You…

June 27, 2023

Borough Receives Pennsylvania Day Grant In Support of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful

To support community improvement and engage volunteers, the Borough of Ellwood City announced today it is the recipient of a $2,000.00 2023 National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grant from America250PA and EQT Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and in support of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. The grant funds will be utilized to assist with costs to replace planter boxes along Lawrence Avenue, the town’s main street. “We are thrilled to be the recipient of the America250PA grant funding. It is our hope that this project will help beautify our main street and give Ellwood City a fresh look….

June 6, 2023

Borough Reminds Residents To Maintain Minimum Property Standards

In the spirit 0f pride in the community, and an effort to protect, increase and maintain property values, the Borough of Ellwood City has some minimum standards outlined in its ordinances. The adoption by ordinance of the International Property Maintenance Code 2012 (Ellwood City Borough Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1492) listed below details pertinent sections that relate to residential and commercial property owners. This advertisement shall serve as written notice of having provided proper notice of the Ordinance. its requirements, obligations and penalties which may be imposed for the violations: Chapter 3 – General Requirements: SECTION 302 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS…

April 26, 2023

Borough Code Enforcement Reminds Residents To Keep Grass Trimmed

Spring has sprung and Summer is just around the corner. This is the time to start cutting your grass and the Ellwood City Borough Code Enforcement Officer is reminding residents in the Borough that the legal height for grass is not to exceed SIX (6) inches. Also, cleaning up around your property helps to make our borough more desirable. This helps control the little animals that take refuge in the high grass and debris such as mice, rats and snakes. The Borough also reminds residents that if you do not have your house number visible from the street, police, fire…

April 12, 2023

Yard Waste Collection Begins in Ellwood City Borough

Yard waste collection began this week and will continue until the end of November, according to the Borough’s Facebook page. Circled days show yard waste collection, shaded days show recycling collection. Green borough yard waste bins are for residents to dispose of their simple yard waste. Yard waste bins are available for purchase for $62.00 and can be purchased at the borough utility office or by calling 724-758-5576. If a resident has extra yard waste that does not fit into a container, it is recommended that they bundle and tie branches together. The branch bundles can be no longer than…

March 2, 2023

Ellwood City Borough Council Adopts Utility Account Budget Plan

According to a press release made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, a utility account budget plan has been announced. The Ellwood City 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 12th month….

November 23, 2022

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, EC Planning Commission, Library Board, 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 8, 2022. For questions, please contact the borough at 724-758-7777 x7777.