Borough Council Meeting
Thursday, December 8, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m.
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The Borough Fall leaf collection has begun and will be ongoing
until the first part of December. There is no particular schedule.
Curbside collection will be completed as weather and time permits.
If you are able and don't want to wait for them to come around,
borough residents can drop leaves where you take grass clippings
at our yard waste collection site located in the rear of 152 Woodrow Avenue.
Last day for curbside collection will be Friday, December 9th!!
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Tech/ Operator
The Borough of Sinking Spring Wastewater Treatment Plant is looking to fill the position of Maintenance Tech/Operator. The chosen candidate’s position will be determined based off experience and licensing. This position will be responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of the 1.65 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, collection and conveyance system, and satellite pump station. The maintenance position requires a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License Class B, with the air brake and tank endorsements or the ability to acquire it within 120 Days, and a clean driving record. The Operator position requires the items listed above and additionally must possess a current Pennsylvania Class B Operators License, Class E Collection and Conveyance System with Sub Classification 1 (Activated Sludge) and Sub Classification 4(Collection System). Please send resume to the Sinking Spring Borough Hall, 3940 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Attention Kim Cherry, Wastewater Superintendent or via email at kcherry@sinkingspringboro.org. Applications are available on our website. ______________________________________________________________
2023 PROPOSED BUDGETS
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PART TIME POLICE POSITIONS
Sinking Spring Borough is currently accepting applications for the position of Part Time Police Officer within the Police Dept. Several positions are expected to be filled. Applications may be obtained at
The Borough Hall Office, 3940 Penn Ave Sinking Spring Pa. All applicants must be Act 120 certified at the time of the filing deadline and be at least 21 years of age. All applicants must be a US citizen, possess a high school diploma, or a GED and a valid pa driver’s license. Appointment to this position is contingent upon the candidate successfully completing a psychological examination, thorough background investigation, drug/alcohol screen and medical examination. The deadline for filing applications is no later than 3:00 pm on November 18,2022. Applicants must submit an application to be considered.
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CodeRED
Mobile Alerts
TEXT "WSREMA"
to 99411 to enroll in Sinking Spring's
emergency alert program
STAY INFORMED AND AWARE REGARDING:
Missing children or missing persons
Criminal activity
Fires
Drinking water contamination
Utility outages
Traffic conditions
Various threats to people, property or the environment
Major public event information such as parades and road runs
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All across the country, water conservation is more important than ever. As temperatures increase, so does our water use, especially outdoors. You can take simple steps to save water and money this summer. Water conservation is a shared responsibility, and we're here to help! Click on the picture for more information!_________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Recreation Director
The Borough of Sinking Spring will be accepting applications for an Administrative/Recreation Department position. This is a part time position working in an office setting as well as outdoors and may require some weekends and holidays. The prospective candidate must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and will be responsible for the leadership, direction, operations and scheduling of all playground seasonal staff, facilities and events in support of the Borough of Sinking Spring. Please apply at the Borough Office, 3940 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA. 19608.
Michael D. Hart
Borough Manager
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VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
The Borough has open seats available on the Civil Service Commission, and the Zoning-Hearing Board. Please contact the Borough office if you are interested in serving on one of these Volunteer Boards.
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2022 Trash and Recycling Collection Dates
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2021 Fall/Winter Newsletter
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New Yard Waste Site for Residents of the Borough of Sinking Spring.
Beginning on January 1, 2021, residents of the Borough of Sinking Spring should take their yard waste to the new Borough Yard Waste Site located in the REAR of 152 Woodrow Avenue.
This yard waste site is for Borough of Sinking Spring residents only and will be open from dawn to dusk. Accepted items include grass clippings, leaves, and branches.
NO building material, furniture or trash.
NO commercial dumping is allowed.
This site is monitored by video surveillance.
Please contact the Borough office if you have any questions.
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TRASH AND RECYCLING:
Important trash and recycling information for Residents of the Borough of Sinking Spring.
Beginning January 2021 there will be new trash and recycling haulers for the Borough of Sinking Spring. Trash and recycling will continue to be picked up on Wednesdays. When there is a MAJOR holiday on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday the pick-up will be moved to Thursday of that week. The Thursday pick-ups for 2021 will be June 3rd and September 9th. Please keep your trash and recycling separated to assist with the collection.
Household trash and bulk items - The hauler for trash and bulk items is Waste Industries of Pennsylvania, LLC DBA GFL Environmental.
Recycling - the hauler for recycling is Waste Management of Pennsylvania. Please remember that all containers should be free of food and liquid. Please rinse out all containers. Pizza boxes are not recyclable due to the grease on them and should be put in with the regular trash.
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IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!
THE ABILITY TO PAY YOUR SEWER/REFUSE BILL ONLINE!
Click the link in the upper right corner above the Upcoming Events.
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URGENT REMINDER
Sump pumps may NOT be tied to the sanitary sewer system!
Please make sure all water pumped from sump pumps goes into the street!!
Please visit the websites listed below to educate yourself on Storm Water Management and find out how you can help keep our rivers and streams safe!
THE BOROUGH IS GOING GREEN!We are now able to send you your Sewer/Refuse bill by e-mail!
Please contact the Borough Office at (610) 678-4903 or e-mail eeagelman@sinkingspringboro.org if you are interested!
Borough of Sinking Spring 100th Anniversary
Limited Edition "Farmer" Collector Baskets
are still available for purchase
Click here for order form!!
VISIT US ON FACEBOOK
SINKING SPRING BOROUGH CRIME WATCH
If you are interested in participating please contact the police department at 610-678-1906 to obtain an application.