CHRISTIANA BOROUGH “FREEDOM BEGAN HERE”

Phone: 610.593.5199 Website: www.christianaboro.com Summer 2017 Newsletter

SUMMERTIME!! Embrace the summer warmth. Enjoy the little things and remember every summer has a story!

SUMMER EVENTS-MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Christiana Methodist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 9th to Thursday, July 13th from 6:30-8:30 pm. The program is Surf Shack. For more information please contact Jennifer Whitfield, 484.347.5819.

***CHRISTIANA BOROUGH YARD SALE*** Saturday, August 26th 8:00 am until ??? Rain or Shine!

Zercher’s Hotel (Bond Machine Shop) 11 Green Street 2017 Open House Events: Saturdays: July 8th l0am – 2pm; August 12th, 10am-2pm Learn a little something about the “Christiana Riot” and the Underground Railroad in the Christiana area. There will be a member from the Historical Society to greet and talk with you.

September 9th 10:00 am – 3:00 am is the “Big Open House” there will be living historians and exhibits.

Meet descendants of Resistance participants. The 3rd Regiment USCT (US Colored Troops) civil war re-

enactors from one unit that many from the Resistance joined to continue their fight for freedom will be

in attendance. Many are buried at Mt. Zion AME Church, Atglen. Please join us!! *FREE* Hosted by the Christiana Police and Moore’s Memorial Library on Friday, July 14th at the Christiana American Legion 865, 219 Newport Ave. Admittance will begin at 8:00 pm. Lego Batman movie will be showing. Light refreshments will be served. Children must be accompanied by a parent/adult

to attend. Rain date will be posted on library web site and/or face book page. Moore’s Memorial Library/www.christianalibrary.org 9 West Slokom Ave., Phone 610.593.6683 Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sa 10am-4pm; Tue/Thurs 1-7pm Brick 4kidz July 6th 2-3 pm. Come join in the building fun with Legos and create “Swing O Rama” Visit website for all upcoming events! Christiana Lions Club /www.facebook.com/ChristianaLionsClub 325 N Bridge St., Phone: 610.593.7134 Monthly sub sales every 3rd Saturday. Call 610.593.6945 to pre-order your sub. $4 per sub and made fresh day of sale. Proceeds help the Christiana Lions Park. Christiana Fire Company/www.christianafire.com 214 S Bridge St. Phone: 610.593.2142 Kids Fire Experience August 25 & 26 (check website for time) Visit website for all upcoming events! Visit www.christianboro.com; click “Event Calendar” to view all upcoming events happening in Christiana.

Please come out and enjoy our great town of Christiana!

When will I receive my Water/Sewer/Trash Bill? Water used in April, May and June is billed during the first week of July (2nd Quarter). Trash is billed quarterly. Exact payment due date is printed on your bill. Bills are due 30 days from the date of billing. **Please pay bill(s) on time in order to avoid late fees and/or service termination** NOTE: Whether paying your bill on line, via postal mail or walking into the bank, please understand PNC must have your property info as well as the dollar breakdown for water/sewer/trash so the correct amounts can be posted to your account(s). Bills will not be accepted by the bank if the breakdown is not listed on your check or the top portion of the latest received bill is not accompanied with your payment. No blank checks please! PNC or the borough cannot fill out/sign your check. Thank you!

ORDINANCE REMNDERS

Borough Council Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm at the Borough Office, 10 West Slokom. WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO ATTEND!

THIRD QUARTER BILLING NOTICE As of the third quarter billing in October 2017 a $100

Administrative Fee will be applied to water and/or sewer

accounts which are posted for service termination for two

consecutive quarters after the 30 and 60 day late fees have been

applied.

Water/Sewer Emergencies If you notice running water on any of the streets in the borough or detect an issue with the water and/or sewer lines please contact the Borough office immediately at

610.593.5199. Emergencies after hours call: 717.823.8855

Borough Manager: Carol Pringle Phone: 610.593.5199 Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm Wed/Fri 8:30am – 12noon

Trash/Recycle Collection-July-September 2017

Collection Day: MONDAY The following are the rescheduled holiday collection dates for 2017: Independence Day No Change Labor Day: Tuesday, September 5th replaces Monday, September 4th.

Yard waste: July 10th & 24th; August 7th & 21st; September 5th & 18th White Goods (Large Appliances) and Tire Collection Date: Saturday, September 16th Please mark your calendars accordingly and have all refuse and recyclables at curbside before 5:00 AM on collections days.

Reminder: All cardboard boxes must be broken down for disposal.

**NOTICE**

It is illegal to have your sump pump or downspouts connected into your sanitary sewer. If you have yours connected into your sanitary sewer, please disconnect immediately!

Mayor Mark Carner If you have any concerns, questions or

comments about our charming little town of Christiana please contact me:

610.593.1195

Annual Water Consumer Confidence Report The Borough, once again is pleased to provide all residents a copy of the 2016 Annual Water Consumer Confidence Report. This report provides informative data and results of required testing of our system drinking water to assure water quality and provide pure safe drinking water. Congress and EPA approved posting of our report on the Borough’s website at this direct link: http://christianaboro.com/drinking-water-report If you do not have access to the internet, you may obtain a copy of this report at the Borough Office during normal business hours. After review, should you have questions please call Evan Fields the Borough’s Water Operator.

ORDINANCE REMINDERS CONTROL & MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS (DOG BARKING) – Pet owners are again reminded to control and monitor pets from barking excessively so as not to become a disturbance to others so they can peacefully enjoy their outdoor space as well as their indoor environment. Excessive barking and dog poop being left in yards and on sidewalks is becoming a problem within Christiana Borough. Remember it’s your dog not your neighbors and in fairness to your neighbors and all residents in the borough pick up your dog’s poop. Also, all dogs are to be leashed and/or contained at all times. Dogs have been seen off leash in the Borough and Lions Club Park. These parks are not dog parks!

CURFEW – Parents/guardians are reminded that persons under the age of 18 are restricted by a curfew between 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the following morning for each and every day of the week. During these hours, minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The ordinance makes the parent or legal guardian responsible for this misconduct.

GRASS/WEEDS – Property owners or tenants are required to keep grass weeds less than six inches in height.

BURNING – A new burn ordinance has been adopted by Council to include Portable Outdoor Fireplaces – An appliance includes but not limited to chimineas, patio units, heating lamps and cast iron fire pits or device no more than 3 feet in diameter manufactured out of non-combustible materials such as steel, concrete or clay to burn

solid fuel or propane, gas or other appropriate regulated fuel, clean wood, or approved alternatives. The portable outdoor fireplace must be UL listed or approved by the Borough Fire Marshall, Borough Fire Chief and/or Borough Code Officer. A portable fireplace shall at all times be operated at a minimum of 15 feet from any structure or combustible material i.e.; under trees and the flame height is to be limited to 3 feet. Fires shall be attended at all times. All fires are to be extinguished no later than 12:00 am (midnight) on Friday and Saturday and no later than 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. Visit the Borough website or the Borough office during normal business hours to read this full ordinance as well as other borough ordinances.

~~ALL BOROUGH ORDINANCES WILL BE ENFORCED~~

COMMUNITY PRIDE – In keeping with the community pride spirit we are asking everyone, homeowners, landlords and renters to keep your lawns cut, bushes and trees trimmed from growing onto sidewalks, curb lines weeded and front porches and sidewalks clear of clutter. EVERYONE NEEDS TO HELP so that visitors and those driving thru our quaint community are left with a great first impression.

RENTAL UNIT REGISTRATION FORM

Landlords if you have not returned your Rental Unit Registration Form, please do so as soon as possible. Return form to the Borough Office and not to PNC Bank with your water bill payments. Also, for your convenience a drop box is available on the right side of the Borough Office doors so that you may drop off your form(s) after business hours. THANK YOU FOR COOPERATION!

“SPOT LIGHTING” a new or established business in and round our business district.

In the “SPOTLIGHT” this quarter is Pasquale’s Pizza – 610.593.5886; 16 Gay Street. Pasquale’s has been in Christiana since May 1995 – 22 years serving the community and surrounding areas. You can eat- in or take- out! They are open six (6) days a week. Closed on Monday. Yes! They deliver. On Tuesday cold subs are $4.95, hot subs are $5.75; Wednesday you can get a large cheese pizza for $7.95 and on Sunday a Sicilian cheese pizza for $10.95. Call for other daily specials. Stop by say hello and pick up their full menu for those nights you don’t feel like cooking.

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CODE OFFICER’S CORNER

A system has been established in alerting residents of ordinance violations. Green door hangers indicating the code violation will be placed on resident’s doors by the code officer, Anthony Campbell. These cards are NOT CITATIONS but are intended as FRIENDLY REMINDERS to residents to address the noted issues on the door hangers. Residents may direct questions regarding a violation card they received or general questions about the card system to Anthony Campbell, Code Enforcement Officer at 610.931.3040. Remember please contact Anthony prior to starting a project to verify whether a permit is required.

BOROUGH POLICE PHONE NUMBERS POLICE: 610.593.2234. Please call this number for all police matters.

Please DO NOT call the Borough Office. If you have a Police Emergency, dial 911. For Non-Emergency calls, dial 1.800.957.2677 or 610.593.2234, Lancaster County Wide Communications Dispatchers answer these numbers 24 hours a day/7 days a week. All calls must be taken by the dispatchers to be documented. The dispatcher then contacts an officer (local or state) who will respond to your call. If you see something suspicious, please call 911 immediately don’t wait until you see an officer.

The Christiana Police has received numerous complaints from residents and drivers of children darting out between parked cars as well as riding their bicycles in the streets without looking or paying attention to traffic. Parents, guardians and babysitters help us keep the children safe this summer and always by keeping an eye on them when they are outdoors. PLEASE HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH THEM ABOUT SAFETY!!!

If you are feeding cats that are not yours…..PLEASE STOP!! Certain neighborhoods are being overrun by strays because they are being fed. If you are not feeding stray cats…DO NOT START!

MAKE IT A GREAT SUMMER!