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WelcomeWelcome to Perkasie Borough. Perkasie is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is situated approximately 30 miles north of Philadelphia, midway between Philadelphia and Allentown.
NewsBorough Declares Snow EmergencyIn anticipation of the upcoming snow storm Perkasie Borough has declared a snow emergency. * Per Borough Ordinance 180-18.2, you must remove your vehicle from the street during a snowstorm of three inches or more in order to facilitate safe and effective snow plowing. * Please be considerate and do not shovel or plow the snow from your driveway or sidewalk into the street. * Sidewalk shoveling should be completed after the snow has stopped. * Place trash cans and recycling containers so as not to interfere with snow plows or salt trucks. The Borough will not replace them. * CLEAR SNOW FROM AROUND FIRE HYDRANTS * Remove snow to keep open the storm water inlet near your property- keeping it open will prevent flooding and icing conditions on the street and surrounding properties. * This declared emergency will be in effect until rescinded by the proper Borough Officials. Please check here for updates. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Boroughs Association Announces Scholarship!The George Mahaney/ Harold Brungard Graduate Scholarship will be awarded to a full time student who is a PA Borough resident and pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or government-related field. The residency requirement means living in a borough, not living in another municipality with a borough mailing address. The $1,000 scholarship is funded by the PA State Association of Boroughs and the winner will be announced in March. Please click here for a copy of the guidelines and application. View the Trash & Recycling Presentation Online!The Borough of Perkasie has provided trash collection service for its residents for as long as most people can remember. And with the current “Pay-As-You-Throw” (PAYT) program hitting the 21-year mark, Borough officials decided to hold a public meeting to gather comments on the current program and future of trash and recycling in the Borough. For more information, please click here. Borough to Auction Off Bucket TruckThe Borough of Perkasie offers for sale a 1999 GMC 7500 bucket truck previously used by the Borough Electric Department. For more information, please click here. Information on Borough Snow RemovalThe Borough of Perkasie needs the help of its citizens to efficiently remove snow and ice from the roadways. Click here to read about the Borough's method of snow removal and what you can do to help. To read the Borough's snow ordinance, please click here. Discount Ski Tickets Are Now Available!Discount ski tickets are available from December through March of each year for Camelback, Shawnee, Elk, Montage, Big-Two (Jack Frost and Big Boulder), Blue Mountain and Bear Creek. With each ticket sold, Perkasie Borough Parks and Recreation earns 50˘ or more toward local parks and recreation projects. When purchasing your tickets at the Borough office you will save money while supporting your community. Please click here for prices. Borough Proactive in Battle with IceWhen a winter storm is approaching, the Perkasie Borough public works department gets a head start on road maintenance operations with salt brine. Salt brining is considered anti-icing and has been used throughout the snow belt for many years. It is applied before precipitation to prevent the formulation of bonded snow and ice to the road surface. Have you ever noticed faded white lines on the roads before a winter storm? That is the salt brine. By applying freezing point depressant materials before a storm, research has shown that timely application can cut the cost of maintaining a safe road surface by 90% compared to traditional de-icing. Brine is made of a mixture of rock salt and water. Hanging Laundry is Not Illegal in PerkasieOpting to let your clothes dry in the sun and not a household dryer is not illegal in Perkasie. The going-green initiative has been embraced by Perkasie, and the Borough has used the municipal Web site, quarterly newsletter, and several other mediums to pass along many energy-saving tips to community members to help residents decrease their electric bill. Please click here for more information. Customer Generated ElectricDuring the month of August, Perkasie Borough took a big step forward in establishing and adopting technical and administrative requirements for customer owned generation. With these regulations in place, there is now a formal process for residents to follow who wish to generate their own electric. Click here for more information! Perkasie Reminds Residents to Follow the RulesThe Borough of Perkasie has seen a significant rise in the cost associated with the pick up and disposal of trash and bulky items. In order to close the gap, Public Works crews will be attempting to provide accurate and timely information to the residents of Perkasie Borough concerning the rules and regulations dealing with trash collection and the ‘pay as you throw’ program. Click here for more! With Spring in full bloom, there have been many questions concerning grass clippings. Please refer to the section on grass clippings in the Borough trash program rules and regulations for more information on disposing of grass clippings. Emergency Preparedness for People with Special NeedsLessons learned from past disaster tell us it is never to early to prepare. Advanced planning and preparedness is especially important for people with special needs, which is defined as those individuals who cannot receive, understand or act upon emergency protective orders. During a natural or manmade disaster that requires evacuation, it is important that everyone be prepared to evacuate him or herself to the greatest extent possible. However, there will be those who must rely on emergency responders despite their individual preparedness efforts. In those instances, emergency responders must be able to rapidly identify the location, accessibility issues and mobility requirements. Click here for more! Borough Wins State Web Site AwardThe Borough of Perkasie won second place in the 2009 Municipal Web Site Contest hosted by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB)! All entries were evaluated by the PSAB leadership and effective local government leaders. The Borough won the award in the 7,500 and over population category. The content was evaluated based on proper coverage of Borough functions and activities of different departments in a way that is easily understood by residents. Clarity and effectiveness was also highlighted, stressing the importance of providing citizens with information that allows them to better understand local government and its function. The layout and design was also evaluated, ensuring that the website encourages residents to read and use the site as a resource. Click here to view the award! Volunteers Needed for Borough BoardsPerkasie Borough Council is seeking to fill openings on several of its volunteer boards. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALSYOUTH DELEGATE TO THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARDFor more information, please click here. Saving Energy In Your Home and BusinessMore than ever, Americans across the nation are taking a hard look at the cost of electric. With rate increases fast approaching, families and businesses are beginning to seek ways to cut usage. And as fuel costs continue to rise, it’s making headlines in the news. Click here for more information on residential energy-saving tips. Click here for more information on energy-saving tips for businesses. Upcoming Events
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