LEAF COLLECTION ENDING

 

Leaf collection will be coming to an end in Perkasie Borough.  The last day for residents to place leaves curbside for pick up will be Sunday December 15, 2019

Public Works crews will make one more round of collection after this date, weather permitting, to collect the final time.  If residents place leaves out after the final round they will cause a problem for snow removal and residents could face possible fines as per ordinance.

Residents are reminded about the yard waste drop off at the Borough Recycle Center at 311 S. 9^th st. where leaves can be dropped off after the date of December 20th.

The Borough will be scheduling a Spring time leaf collection program.  The date for that collection will be announced in March 2020.

SANTA VISITS HIS LITTLE HOUSE IN PERKASIE BOROUGH

HO HO HO! Santa and Mrs Claus are visiting Perkasie this December and they’ve set aside some time in their busy Holiday season to meet local families.

They’ll be at their little house at the corner of 7^th St. and Market St. in the center of Perkasie according to the following schedule:

 

Monday, December 9, 6-8pm
Saturday, December 14, 2-4pm
Sunday, December 15, 10-12pm
Thursday, December 19, 6-8pm
Saturday, December 21, 10-12pm

Due to the generous sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Perkasie for another year, there is no charge to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Please make sure to consider joining the Perkasie Rotary! Borough Hall will also accepting donations of non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys, hats and gloves during business hours to help those less fortunate this season.

 

Santa’s house has been at the corner of 7^th St. and Market St. in the center of Perkasie every December for many years. Children may drop letters to Santa off at the mailbox at the house even when Santa is not in residence. Every child who leaves a letter with a return address before Thursday, December 19th will receive a reply. (Letters are sponsored by the Pennridge Chamber of Commerce, thank you!)

MEETING NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

 

The Perkasie Borough Civil Service Commission will meet on December 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM at the Perkasie Police Station, 311 South 9th Street, Perkasie, PA 18944 to begin the hiring process for a new police officer.

PERKASIE BOROUGH

COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED

 

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Perkasie Borough Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2019 is cancelled.  The next meeting of Borough Council will be held on Monday,  December 16, 2019 at 7:00PM in the Perkasie Borough Municipal Building at 620 W. Chestnut Street, Perkasie.

OFFICIAL NOTICE
BOROUGH OF PERKASIE
AVAILABILITY OF
PROPOSED BUDGET 2020

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 1308 the 2020 proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours (8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday) commencing November 22, 2019 at the Perkasie Borough Hall, 620 West Chestnut Street, Perkasie, PA. The budget is also available on-line at the Borough’s website at www.perkasieborough.org.
The Borough Council will consider adopting the 2020 budget as part of its regular Borough Council meeting on December 16, 2019 at 7:00PM at the Perkasie Borough Hall.

 

Andrea L. Coaxum
Borough Manager/Secretary

Perkasie Borough Council seeks Borough residents who would be interested in volunteering to serve on various appointed Boards, Commissions and Authorities.  The following positions offer a unique opportunity to serve your community and learn more about municipal services:

 

1 resident for a five year term to the Perkasie Regional Authority

2 residents for four year terms to the Perkasie Planning Commission

1 residents for five year term to the Perkasie Zoning Hearing Board

2 residents for three years terms to the Perkasie Zoning Hearing Board as alternates

2 residents to Perkasie Industrial Development Authority Board

1 resident for a one year term to the Vacancy Board

2 residents for three year terms to the Perkasie Parks and Recreation Board

1 resident for a five year term to the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

 

 

Interested Perkasie Borough residents should apply by letter addressed to the Borough Office, 620 Chestnut Street, Perkasie or by calling Donna Benner at the Borough Office at 215-257-5065. An optional application form and description of each position is available at PerkasieBorough.org.

 

The Borough maintains a file of interested residents that is referred to from time to time as various positions become available.  While several of these positions may be filled by individuals seeking re appointments, all residents are encouraged to apply for future consideration.

Police Chief

Perkasie Borough, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is currently seeking applications for the position of Police Chief. The Borough is located in the Pennridge section of Upper Bucks County, and is financially stable. The Chief manages a department of 17 FT sworn officers and 2 civilian employees; the policing jurisdiction includes the Borough of Sellersville. The Borough has a population of 8,500 with 2.5 square miles and a police budget of approximately $3.6 million. The Chief plans, organizes, supervises all functions of the Police Department to include patrol, investigations, and administration. The person must be community-focused and have the leadership, management, and interpersonal skills to maintain and advance the department’s standing as a progressive, professional, and innovative police agency. Applicants must possess the minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, and have demonstrated, executive potential with at least fifteen years of law enforcement experience, including a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a command position. The candidate must be certified by MPOETC and possess a current Act 120 certification, or be capable of becoming certified. The salary range is $115-130,000 with an excellent benefit package; exact salary will depend on qualifications/experience. Deadline for applications is noon on November 4, 2019.

 

Applicants should send cover letter and resume, including salary history/expectations all in one attachment to woglomd@lafayette.edu.

YARD WASTE DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
This is a reminder to residents that the only allowable material for Yard Waste drop off is the following: leaves, brush trimming, bush trimmings, and flower bed clean up material. Yard waste must be either loose or in paper bags. Residents who bring yard waste in cans or plastic bags must be emptied out at the site.  No plastic bags are accepted for recycling.

Items NOT permissible: tree branches, stumps, grass clippings, lumber, trash, glass, metal, and plastic.

Residents, please review the Mailbox Guidelines set forth by the United States Postal Service. Adhering to these guidelines also helps our Public Works Department during the snow plowing process. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

 

Mailbox Guidelines

Please click HERE for a PDF of information for taxpayer help this tax season, thank you.