SEPTEMBER 2007

East Bangor Borough launches it’s web site:

www.eastbangorborough.org

Through a community effort = a better East Bangor

East Bangor 1st Annual Block Party

Friday, September 7th, 5-10 pm &

Saturday, September 8th, 4-10 pm

East Bangor Fire House

Food & Drinks, Games, Live Band,

Jacktown Ice Cream, Family Fun & More…

Rain or Shine...

Banners: Banners are available by contacting Rich Kern at 610-588-0745 or Bonnie Due 610-588-4656.

Permits:

Moving permits are required of anyone moving into, out of, or within the Borough. Cost of the permit is $5.00 and may be obtained at the Police Department.

Yard Sale permits are also required. There is no fee for this permit, but you are limited to two yard sales per year Monday through Friday, no Sunday’s allowed. Moving and Yard Sale permits may be obtained through the Borough Secretary.

Building/Zoning permits are required, contact the zoning office or the Borough Secretary for application.

Contractor’s Permits: To do work in the Borough a contractor’s permit is necessary. This may be obtained through the police department.

Garbage: Garbage is to be put out after 6 PM on Sunday evening, not before. 8 Pails and household furniture etc... are accepted. No building supplies or tires are accepted.

Junk Cars: No junk cars are permitted in the borough. Cars must be current with registration and inspection.

Snow Removal: Snow is to be removed within 24 hours after the snow fall. Please keep sidewalks and all pedestrian walkways free from snow/ice to prevent injuries and lawsuits.

Weeds: Maintenance of the weeds and grass along the curbs and sidewalk cracks is the property owner’s responsibility. Please keep sidewalks and all pedestrian walkways free from obstacles.

Sump Pumps and down spouts may not be discharged into the sewer lines.

East Bangor Fire Department News

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Our volunteer fire department is in need of volunteers. Contact 610-588-5775, 610-588-5962 or attend one of the Monday weekly meetings, 7 pm at the firehouse.

No Burning is allowed unless you notify the fire department. A $25.00 permit is required.

Bingo every Friday night at the EB Fire Hall, 7 PM.

Town wide yard sales annually in June. Please watch town sign board and newspapers for details.

Rentals:

To rent East Bangor Park Pavilions contact Nola Goucher at 610-588-5914.

To rent the East Bangor Fire Hall contact Mike Pysher at 610-588-4150.

East Bangor Fire co., 2nd Annual Chase Away Autism Motorcycle Run

Benefits Autism Awareness & Chase Hudnall

Saturday, September 22, 2007 at East Bangor Park

Registration 8—10 am, group bike run 10 am, Food at 2 pm. Deadline: August 20th for pre registration. Pre registration $20 per rider, includes, t shirt, door prize & food. Only pre registered riders will receive t shirt. Non rider: $15 per person includes food & door prize. This is for the public who do not wish to ride but would like to enjoy the festivities.

Send check or money order payable to East Bangor Fire Co. along with name, address, phone number, email address and t shirt size to :Attn: Autism Bike Run, 30 E. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA 18013. (registration day of $25)

Slate Belt Regional

Community Emergency Response Team

Attention Slate Belt citizens: The Slate Belt Council of Governments (COG) is organizing a regional CERT team to help serve the area in the event of a major emergency or disaster. CERT, a government sanctioned program, trains able citizens in basic emergency response skills such as light search and rescue, fire suppression, basic first-aid, traffic control, and other basic emergency skills. Once trained, each CERT member is provided with basic emergency equipment and may be called upon to assist existing emergency personnel in the event of a large emergency or disaster. In the past, CERT teams in other parts of the country have aided emergency personnel in floods, hurricanes, wildfires, terrorist attacks, building collapses, traffic accidents, missing person cases, and other emergencies. By becoming a certified CERT member, you give emergency services in your area a vital extra option to call upon in extraordinary circumstances. In addition, you will become better prepared to aid your loved ones, neighbors, or fellow workers and citizens in the event of an emergency where professional emergency assistance is not immediately available.

Slate Belt Council of Governments, P. O. Box 5, 856 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072

E-Mail: slatebeltcog@entermail.net

Dear Homeowner and/or renter,

It is important to make sure that your family and your home are as safe as they can be. There are several opportunities in the Slate Belt that you may be unaware of that can help you achieve a safer home and can help you prepare for emergency situations. The purpose of this letter is to inform you about the different options available to you.

We are proposing a new program that we hope the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will fund. This program proposes to provide financial assistance to homeowners to help improve the safety problems in their homes. When our application is approved, homeowners in targeted areas may apply for assistance, whether you are a first time homeowner or have owned your home for years. For more information, please contact the Slate Belt Council of Governments at (phone or fax) (610) 863-1726 or email slatebeltcog@entermail.net or go to our internet web site at www.slatebeltcog.org.

We are also attempting to schedule a home improvement training workshop for a low cost for families in the area. This workshop would be run by a certified building inspector and would include instruction in basic household improvements, such as fixing the wiring in a light fixture and issues with on-lot sewage disposal systems. If you are interested in attending such a workshop, please contact the Slate Belt Council of Governments at (phone or fax) (610) 863-1726 or email slatebeltcog@entermail.net.

The Slate Belt Council of Governments has organized a regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help serve the area in the event of a major emergency or disaster. CERT trains citizens in basic emergency response skills related to search and rescue, fire suppression, first aid, traffic control, and other basic emergency skills. Once trained, CERT members are provided with basic emergency equipment and may, in some cases, be called upon to assist emergency personnel in the event of a large emergency. By becoming certified by CERT, you give emergency services an important option to call upon in extraordinary circumstances. Additionally, you will be better prepared to aid loved ones and neighbors in the event of an emergency when professional emergency assistance is not immediately available. If you feel unprepared to deal with a fire in your home, a medical emergency, or another crisis situation, CERT can be a valuable resource for you.

We are arranging to set up a CERT training session on a Monday evening in East Bangor Borough. If you are interested in becoming certified or just want more information, call the Slate Belt Council of Governments at (phone or fax) (610) 863-1726 or email slatebeltcog@entermail.net.