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Planning Commission to Meet on 11/20, 7pm
The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, November 20, at 7:00 PM.
The agenda includes discussion of:
a. APPOINTMENT OF A NOMINATING COMMITTEE
b. SIGN ORDINANCE REWRITE
c. REVIEW OF DRAFT NONCONFORMING PARKING REGULATIONS
d. LOCAL/REGIONAL PLANNING SERVICES UPDATE
e. AGENDA FOR DECEMBER:
The full agenda can be found here: https://www.harristownship.org/advisory-board/2014-planning-commission/agenda/.
All residents are invited to attend the meeting. A zoom option is available by contacting the Township Secretary by email at secretary@harristownship.org.
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2024 Operating Budget Tentatively Adopted
The Board of Supervisors tentatively adopted the 2024 budget at their November 13th meeting. The budget is available for public review. A public hearing will be held on December 11th at 7 pm, with final adoption occurring that evening.
The budget includes the renewal of the 0.5 mill Special Projects/Capital Purposes tax for three years, and a real estate tax increase of 1.1 mills. The real estate tax millage increase will help address rising costs while maintaining the same level of services.
The fire hydrant assessment will be increased from .03 to .036 mills to cover hydrant fees set by the State College Borough Water Authority. Hydrant fees are paid by properties that are located within 780 feet of a fire hydrant.
The Township proposes the following projects next year: repairs to the Boalsburg Pike culvert, completion of the Boalsburg Pike paving project, paving of Old Boalsburg Road from Boal Avenue to the turn towards the cemetery, and a retrofit of the Willowbrook stormwater basin. The Township also plans improvements to Country Place Park including the installation of pathways and refurbishing the slide, and improvements to Tussey Pond Park including the installation of pathways and a fishing pier.
The budget can be viewed at the Township office. It’s also available online at: https://www.harristownship.org/tax-finance/budget/. Residents are invited to submit comments or questions on the budget. They can be sent to the Township Manager at manager@harristownship.org
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Save The Date: Hometown Christmas, Saturday, 12/2
Hometown Christmas, which is organized by the Harris Township Lions Club and Boalsburg Village Conservancy, will be held on Saturday, December 2nd. The complete schedule of events is listed below. More information about Hometown Christmas can be found on the Boalsburg Conservancy website and the Boalsburg Happenings Facebook page.
Boalsburg Heritage Museum / 10am - 3pm
- 10:30am - puppet show with Adam Swartz
- Homemade Christmas cookie sale
- Ornament making
- Olde tyme Christmas dress up for children
- Music by Cardinal Brass Quartet & Harpist Claire Packer
- Enjoy hot chocolate in the Summer Kitchen
- Happy Valley Nomadic Spirits
- Tours of the House, the Light House, the Barn & the 1804 David Boal Tavern
Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum / 11am - 5pm
- Kristkindl Market on Museum grounds
- Horse and carriage rides
- Live music
- Saint Nicolas Meet & Greet
- Downtown Boalsburg
10am - 5pm: Shop local businesses in Boalsburg
12noon - 3pm: Meet and greet Santa on the front porch of A Basket Full
Hot cocoa and treats plus DIY sugar cookie decorating with Nuttree Bakery
4pm: Carolers throughout downtown area
5pm: Music by the Bellefonte Community Band on the Diamond
Hot cocoa, popcorn, coffee and other specialties around the Diamond
6pm: Santa arrives by fire truck; lighting of the Village Christmas tree
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Reminder: ATVs Prohibited on Township Streets
The Township has received numerous reports of individuals operating ATVs (side-by-sides, four wheelers, unregistered dirt bikes, etc.) on Township roadways. As a reminder, the use of ATVs is prohibited on all Township roadways. Golf carts are also prohibited.
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Township Office Closed November 23rd and 24th
The Township Office will be closed on November 23rd and 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish all our residents a Happy Thanksgiving.
The Township will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 27th.
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