Welcome to the Borough of

Fountain Hill

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Click here for information regarding a Borough Council special meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

We ask that all residents of Fountain Hill planting trees on your property notify
the Borough Office at (610) 867-0301. The MS4 (Municipal Separate Sewer Storm System) requirement for the Borough has established a required allocation of trees planted. Your cooperation will assist the Borough in meeting these requirements.

United States Census 2020
Click here for information regarding the 2020 census process and what to expect. You will be begin receiving invitations to respond online, by phone or by mail in March 2020. The attached brochure, click here, explains the expected timeline to complete the project.

Starting the week of July 8, 2019, GWS will be working on the UGI project of 500-700 block of S Bergen Street, Fountain Hill. This project is to replace the existing gas main and services on Moravia and S Bergen Street. The crew will sart on Moravia from S Lynn to S Hoffert then work down S Bergen to Broadway. This project has an anticipated completion date of September 27, 2019. Additional notices shall be posted as work progresses.

The Borough of Fountain Hill now has an electronic municipal code listing which is easily accessible to obtain information related to all code enforcement ordinaces. The information can be at your fingertips by clicking on the site. See top of page under Heading Ordinance Listing and follow the website.

The Military Monument Brick Paver Order form can be found by clicking here.

Anyone seeing Spotted Lanternflies are asked to report them on The Pennylvania State University website (search for Spotted Lantern Fly section- extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly) or call 1-888-422-3359. They will ask a few questions in helping to report, identify and manage them.

Police Alerts Receive alerts (emergency information, traffic issues, snow emergencies, missing persons, etc.) from the Police Department. Sign up today.

Opportunities/Volunteer The Borough of Fountain Hill is accepting applications for the full-time position of Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer. The position is responsible for the enforcement of State and Local Codes, issuance of licenses and permits, physical inspections of properties, issuance of citations, attendance at court hearings, and any other code enforcement related activity. The successful candidate should have knowledge of the UCC, MPC, Property Maintenance, a working knowledge of computers, and the ability to work with the public in a pleasant and professional manner. Complete job description and details can be obtained at http://www.fountainhill.org or at Fountain Hill Borough Hall, 941 Long St. Fountain Hill. Pay is negotiable based on qualifications. Resumes must be mailed to Attn: Anthony Branco, Borough Mgr. at the address listed above. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

Notices

A representative from Jeanne McNeill's office will resume using the Fountain Hill Borough offices as a satellite office. A representative will assist our residents beginning Friday, Septermber 6, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. and each Friday thereafter. .

Licensing your dog is part of being a responsible pet owner. You can obtain a license at the Lehigh County Humane Society. See the reasons to protect your pet.

Committee Meetings- all meetings are as needed
Police - First Monday starting at 5:45 p.m.
Finance, Public Works, Personnel, House & Ordinance - First Wednesday of each month starting at 11:00 a.m.
Fire, Health & Sanitation, Recreation- Third Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

September 18, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Fountain Hill

October 07, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Fountain Hill