Welcome to the Borough of

Fountain Hill

Welcome to our new site!
We are excited to offer our Borough residents access to our newly developed site! You can now use our site to access a variety of information about the Borough through our easy-to-use page menu options. Please enjoy your time on our site and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us using the "Contact Us" button at the top of this page.

FOUNTAIN HILL RESIDENTS:
Please be advised that beginning on September 14th & 15th, the Borough's recycling days will be changed. If your recycling day is currently Monday, it will be changed to Thursday. If your recycling day is currently Tuesday, it will be changed to Friday. Click here for additional information from Republic Services.

Notice to all Fountain Hill Residents: Residents are prohibited from placing old televisions and computer monitors at the curb for trash collection. Please do not place these items at the curb for normal trash collection as the trash contractor will NOT collect them. If you place these items at the curb, you as the property owner, will be responsible for removal of the items. If the items remain on the street you could face penalties such as fines and costs. Contact any electronic recycler to dispose of, or recycle your old electronic devices.

Recent Grants

The Borough was awarded $5,311.00 by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection through their ACT 101 Recycling Program. This grant reflects the 731.6 tons of residential and commercial materials recycled by our residents in 2014.
The Borough was awarded $201,231.00 through the County of Lehigh's Community Development Block Grant funding. These funds will be used for the reconstruction of Jeter Ave.
The Borough was awarded $100,000.00 from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the rejuvenation of Lechauweki Springs Park.

Public Works Garage Renovation
Click here to see our official ground breaking ceremony on WFMZ!

For public review and inspection of the Borough's Pollution Reduction Plan: Pollution Reduction Plan

Notices

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE - THIS SATURDAY 9/23!
PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRED. Please bring a photo ID along with your electronics. Limit 3 televisions per household. A fee of $10 per television or computer monitor is required at the time of drop-off. The following items are acceptable for drop-off:

Television (in-tact, not broken) - $10
Computer monitors - $10
Networking Equipment
Audio Equipment
Telecommunications Equipment
Computer peripherals (mice/keyboards)
Small household appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, etc.)
Gaming Systems
Exercise Equipment (metal)
Cables & cords
Metal items
VCRs & DVD players
UPS Battery Backups
Laptops & Desktops

The following items will NOT be accepted:

Air conditioners
Dehumidifiers
Dorm size refrigerators
Any electronic that contains freon!

FOUNTAIN HILL RESIDENTS:
Please be advised that beginning on September 14th & 15th, the Borough's recycling days will be changed. If your recycling day is currently Monday, it will be changed to Thursday. If your recycling day is currently Tuesday, it will be changed to Friday. Click here for additional information from Republic Services.

LOVING LECHAUWEKI FUND DRIVE
This is your chance to support the revitalization of Lechauweki Springs Park. For more information on the park, check into the "Loving Lechauweki" Facebook account! Donations are being accepted at Fountain Hill Borough Hall, 941 Long Street, Fountain Hill, PA 18015. Checks can be made payable to "Borough of Fountain Hill" with notation that the amount listed should be deposited in the Loving Lechauweki Fund.

Discover the History of Fountain Hill – a new book by author Karol Strelecki

Upcoming Events

September 20, 2017 @ 7pm Borough Council Meeting Borough Hall, 941 Long Street, Fountain Hill, PA

September 23, 2017 @ 9am - 12pm Electronic Recycling Drop-Off Dodson Street Ballfield

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Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Borough is seeking volunteers for Clean-Up Fountain Hill. Interested parties should contact the Borough office at 610-867-0301.

The Borough is currently accepting letters of interest for persons wanting to serve on the Zoning Hearing Board.

The Borough is currently accepting letters of interest for persons wanting to serve on the Planning Comission.

Lehigh County Housing Rehabilitation Program