Summer Newsletter

Highspire Herald
A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF HIGHSPIRE BOROUGH
640 Eshelman Street, Highspire, PA 17034
Phone 717-939-3303 - www.highspire.org
Inside this issue:
Highspire Historical Society News
2
Schedule of Highspire Fire
Department Upcoming Events
3
Ice Cream Social
3
2016 National Night Out
3
Important Information About Your
Trash & Recycling Collection
4
Compost Facility
4
Pavilion Rentals
4
Borough Speed Limits
4
Borough Crosswalks
4
Swimming Pool Regulations
4
Codes/Zoning Information
5
Trees, Grass, Weeds & Bushes
5
3 Big Reasons Why You Should
Not Wash Your Car at Home
5
Upcoming Dates & Events
6
Summer 2016
HOW SHOULD YOU MANAGE YOUR
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)?
The best method of managing your HHW is to prevent its generation in the first place. This
involves selecting the least toxic item ‘to do the job’, and buying only the minimum
amounts necessary. Buying in large quantities is not a bargain if half of it has to be
discarded. If your materials are still useable, check with friends, neighbors, churches or
other non-profit groups to see if they might be able to use them.
If you are unable to donate your items, consider using Dauphin County’s curbside HHW
Program that is available to each household for FREE, one time per year.
The program is simple!
STEP 1 - Call 1-800-449-7587 to schedule your curbside collection.
STEP 2 - In 1 to 2 weeks you will receive an HHW kit in the mail. The kit is used for the
collection of your HHW.
STEP 3 - Sit your HHW kit at your curb on the scheduled collection date.
If you are unable to participate in Dauphin County’s HHW Program or you have no other
option but to discard the materials, you may legally dispose of them in your regular
household trash pick-up; provided that . . .
1. You have looked at the label for any disposal directions and have complied with
them.
Fall 2016 ISSUE
2. Liquids that are water based have either been allowed to evaporate or non-water
DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES
based liquids have been absorbed with a material such as vermiculite, cat litter, or
IS AUGUST 1ST
sawdust so that there are no freestanding liquids.
Submit articles to the Borough
office at 640 Eshelman Street, 3. The remaining residue has been carefully packaged to prevent leakage while the
material is being transported to the disposal facility.
Highspire or email them to
[email protected], and they 4. The material is placed out for disposal in small quantities, over several collection
may be published in the next
periods.
newsletter.
You can find more information on Solid Waste Management & Recycling by calling
717-982-6772, or online at http://www.dauphincounty.org/government/Waste-Management-and-Recycling
Find Out How State Representative
Patty Kim Can Help You!
Contact Her Office At: 8 South Front Street
Steelton, PA 17113
717-986-1673 (Phone)
717-986-1677 (Fax)
www.pahouse.com/Kim (Website)
[email protected] (Email)
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HIGHSPIRE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
The Highspire Historical Society meets on
the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
at the Wilson House, 273 Second Street,
with the exception of cold weather months,
when the meetings are held at St. Peters
Lutheran Church on Broad Street. Should
you have any questions, please call
717-566-6828.
2016 Flea Market Dates
For all flea markets, the Historical Society
is in need of slightly used house wares,
linens, toys, tablecloths, books, clothes &
jewelry. Donations of baked goods are also
needed. Individual stands are $5.00 per
space (bring your own table or blanket),
and are held at 273 Second St., Rear
at Lusk Ave. from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.
Please call 717-566-6828 if you have any
questions. All money raised is used for the
maintenance of the Wilson House (outside
& inside painting, yard upkeep, etc.).
Saturday, July 23
(Rain Date July 30)
This will be our
“Christmas in July”
flea market
“Work Day” at the Wilson
House will be on Saturday,
July 9th from 9:00 a.m. to
Noon. Come wearing old
clothes, and help rake, pull
weeds, etc. to spruce up
the Wilson House. We
need your help!
Saturday, June 4th, 2016 - OPEN HOUSE at
the Wilson House from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
John Beck will speak on John F. Kennedy
beginning at 3:00 pm. Display cases will be
on view for guests, and light refreshments
will be served. Please park at the rear
entrance at Lusk Avenue.
Sunday, June 26th, 3:00 pm
(weather permitting) Walking Tour given by Don
Ruth. The tour will begin at
the Wilson House; be sure to
wear comfortable shoes.
Book Sale
Saturday
August 27, 2016
8:00 am to Noon
at the
Highspire Historical Society
There will also be hot dogs @ the
BBQ and chicken corn soup for sale
Memberships
Historical Society annual dues
are now $10.00 per person,
per year. No lifetime
memberships. All checks can
be made payable and mailed
to:
Highspire Historical Society
c/o Mrs. J. Shank
81 Chestnut Street
Highspire, PA 17034
The Highspire Historical Society is getting ready to undertake a
major project. We are in the process of hiring a painting company to
paint The Wilson House; this is going to be an expensive project to
undertake. The cost of painting the entire exterior of the building will
cost approximately $7,000.00. This project will deplete the funds that
are currently in the Treasury, and the only income for this year to
restore our funds will be from our three flea markets, and a book
sale. If you would be interested in donating any amount of money to
the Historical Society we would greatly appreciate it. All checks can
be made payable and mailed to:
The Highspire Historical Society
c/o Steve Whittle
1681 Landvater Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036
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BOROUGH NEWS
SCHEDULE OF
HIGHSPIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stuffed Chicken
Breast Dinner
June 12th
11:00 am till
Sold Out
Chicken BBQ
June 25th
11:00 am till
Sold Out
Gun Raffle
June 25th
Raffle drawings
will begin at
2 p.m., and you
do not need to be
present to win.
Call 717-939-5111 (Firehouse) or
717-939-3214 (Shaffners Gun Shop)
for more information or to
purchase tickets.
HERE’S THE SCOOP . . .
What better way to kick off
your summer then with an
ICE CREAM SOCIAL !!!
Stop by Highspire Memorial
Park on June 5th, 2016
from 5 to ?
There will be games and entertainment
for your enjoyment, and food &
ice cream sundaes will also be
available for purchase.
Chicken BBQ
July 30th
11:00 am till
Sold Out
Chicken BBQ
August 27th
11:00 am till
Sold Out
For more information on any of
these events, you can call -
Highspire Community Watch
Jenna Condran - (717)736-6509
or email:
[email protected]
at Memorial Park on Lumber Street
Starting at 6:00 p.m.
7th Annual National Night Out
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BOROUGH NEWS
HIGHSPIRE BOROUGH RESIDENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR
TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION
The Highspire Borough has renewed its Trash and Recycling
Collection contract with Republic Services, which will be
effective as of June 1, 2016.

The new contract includes the delivery and use of a new
recycling bin (see photo below)
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The new recycling bin will be delivered directly to your
home on a future date to be determined by Republic
Services.
Please call Republic Services if you have any questions
concerning your trash services or to schedule a bulky item
pick-up at 1-800-210-9675.
The bins are lifted by
a mechanical device and
emptied into the collection
truck. Proper placement of the
bin is important for the worker
and public safety. They should
be placed on or behind the
curb line and with the metal
rod facing the street.
COMPOST FACILITY
Located on Aviation Way
beside the Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Monday - Friday
7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 am to noon
BOROUGH SPEED LIMITS
The Highspire Police Department reminds all
motorists that the speed limit on Second
Street is 35 mph. ALL OTHER STREETS are
25mph with the exception of Eisenhower Blvd.
which is 45 mph. The Police will be actively
enforcing these speed limits.
As a borough resident you can help by making
a conscious effort to obey all posted speed
limits and road conditions while operating a
motor vehicle. Together we can succeed in
improving safety and the quality of life for all in
our community.
BOROUGH CROSSWALKS
ALL MOTORISTS should be aware
pedestrian and crosswalk regulations.

Any driver of a vehicle shall yield the right
away to any pedestrian crossing the
roadway within any marked crosswalk or
within any unmarked crosswalk at an
intersection.

No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb
or other place of safety and walk or run
into the path of a vehicle which is so close
as to constitute a hazard.

Whenever any vehicle is stopped at any
crosswalk at an intersection or at any
marked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian
to cross the roadway, the driver of any
other vehicle approaching from the rear
shall not overtake and pass the stopped
vehicle.
PAVILION RENTALS
The pavilions at Highspire’s
Memorial and Reservoir Parks are
available for residents and
non-residents to reserve
throughout the year. The use is
free for Borough residents.
However, a $35.00 charge for
non-residents will be collected.
Please call the Borough office at
717-939-3303 to make a
reservation.
If the gate is locked during
these hours, please call the
operator on duty at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant at
717-939-6204.
of
School will soon be over for the summer. While
driving please remember to watch out for
children running into the streets. As a reminder
to parents, the street is not a safe place for
children to play. The Borough provides several
recreation facilities for this purpose.
All swimming pools over 24” deep are regulated by the State Uniform Construction Code. These regulations pertain to any pool,
portable, storable, inflatable, or permanent.
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Placement of any pool that can hold 24” or more of water must have a permit before being installed.
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Any above ground pool 24” to 47” high must have a UCC standard fence of at least 48” high around
the pool.
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Any in ground pool 24” or more must have a UCC standard fence of at least 48” high around the pool.
Any above ground pool 48” high with rigid sides does not need a fence; however, all steps or ladders
must be capable of being secured, locked, or removed.
All inflatable pools are regulated the same as all other pools by the UCC.
Please contact the Borough Office prior to the purchase of any pool to make sure you are incompliance with these regulations.
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CODES/ZONING
CODES/ZONING
INFORMATION
Building and Zoning Permits are
required for numerous things including
new roofs, electrical service upgrades,
decks, additions, fences, storage
sheds, garages, swimming pools, and a
multitude of other things. New floor
coverings, painting, and minor repairs
do not require permits. Please call the
Borough Office at 717-939-3303 if you
need any additional information.
TREES, GRASS, WEEDS &
BUSHES
The Code Enforcement Office would
like to remind all property owners that
trees located in the borough right of
way or along borough streets must
comply with the Borough’s Minimum
Tree Clearance Ordinance. This
ordinance requires that all trees in
these areas be kept trimmed to a
height of 14 feet above street level
and 8 feet above all sidewalks. The
responsibility for such trimming lies
with the property owner.
Property owners are also responsible
for maintaining the clear sight
triangle, which is an area of
unobstructed vision at street
intersections. Within the clear sight
triangle nothing is to be erected,
placed, planted, or allowed to grow in
such a manner as to limit or obstruct
the sight distance of motorists
entering or leaving the intersection.
Grass mowing season is here!! The
Borough’s grass ordinance requires all
weeds and grasses to be kept under 8
inches. This includes all grass and
weeds located between the curb and
sidewalks. Please be sure to keep on
top of these nuisance issues so the
Borough does not need to intervene.
Do not blow grass clippings into the
street or sewer drains. Also, rubbish is
not permitted to accumulate on or
around properties. Rubbish includes,
but is not limited to, paper, rags,
cartons, wood, metals, plastics and
other items.
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PUBLIC WORKS - MS4
3 Big Reasons Why You Should Not
Wash Your Car at Home
If you think it’s “greener” to wash your car at home,
here are three big reasons to think again.
1) Use more water. Most people who wash their
cars at home do it with a rag in one hand and a hose running in the other. Depending on the flow of water coming out of the hose, you could end up using close to a
hundred gallons of water to wash one car. Most automatic car washes use between
40 and 60 gallons of water per car, which still gets the job done because the water
is sprayed using high-intensity nozzles that require less liquid to wash off the same
amount of grime. At self-serve car washes – where customers use a coin-operated
device like a spray gun to wash off their cars – water use per car may drop to as
little as 12-18 gallons per vehicle.
2) Waste more water. If you wash your car on the driveway, on the street, or in a
parking lot, the water you use will simply run off into the nearest sewer. A big
advantage of a car wash is that it usually captures waste water, then either recycles
it on the spot to re-use in the initial rinse-off cycle of the automatic wash, or sends it
to a waste water treatment plant.
3) Pollute more water. Water that’s been used to wash a car can contain a wide
array of pollutants. On top of all the dirt and grime on the car itself, there may also
be automobile fluids, like oil, antifreeze and transmission fluid. Plus, conventional
car wash detergents usually contain chemical compounds like hydrochloric acid,
naphthalene, methylene chloride, sulfuric acid and phosphates. When all these
chemicals run off into sewers, they ultimately end up in our waterways. They can
pollute drinking water and cause problems for fish, frogs, turtles, birds and other
wildlife. Many states require commercial car washes to meet specific requirements
for using water wisely. Get to know the car wash in your community and ask what
steps they are taking to conserve and recycle water and to use non-toxic cleansers
and detergents. Look for a car wash that adheres to the water-saving guidelines
suggested by The International Car Wash Association. To be a certified WaterSaver
company, the car wash must agree to limit automatic car washes to 40 gallons of
potable/fresh water per car, and all water discharged must be routed to water
treatment centers or a septic system. Plus, the car wash must meet all local
pollution control criteria.
If you do decide to wash your car at home, be water-smart and limit pollution,
too. Here’s how:
1) Don’t keep the hose running. Instead, fill a bucket with soap and water and use a
sponge to wash one section of the car at a time. Rinse using a high-intensity
nozzle that you can easily turn on and off. Pour dirty water down your utility sink
drain or even the toilet, so it will eventually end up at a water treatment facility.
2) Park the car on gravel or a lawn, rather than on a driveway. You can minimize
run-off by washing the car on a surface that can absorb the water.
3) Use non-toxic cleansers that will cut grime and grease without polluting the
water. The biodegradable, fragrance-free, phosphate-free liquid soap you use to
wash your dishes will do the job just as well on your car.
4) Add a little “elbow” grease. Use reusable sponges with a soft scrubber surface on
one side to get rid of persistent dirt without scratching the paint.
5) Wipe up the interior with fragrance-free and plant-based cleansers. Most car
washes – even the ones that use water wisely – still spray industrial-grade
cleansers on the inside of the car. Instead, opt for plant-based sprays that won’t
give you a headache or otherwise make you ill. Leave the windows open for a few
minutes after cleaning to air out the car.
Article by Diane MacEachern—www.care2.com/greenliving
Upcoming Dates & Events
June 1, 2016
Sewer Payments Mailed
June 6, 2016
School Board Planning Mtg
6:30 pm
June 7, 2016
Planning Commission Mtg
7:00 pm
June 7, 2016
Last Day of School &
Steelton-Highspire High School
Graduation 6:30 pm
June 9, 2016
Civil Service Commission Mtg
6:00 pm
June 14, 2016
Council Workshop Mtg
7:00 pm
June 16, 2016
School Board Legislative Mtg
6:30 pm
June 16, 2016
Highspire Borough Authority Mtg
7:00 pm
July 19, 2016
Council Mtg
7:00 pm
August 9, 2016
Council Workshop Mtg
7:00 pm
June 21, 2016
Council Mtg
7:00 pm
July 21, 2016
Highspire Borough Authority Mtg
7:00 pm
August 16, 2016
Council Mtg
7:00 pm
June 27, 2016
Highspire Historical Society Mtg
Wilson House - 7:00 pm
July 25, 2016
Highspire Historical Society Mtg
Wilson House - 7:00 pm
August 18, 2016
School Board Legislative Mtg
6:30 pm
June 27, 2016
Neighborhood Watch Mtg
Borough Bldg - 7:00 pm
July 25, 2016
Neighborhood Watch Mtg
Borough Bldg - 7:00 pm
August 18, 2016
Highspire Borough Authority Mtg
7:00 pm
July 4, 2016
Borough Office Closed
August 2, 2016
Planning Commission Mtg
7:00 pm
August 22, 2016
Highspire Historical Society Mtg
Wilson House - 7:00 pm
August 8, 2016
School Board Planning & Athletic
Association Mtg
6:30 pm
August 29, 2016
Neighborhood Watch Mtg
Borough Bldg - 7:00 pm
July 5, 2016
Planning Commission Mtg
7:00 pm
July 12, 2016
Council Workshop Mtg
7:00 pm
Borough Telephone Numbers
Borough Office ………………………….
Borough Fax …………………………….
Sewer Billing & Collections ……………
Code Enforcement ……………………..
Waste Water Treatment Plant ………...
Highway Department …………………..
Police Department Non-Emergency ….
Police Emergency ……………………...
Highspire Constable - Ian Castaneira ..
Highspire Tax Collector ………………..
Other Important Telephone Numbers
939-3303
939-3371
939-3303
939-3303
939-6204
986-1034
558-6900
911
773-9570
939-4369
Citizen’s Fire Company …………………….
Citizen’s Fire Company Rental Hall ………
Comcast Cable ……………………………..
District Justice Kenneth Lenker …………...
Highspire Post Office ……………………….
Republic Services - Trash …………………
PPL Electric …………………………………
Steelton Highspire School District ………..
United Water ………………………………..
Verizon ………………………………………
939-5111
939-6582
1-800-266-2278
939-6996
939-4902
1-800-210-9675
1-800-342-5775
704-3800
564-3662
1-800-837-4966
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