CHRISTIANA BOROUGH NEWS *SPRING 2020

Riot House “FREEDOM BEGAN HERE”

Phone: 610.593.5199 www.christianaboro.com email: christianaboro@comcast.net

Phone: 610.593.5199: Police Department: (Option 1) Questions for water, sewer and trash (Option 2) Borough Manager Carol Pringle (Option 3). Mayor Mark Carner: 610.593.1195. If you see suspicious activity or you are a victim of a crime immediately report it to the Christiana Police Department.

Christiana Ladies Day, Wednesday, May 6th, 1:00 pm, Christiana Lion’s Club Pavilion

Helping hands are needed to plant flowers in the hanging baskets that you see displayed around town every summer. All you will need to bring will be your gardening gloves. The borough will have everything else. Let’s continue to make our town look charming for the summer by coming out and planting a pot or two!

EFFECTIVE JULY, 1, 2020 PNC BANK will no longer be accepting payment of our Sewer/Water/Trash Bills

You can mail your payments to the borough office: Borough of Christiana, P.O. Box 135, Christiana PA 17509 OR put your payment in the drop box located to the right of the borough office entry doors. With this change, we will not be able to accept payments inside due to the high volume. As usual, if you feel there is an error or you have a question concerning your bill please call Carlee at 610.593.5199; option 2.

Hello, Neighbor!

Dog owners as you know it is illegal to let your dog(s) be off leash. We are again seeing dog poop being left

on sidewalks and in the yards of residents. When walking your dog(s) walk with a plastic bag so you can

pick up after them. Monitor and control excessive barking to avoid your dog(s) from becoming a

disturbance to others. Also,

Keep curbs and sidewalks free of weeds.

Keep grass less than six inches in height.

Keep grass clippings out of the street.

Keep bushes and trees trimmed

Front porches and sidewalks clear of clutter.

Pick up trash that blows in the streets

We are sad to announce that Jane Thayer, who was Christiana’s oldest resident has died. Jane was born on May 7, 1917. As many of you know, Jane had a very colorful life as an artist. She earned her Fine Arts Degree from the University of Syracuse. Those who knew Jane will agree that she was a lady before her time.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Anthony Campbell: 610.931.3040 Please contact Anthony prior to starting a project to verify if a permit is required for the project(s) you want to do.

2020 CENSUS-YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS You may wonder why the Census matters: It’s simple. It’s the law. It’s about having our voices represented in Congress. And it’s about receiving our fair share of federal spending. Your participation has benefits for our community and all Pennsylvanians. Being counted in the census in 2020 will be easier than ever before. For the first time in history, Pennsylvanians will be able to respond online. Residents will also be able to answer the census by mail or by phone. Census answers can’t be used against an individual. Data security will be managed by security experts operating at the highest levels. This

excerpt has been copied from www.pa.gov/census. For more information go to the website.

SPRING CLEAN-UP TIME--SPRUCE UP FLOWER BEDS AND PLANT SOME FLOWERS

: I would like to extend my sincere

CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 As we all know by now the Coronavirus-Covid-19 is in Pennsylvania. We are reminding everyone to wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (sing the happy birthday song twice). Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Cover coughs or sneezes with your elbow. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS!

Symptoms of COVID-19: Mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of Fever/Cough/Shortness of breath TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. Go to www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx for up-to-date information concerning COVID-19 and the counties impacted. Need to escape from the stress of COVID-19 while stuck Indoors go to: www.explore.org or www.hdontap.com to view animal cams.

Trash/Recycle Collection-April-July 2020

Collection Day: Monday Have all refuse and recyclables placed curbside before 5:00 am on collection days.

Rescheduled holiday collection dates: Memorial Day: Tues, May 26 (replaces Mon, May 25)

*Yard Waste Collection Dates: Apr 6th LEAVES ONLY! Apr 13 & 27; May 11 & 26 June 15 &29 July 6 & 20 White Goods (Large Appliances) and Tire Collection:

Saturday, April 25th *Recycle Bags for yard waste and leaf collection can be picked up free of charge at the Christiana Borough Hall during normal business hours.

Please mark your calendars accordingly and have all refuse and recyclables at curbside before 5:00 AM on collections days only.

Borough Manager Update Christiana Borough Council and the Christiana Borough Authority would like to extend their thanks to Congressman Lloyd Smucker and Representative John Lawrence for their efforts in helping to obtain a loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for a Sewer Collection System sliplining project. Also, Christiana Borough and the Christiana Borough Police Department would like to extend a Thank You to Senator Scott Martin for his efforts in helping the police department obtain a DCED grant which will be used towards a purchase of a new vehicle. Christiana Borough welcomes new employee Joseph “Joe” Prekup as its part-time Public Works employee who will be working with Chuck and Austin. Joe has been instrumental with the up-grading of our infrastructure and roads. When you’re out and about say hello to Joe and welcome him to Christiana. Infrastructure Update:

Emergency work was done on the sewer line in March due to a possible sinkhole issue on Newport Ave.

Sliplining work on various sewer pipes will begin this spring. Sliplining is generally a cost-effective rehabilitative method to replace water and sewer mains by inserting a new pipe by pulling and pushing it into the existing pipe to repair leaks or restore structural stability to the old pipes.

I would also like to remind you with warmer weather approaching children will be outside playing and riding their bikes please be mindful of the posted speed limits for their safety as well as yours.

And as always, I love to hear when visitors say how charming and quaint our town is when they stop into the office. Thank you for helping us maintain that charm by keeping your properties well- groomed and in good repair.

Carol Pringle