It is the intent of the Union County Commissioners to apply for Community Development Block Grant – CARES (CDBG-CV) Competitive funds through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) on behalf of Lewisburg Borough, for Hufnagle Park Outdoor Social Gathering Event Venue project. The funding request is $2,685,000.

A Public Hearing will be held on June 29, 2022, at 2:00 PM. This hearing will be held as a virtual video web and teleconference. The public is invited to observe and participate in the hearing as follows: to access via web video, type the link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/2921327702. To access via telephone dial + 1(646)3573664 and enter Meeting ID: 292 132 7702. The hearing will be recorded.

 These hearings are accessible to individuals with disabilities and persons with Limited English Proficiency. If you wish to attend and have a disability or Limited English Proficiency and require special accommodations, please notify the CDBG Administrator, Angie Kemberling at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing at 570-524-4491 or 1-800-332-6701, TTY: 1-800-654-5984, TDD: 1-800-654-5988 or akemberling@seda-cog.org to make such arrangements.

The purpose of the hearing is to allow citizens an opportunity to become educated on the project, as well as provide a forum for citizen feedback and discussion. Public testimonials and support are critical for this project to be considered for CDBG Competitive grant funding.

The public hearing will be facilitated by staff from the SEDA-Council of Governments. Items of discussion include:

• Project Description
• CDBG Competitive Program Requirements
• CDBG Competitive Application Schedule
• Anticipated Budget and Construction Schedule
• Special Condition of the CDBG Competitive Grant

To learn more about the Hufnagle Park Outdoor Social Gathering Event Venue project, and the CDBG-CV program, you are encouraged to attend this public hearing.

 No displacement is anticipated, and every effort will be made to avoid or minimize displacement and relocation. Should displacement be required, the applicant is responsible for replacing all low- and moderate-income housing units that are demolished or converted.  At this hearing, Union County will disclose the types and levels of assistance that it would make available if persons were to be displaced by CDBG-funded activities.

Union County does not discriminate in access to, participation in, or treatment or employment in its federally funded programs or services. In the event the public believes that discrimination, denied accessibility, or denied equal opportunity has occurred, Union County’s Section 504 officer, Sue Green, may be reached at (570) 524-8634 or sgreene@unionco.org.

Technical assistance will be provided upon request to any groups or persons, especially LMI persons or their representatives, when developing proposals intending to use CDBG funds. The Union County Commissioners will strive to make all programs and activities accessible to the learning, mobility, vision, hearing, and language-impaired persons. If you have a disability or limited English proficiency and require an auxiliary aid or accommodations, please contact Angie Kemberling at SEDA-COG, 1-800-332-6701, 1-800-654-5984 TTY, 1-800-654-5988 TDD to discuss your needs. Translators will be available upon request.

Any complaints should be written and submitted to Angie Kemberling at SEDA-COG, 570-524-4491 or 1-800-332-6701, TTY: 1-800-654-5984, TDD: 1-800-654-5988 or akemberling@seda-cog.org. Written responses will be addressed within 15 working days when practicable.

Übersetzer sind für die öffentliche Sitzung auf Anfrage erhältlich.

Traductores estarán disponibles en las reunions públicas por petición.

The Borough’s Public Works crew will be sealing the rear deck and ramp used for public access to the Borough Office. Borough staff will still be available on Friday afternoon to assist you via phone. Feel free to call us at 570-523-3614. If you need to drop off something at the Borough Office, please use the silver box attached to the building on the South Fifth Street side. Normal access to the Borough Office will resume at 8:00 am on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Lewisburg Borough is announcing a vacancy on Borough Council in our Fourth Ward.  In general, the Lewisburg Borough Fourth Ward consists of areas in the Borough located west of U.S. Route 15 and areas located north of St. Anthony Street on the east side of U.S. Route 15.  To be considered for a position on Borough Council representing the Fourth Ward, you must:

• be a registered elector of Lewisburg Borough;
• have resided in Lewisburg Borough continuously for at least one year immediately prior to the appointment;
• be a current resident of the Fourth Ward in Lewisburg Borough;
• not be a school board member, a trustee of a charter school, or an employee of Lewisburg Borough;
• not hold more than one elective Borough office at the same time;
• submit an affidavit of residency to the Borough Secretary prior to being sworn in as an elected official.

The Borough Council of Lewisburg invites residents of the Fourth Ward who meet the above criteria to submit a letter/email of interest and any supporting documentation (such as a resume or CV) for the purpose of filling the vacancy on Council.  The term expiration for this appointment is 12/31/23.  Please submit your letter/email of interest by noon on Friday, June 17, 2022, to the Lewisburg Borough Secretary at 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or by email to office@lewisburgborough.org.  Lewisburg Borough Council is expected to discuss filling this vacancy at its meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 6:30 pm.  Individuals interested in learning more about the vacant Borough Council Member position and the time commitments associated with serving as a Borough Council Member are welcome to contact William Lowthert, Lewisburg Borough Manager at 570-523-3614 or wlowthert@lewisburgborough.org.