OPEN OFFICES— Millersburg Borough Council is looking for individuals to fill the following roles:
- Borough Council Seat— there is 1 open seat for a term ending 12/31/2023. This position helps guide the Borough any matters that come before Council. Eligibility for this position—1 year residency in Millersburg Borough, and a registered voter. If interested, please submit a letter of interest to Borough Council.
- Vacancy Board Chair— this role is responsible for filling any vacancy after thirty days, whether the vacancy occurred in the office of the Mayor, Borough Council or Tax Collector by death, resignation, or removal. Eligibility for this position– 1 year residency in Millersburg Borough, a registered voter, and not currently holding any other elected position. If interested, please submit a letter of interest to Borough Council.
- Fire Company Auditor, Borough Representative— 1 open position. This role works with the Fire Company to complete an annual audit of funds. Eligibility requires residency in the Borough. If interested, please submit a letter of interest to Borough Council.
- Upper Dauphin Industrial Development Authority— 1 open seat for a five year term, ending 12/31/2026. This position works to help encourage and support commercial development and bringing new business opportunities to communities in Northern Dauphin County. Eligibility includes residency north of Peter’s Mountain. If interested, please submit a letter of interest to Borough Council.
MYO Park Compost gate codes will remain active until the end of February. If you wish to renew your code or purchase a new code, the fee for a residential code is $35. Contact the Borough Secretary about codes.
Upper Dauphin County Electronics Recycling Event
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this program has been temporarily suspended. Residents are advised to take their electronics for recycling to the Dauphin County Recycling Center located at 1625 S. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104. If you need more information, you may call the Recycling Center at 717-982-6772 or go to the website for this program.
Johnson Memorial Library is looking for individuals who are passionate about their community, making a difference, and, most importantly, supporting their local library. If that’s you, consider becoming a Friend of the Library! Friends help The Library connect with its community, raise funds for programming and other needs, and work with library leadership and staff to create programming that benefits their community. For more information and to indicate your interest (this is not a commitment, just an assessment of community interest) visit http://dcls.org/BecomeAFriend
Millersburg is a railroad town and a river town whose location has historically afforded it many economic and cultural opportunities. At one point in time much of the locally mined coal flowed through Millersburg on its way to market. The Lykens Valley Railroad connected the mines to the Wiconisco Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Present Day MYO Park is located where coal was transferred to canal boats or coal cars. The remnants of the canal have been transformed into a natural area and trail. Another preserved form of bygone transportation to grace the Millersburg riverfront is the oldest active wooden stern wheel ferryboat in the country. In 2006 the Ferry Boat system joined the Millersburg’s Queen Anne style passenger railroad station on the National Historic Register.
Notices…
Vacancy Notice
The Millersburg Borough Council is looking to fill a number of vacancies that are critical to the effective functioning of the Borough Government. The following vacancies exist and the Borough Council welcomes applicants for all positions.
Vacancy Board Chair – One vacancy for a one-year term. The Vacancy Board chair must be a registered voter residing in the Borough.
If you are interested in serving your community, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Borough Secretary-Treasurer Ann Jackson. Letters can be dropped off or mailed to 101 West Street, Millersburg, PA 17061 or emailed to mbgsec@comcast.net.
NOTICE OF 2021 MEETINGS
All regular Borough Council meetings for 2021 will be held the second Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00PM. All Committee meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00PM, with the exception of the November meeting, which will be held November 23. There will be no Committee meetings in December.
The Millersburg Planning Commission will meet on the first Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00PM.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, anyone wishing to attend a meeting should contact the Borough to confirm whether a meeting will be in person, online, or in a blended format.
As public health allows, meetings will be held in Council Chambers located at 101 West Street in Millersburg. If a person with a disability wishes to attend a Millersburg Borough public meeting and requires an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate, please call (717) 692-2389 in advance of the meeting to discuss how the Borough may best accommodate your needs.
Tourism Brochure
The 2020 Millersburg Tourism Brochure is now available. Please click here for more information and to download a copy. We hope to see you here.
Exoneration Forms Available
Exoneration Forms for 2021 occupation taxes are now available. Forms can be picked up at the Borough office and an electronic version is posted 2021 Tax Exoneration. This form must be notarized.
Upcoming Events
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Inside PA Boroughs
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Millersburg Borough Council President Chris Dietz was one of three panelists on Inside Pennsylvania Boroughs – Reinventing PA Boroughs in December, 2017 and again in June, 2018 to discuss Travel and Tourism in Pennsylvania. Inside Pennsylvania Boroughs is a series sponsored by the PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) and broadcast on PCN TV.
Exploring PA Boroughs
Millersburg Borough was featured on an episode of Exploring PA Boroughs. The show highlighted our public spaces, events, and local attractions. Exploring Pennsylvania Boroughs is a series sponsored by the PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) and broadcast on PCN TV.
Have a Garden Question?
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Dauphin County answer questions about your home gardening concerns via our Garden Hotline. We’re working remotely this year to solve your gardening problems, make recommendations and encourage you to grow as a gardener.
Home gardeners may call 717 921 7625 year-round for assistance or email the Garden Hotline directly at dauphinmg@psu.edu
High-quality photos and a detailed description will aid our diagnosis. Visit our website at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/dauphin for further information.
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