OPEN OFFICES— Millersburg Borough Council is looking for individuals to fill the following roles:
- 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.
- 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.
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 2023 MEETINGS
All regular Borough Council meetings for 2023 will be held the second Wednesday of each month, beginning at 6:00PM. All Committee meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning at 6:00PM, with the exception of the November meeting, which will be held November 20. 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.
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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Millersburg Borough Schedules Spring Clean Up
Millersburg Borough Council has set Saturday April 22nd as the 2023 Clean Up date. Borough Residents who wish to dispose of materials may bring those materials, along with ID indicating their residency within the Borough, to the municipal garage located on Pine Street. The Clean Up will open at 7 a.m. and will run until the dumpsters are full, which has historically been between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Check the Borough Facebook page on the 22nd for the official announcement of the closure.
Please note the following restrictions on accepted materials—
No Electronics will be accepted.
Millersburg Borough cannot accept hazardous materials such as weed and insect sprays, paint, automobile fluids, antifreeze, lye and other chemicals. Flyers will be available upon request for Dauphin County’s Household Hazardous Waste Curbside Disposal program.
The Borough will not accept household waste, construction material and landscaping material. Borough staff members reserve the right to reject other materials. Used tires will not be accepted, but can be disposed of at most service garages.
ACCESS TO THE PINE STREET GARAGE—
There will be no access to the Garage from State Route 147 to ensure the safety of travelers and residents. Borough residents are to use Race Street to access Pine Street, proceed West towards the Garage, and use Boyd Street to exit the area.
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?
New to gardening or looking to learn something new?
Connect with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Dauphin County for practical horticultural information you can trust.
We offer for Dauphin County residents:
- Master Gardener Garden Hotline at dauphinmg@psu.edu or 717-921-8803 to ask your garden questions and get unbiased, research-based answers year-round
- Our annual Spring Symposium, Veggie Series and Home Gardening Series in collaboration with Wildwood Park’s Olewine Nature Center
- Master Gardener annual basic training to become a Master Gardener volunteer in Dauphin County
- Horticultural educational outreach at festivals, parks and schools in your community
- Six Dauphin County demonstration gardens you can visit for ideas and inspiration
Search “Master Gardeners in Dauphin County” or click here to keep your eye on us! https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/dauphin
