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New Britain Borough Regular Council Meeting – Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at 7:30pm
The Council of New Britain Borough will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Burkart Hall, 56 Keeley Ave., New Britain, PA 18901.
The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube Channel here.
To review the agenda & packet, please click here to download.
EAC Meeting – Monday, September 9th, 2024, at 7:00pm
The EAC will meet Monday, September 9th, 2024, at 7:00 pm in Burkart Hall at 56 Keeley Avenue. The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting agenda can be found by clicking here.
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Moved to Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, at 7:30pm
The Shade Tree Commission will meet Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 (instead of Monday, Sept 16th), at 7:30 pm in Burkart Hall at 56 Keeley Avenue. The meeting is open to the public.
Zoning Hearing Board – Hearing Notice (Frasco) for Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 7:30pm
HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of New Britain Borough will hold a hearing on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Burkart Hall, 56 Keeley Avenue, New Britain, Pennsylvania, to hear the application of:
Christopher and Loren Frasco, who request the following relief from the New Britain Borough Zoning Ordinance for the construction of a semi-attached 2-family dwelling (twin) on vacant property: a variance from Section 450-15.C.(1) to permit a 2-family dwelling use where such use is not permitted in the District and an interpretation that the dimensional regulations in Section 450-15 do not apply and that those regulations in Section 450-14 do, in their stead. Should the R-1 Zoning District regulations apply, the following variances are requested: from Section 450-15.D.(1)(a) to permit 2 lots, each containing 7,500 sq. ft. as opposed to the minimum lot area of 20,000 sq. ft.; from Section 450-15.D.(1)(b) to permit a lot width of 37.5 ft. as opposed to the 100 ft. requirement; Section 450-15.D.(1)(c) to permit more impervious coverage than permitted; from Section 450-15.D.(1)(e)[2] to permit no side yard setback along the shared property line and less than the required side yard setback for each remaining yard; and in the event the regulations of Section 450-14 apply, a variance from Section 450-14.A.(2) to permit a lot width of 37.5 ft. where 50 ft. is required. The subject property is located at 84 Iron Hill Road (Parcel No. 25-9-26) in the R-1 Zoning District of the Borough.
The Board will also consider any other business that comes before it in due course. All interested parties may attend this hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the hearing should contact New Britain Borough at 215-348-4586.
/s/ Christen G. Pionzio
By:________________________________
Christen G. Pionzio, Esquire
Nature Preserve Committee Meeting – Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at 7:30pm
The Nature Preserve Committee will meet Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at 7:30 pm in Burkart Hall at 56 Keeley Avenue.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting agenda can be found by clicking here.
INVITATION TO BID: New Britain Borough Snow Removal Contract 2024 – 2026
INVITATION TO BID
SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES
Two (2) YEAR – CONTRACT SEASON 2024 – 2026
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the 2024 – 2026 snow removal season, Snow Removal Services Contract will be received until 10:00 AM, prevailing time on September 6, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read at the New Britain Borough Municipal Building (45 Keeley Avenue, New Britain, PA 18901). Bids will be considered and may be approved by the Council on September 11, 2024, at Burkart Hall, 56 Keeley Avenue, New Britain Borough at 7:30 PM, at the public meeting.
Bid packages may be obtained at the Office of the Borough Manager, 45 Keeley Avenue, New Britain, PA 18901, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
All proposals must be sealed and addressed to the Borough Manager at the above address marked “Snow Removal Services Contract 2024 – 2026” on the outside of the envelope. Delivery of all proposals to the Borough Office shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder. Questions regarding the specifications should be directed to the Borough Manger, John Wolff.
The successful bidder shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment and employees or agents are treated without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
The Borough Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids on any basis and to waive any informality in the bidding as permitted by law.
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS….
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR, ELECTION SEASON!
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS….
A Community Reminder,
New Britain Borough has a Zoning Ordinance for Temporary Signage (including Political signs)
§450-44 H. (2)
Political campaign sign. A sign advertising a political party or a candidate for election may be displayed, provided that the size of any such sign is not in excess of four-square feet and provided that they are displayed by the owner or lessee of the lot or by the candidate or political party or other authorized agent of them with the permission of the lot owner or lessee.
All such signs shall be erected or displayed no more than 30 days prior to an election and must be removed within 20 days after the date of the election to which such signs relate.
If such signs are not removed at the end of 20 days following the election, the Borough shall have them removed and may recover the cost of removal from the individual who placed the signs.
No sign shall be placed within or on any sidewalk, or parking lot, nor shall the placement of any sign limit sight distances along any roadway or driveway.
Any sign located in violation of this section, or which interferes with Borough operations will be removed and the person, persons or entity responsible for such sign will be subject to the penalties prescribed in § 450-76 of Article XI Enforcement, hereafter.
Planning Commission Meeting – Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, at 7:30pm
The Planning Commission will hold its regular public meeting on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, at 7:30pm in Burkart Hall (56 Keeley Avenue).
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
New Britain Borough Regular Council Meeting – Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, at 7:30pm
The Council of New Britain Borough will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Burkart Hall, 56 Keeley Ave., New Britain, PA 18901.
The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube Channel here.
To review the agenda & packet, please click here to download.
