Borough Services: Leaf Pickup
On days the Borough Public Works is closed, the leaves from the streets listed on the holiday will be picked up the day prior and the day after to be sure we capture all that would’ve been out for that day.
Climate Action Task Force Update
Community Meeting!
Selinsgrove Borough’s Climate Action Task Force is hosting an in-person gathering on November 8th from 11a.m. to 12 p.m. at the new Susquehanna University Downtown Community Center (111 N. Market Street). Selinsgrove native Grant Rowe will review the results of the first climate risks survey and go over the basics of a climate action plan. We will ask attendees about their own sustainability actions as well as their thoughts about Selinsgrove Borough’s role in increasing our community’s resilience to future changes and risks.
If unable to attend in person, the link for completing the second survey on-line is: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5s3fuqpFjOJhWu
Adoption of Flood Resiliency Plan
10/3/2025 UPDATE: On Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:45 pm a workshop for the presentation of the Final Draft of the Selinsgrove Flood Resiliency Study prepared by AKRF will be presented to the public.
Compressed – SELINSGROVE BOROUGH FLOOD RESILIENCY STUDY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/15/2025
Selinsgrove Borough Council Adopts Flood Resiliency Plan
Selinsgrove Borough Council has formally adopted the Selinsgrove Borough Flood Resiliency Study, a comprehensive plan to strengthen the community’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from flooding.
The plan, developed by AKRF, Inc. with support from Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, Connect the Dots, and JEME, was funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program and administered by the SEDA-Council of Governments.
Key features of the plan include:
· A Flood Response Operations (FRO) Plan to guide coordinated action during flood events.
· Preparedness and communication tools for residents and businesses.
· Infrastructure and mitigation strategies to reduce damage from future floods.
· Integration of historic preservation efforts to protect Selinsgrove’s unique character.
“Selinsgrove has a long history of resilience in the face of flooding,” said Lauren Martz, Borough Manager “By adopting this plan, we are taking proactive steps to safeguard our residents, businesses, and historic community assets.”
The Borough’s adoption of the plan also supports participation in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS), which can reduce flood insurance premiums for residents and increase eligibility for future mitigation funding.
Copies of the plan are available at the Borough Office and on the Borough’s website at www.selinsgrove.org.
Contact: Lauren Martz, Borough Manager Selinsgrove Borough 570-374-2311 ext. 113
lmartz@selinsgrove.org
Walkability Trail Study Updates
10/3/2025 UPDATE: Click below to see the most up-to-date information on the Multi-Modal Walkability & Connectivity Strategic Plan for the Borough of Selinsgrove.
Final Draft Walkability Trail Study 10.2025
8/19/2025: Click below to see the most up-to-date information on the Multi-Modal Walkability & Connectivity Strategic Plan for the Borough of Selinsgrove.
Selinsgrove Walkability Connectivity Strategic Plan 8.2025
7/2/2025: Click below to see the Draft Plan
Multi-Modal Walkability & Connectivity Strategic Plan for the Borough of Selinsgrove
May 14, 2025:
Public Meeting, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Community members are encouraged to participate in these meetings and share ideas for improvements to pedestrian and bike trails throughout the Borough. Attend online: https://qrco.de/SelinsgrovePublicMeetings OR in person at the Selinsgrove Borough Municipal Building, 1 N. High Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 (please enter through the Union Alley doors) The Borough Council Chambers is to the left upon entering the door.
The final public meeting is planned for the October 6 Borough Council meeting.
For additional information contact Borough Manager Lauren Martz at 570-374-2311 ext. 113 or by email at lmartz@selinsgrove.org.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATIONS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATIONS
Selinsgrove Borough will receive sealed bids for Police Department renovations needed at the Selinsgrove Police Department located at 100 West Pine Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870. Specifications regarding the work needed may be viewed at the Borough Office, One North High Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 or via the Borough website at: www.selinsgrove.org. For specific questions and bid documents regarding the needed repairs please contact Principal Architect, Ted Strosser at 570-847-5125 or via email at TLS@MarottaMain.com. There will be a pre-bid meeting on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00am in the Council Chambers of Selinsgrove Borough Offices located at 1 N. High Street Selinsgrove, PA.
Bids will be received until 2:00 PM, local prevailing time, on October 24, 2025 at the Selinsgrove Borough Office, at which time all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. A decision on the request for proposals is expected to be made at the November Borough Council meeting. All work may begin following the award of the contract and notice to proceed being issued. All work is expected to be completed within 90 days from the award date. All work on the project is separated by prime and should be bid accordingly (general, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).
Selinsgrove Borough Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities. Any additional questions please contact the Borough at 570-374-2311 ext. 113 or email at lmartz@selinsgrove.org.
Selinsgrove Borough Lauren Martz
Borough Manager/Secretary
Climate Action Task Force – Survey
The Borough of Selinsgrove has partnered with the Pennsylvania State University, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, state government, and Susquehanna University to develop an action plan to prepare for the future. This includes increasing its research on intensive sectors in the community such as energy and transportation, and steps to prepare for the future as extreme weather events and flooding increases.
Part of this action plan involves getting feedback from the community. Please take less than 10 minutes to share your thoughts in the survey below. You can also take the survey in person at the Farmers’ Market on September 13th and September 20th, or at the Market Street Festival on September 27th.
Link to online survey: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d7mHGUPQ38ANwY6
Reach out to Grant Rowe at rowegrante@gmail.com for any questions or for additional information.
Hydrant Flushing 8/18 -8/25, 6PM -10PM
Public Notice:
The Borough of Selinsgrove Water Department employees will begin flushing water hydrants on Monday, August 18, 2025 through August 25, 2025 during the hours of 6:00PM to 10:00PM. Flushing will continue each evening until selected water hydrants are flushed.
During this period of flushing water hydrants, residents may experience cloudiness of water and low water pressure. Simply let the water run for a few minutes until it becomes clear.
South High Street (South of Sassafras Street) – Water Main Break
Update: (8/22/25 @ 9:10AM)
The boil order is no longer in effect. Affected residents can now use the water without boiling.
UPDATE: (8/21/25 @ 9:30AM)
The boil order is still in effect for the residents affected by the water main break on Monday, 8/18/25. The Borough Water Supervisor must wait for the result of the second required water test. Once the order is lifted, residents will be notified.
UPDATE: (8/18/25 at 5:20PM)
The water has been restored to the area but is currently under a boil order until further notice. A new posting will be placed on your door once the boil order is lifted. The boil order is typically at least 48 hours, but please await the notice prior to consuming any water.
Notice (8/18/25 at 10:39AM)
During construction activities on S. High Street on 8.18.25, the water main was struck. You will experience low water pressure to no water until the repair is made. Upon completion, there will be a boil water advisory. A boil water advisory notice will be placed on your door with more detail.
Thank you,
Selinsgrove Borough
1 North High Street, P. O. Box 34, Selinsgrove, PA 17870
570-374-2311
Website: www.selinsgrove.org (located under Public Notice)
Email: borough@selinsgrove.org
SPOTTED LANTERNFLY MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
Information from Penn State Extension:
Spotted Lanternfly Management Resources
The public can do a great deal to stop the spread of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, join us to learn what you can do to help!
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-resources
Spotted Lanternfly – Tips for Handling Yard Waste in Quarantined Areas
Northumberland County Conservation District West Nile Virus Program: Mosquito Updates
Mosquito Surveillance and Virus Updates from 7/14-7/25
Northumberland County Conservation District West Nile Virus Program
Hi everyone!
The Mosquito Season is in full swing. With all the rain that we have had this year the season has been very busy!
Since this season has been wet, we are beginning to receive West Nile Virus positives. Our staff have been out and
about throughout the five counties we serve where positives have been discovered and treating and monitoring those
sites carefully. So far, we have had West Nile Positives in Northumberland, Montour, Snyder, and Union counties.
We have had to conduct one truck spray treatment in Snyder County as well. We will continue to keep all our
municipalities and counties up to date on what is happening throughout the season. In the meantime, please see
some of the precautions below to help protect yourself and residents from Mosquitoes.
Mosquito precautions include:
• Stay indoors during peak mosquito hours
o Dusk to dawn
• Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toed shoes if possible
o Exposed skin may be at risk for biting mosquitoes
• Wear bug spray
o Specifically bug spray containing at least 30% DEET
• Remove all standing water from your property
o Birdbaths, wheelbarrows, and children’s toys can hold water which can breed
mosquitoes.
Areas Surveyed: (BOLD= WNV Positive)
• Coal Township
• Milton Borough
• Northumberland Borough
• Riverside Borough
• Sunbury City
• Snydertown
• Danville Borough
• Mahoning Township
• Berwick Borough
• Bloomsburg City
• Catawissa Borough
• Middleburg Borough
• Selinsgrove Borough
• Shamokin Dam Borough
• East Buffalo Township
• Buffalo Township
• Lewisburg Borough
• Mifflinburg Borough
• West Buffalo Township
• West Chillisquaque Township
• Mifflin Township
If you should have any questions about the mosquito program, please reach out to any of our staff
listed below and we will be happy to help.
Northumberland County Conservation District Contacts:
John Blasius, 570-495-4665 ext. 301, jblasius@nccdpa.org
Nathan Brophy, 570-495-4665 ext. 305, nbrophy@nccdpa.or
