SEDA-COG has a new loan program to provide funding for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in its 11 central PA counties, including Snyder Co.  The SEDA-COG EDA COVID-19 Loan has limited funds and will end once all funds are exhausted, but requires no payments for the first six months.

For-profit businesses can apply for loans of at least $10,000.  Contact SEDA-COG at 570-524-4491 for interest rates.  The funds can be used for acquisition of commercial real estate, working capital, and equipment.  Funds can be disbursed based on past working capital expenses.

Public Notice: Selinsgrove Borough Residents

The Borough of Selinsgrove Water Department employees will begin flushing water hydrants on Monday, August 3, 2020 through Thursday, August 13, 2020 during the hours of 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.  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.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order, Selinsgrove Borough Council will practice safe social distancing and wear face masks during their reconvened Council meeting from June 1^st on Monday, June 8^th at 7:00pm at the Borough Offices located at One North High Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870. The agenda for this meeting is posted here: Agenda_June 8, 2020. The building will be physically limited to staff and Council, but the public may participate in this meeting and the CDBG Public Hearing via a virtual video web and tele conference. The public is invited to observe and participate in the meeting and hearing as follows: To access via web video, type the link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1481093279; To access via telephone dial +1(470)8692200 and enter Meeting ID: 148 109 3279. The meeting will be recorded. The meeting platform is accessible to persons with disabilities. If accommodations are needed for those with special needs related to language, sight, or hearing, please call 570-522-7241, at least five days in advance. Individuals interested in participating in this meeting should notify the Borough by 4:00 PM on Monday, June 8^th. Additionally, interested individuals may also provide comments and/or questions prior to the meeting either by calling the Borough Office, dropping written questions in the “Water Bill” mail slot on the front of the Borough Building or by emailing comments and/or questions to the email address listed above. Comments and/or questions received will be read aloud and responded to during the Council meeting. Please continue to monitor our website, www.selinsgrove.org, for alerts affecting Selinsgrove Borough residents.

Lauren Martz

Borough Manager/Secretary

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In light of the new measures recommended by the Federal Government and Governor Wolfe moving Snyder County to the yellow phase, the Borough of Selinsgrove has taken the following action.

• The Borough Office and the Borough Maintenance Shed will remain closed to public access.  The Borough employees will be accessible by phone or email only during normal business hours.  Any updates to this schedule will be posted on the Borough’s website.
• Customers are asked to either mail utility payments or to drop their utility payment into the water bill drop box located off Union Alley at the Municipal/Library Building.
• Selinsgrove Borough facilities will remain closed until the county reaches the green status.
• Recycling is temporarily suspended until further notice.  (This program is dependent upon the landfill resuming normal operations.  The landfill is beginning operations but have requested that the Borough coordinate opening services with other local operations.  The landfill has also requested that any household with the Covid virus deposit their recyclables into the garbage.  The landfill advises that they may have to decline acceptance of the recycling if they are overwhelmed.  The Borough wants to open successfully and not have to shut down again within a few weeks.)
• Street Cleaning is being resumed during the early morning.  No violations will be given at this time.
• Public Works employees will maintain all required utility operations while practicing CDC recommended precautionary measures.
• The Annual Spring Cleanup has been postponed, not cancelled at this point.  We will work with the contractor to provide this service at a later date.
• The bike auction has been postponed at this time.
• Residents are encouraged to practice social distancing, wear face masks and other recommended precautions.
• We appreciate your patience as we all work together to navigate these uncharted waters.  We will continue to provide updates for our services on our website as we obtain more information from the State and Federal Governments.

Please contact the Borough Office for more information at 570-374-2311.