1 WINTER 2017 BOROUGH INFORMER Borough Council and Staff John H. Weierman, President Kenneth V. Farrall, Vice President Stephen E. Keib John Kroesser Lawrence G. Stevens Robert L. Kaler III, Mayor Michael J. DeFinis, Borough Manager/ Secretary Fred Leister, Public Works Director Jaime E. Snyder, Assistant Secretary Lindsay Hellmann Public Information Coordinator HATFIELD BOROUGH @HATFIELD BOROUGH 22 COMCAST 24 VERIZON WWW.HATFIELDBOROUGH.COM Visit www.hatfieldborough.com for our updated and easy to navigate site! Congratulations to Hatfield Borough s 2016 Citizen of the Year THE HATFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT John Weierman (right). On December 4, 2016, Hatfield Borough Council recognized the Hatfield Police Department as their 2016 Citizen of the Year. The presentation took place at the Annual Volunteer Holiday Luncheon at the Joseph Ambler Inn. Lt. Jane Robertson was present to accept the honor on behalf of the entire department. (Pictured middle) Pictured with Lt. Robertson is Mayor Robert L. Kaler (left) and Borough Council President On behalf of Borough Council, Mayor Kaler and the entire Borough staff; we appreciate your courage to put your uniform on everyday and the effort you put in to keeping our community safe, thank you!
2 Borough Council, Staff & Mayor UPDATES FROM BOROUGH COUNCIL Council President, John H. Weierman MUNICIPAL COMPLEX UPDATE Borough Council has authorized the advertisement of the Bid Specifications for the new Hatfield Borough Municipal Complex. Bid openings are scheduled for February 22, 2017 @ 3:15PM at the Hatfield Volunteer Fire Company (75 N. Market St.). A tentative schedule indicates construction to start in May 2017 with substantial completion summer of 2018. Keep in touch with all Borough social media outlets for future updates. Mayor Robert L. Kaler III Borough Council and Mayor Kaler encourage residents and business owners to participate in all community events. The annual Roll & Stroll Business Open House will be held on Monday May 15th. Come out and walk, bike or ride the Trolley Car around town to visit and support local businesses. More details to follow in the next issue of the Borough Informer. With the current building transition, Mayor Kaler does not have consistent office hours. If you would like to make an appointment to speak with him, please call the Borough Office at 215-855-0781 option 9 and someone will assist you in doing so. Thank you for your cooperation. Thank you to all the Borough Residents and Borough Businesses that participated in our annual Holiday Decorating Contest. The hard work and creativity that was put in to every property was phenomenal. Each winner received electric credit. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WINNERS: Residential 1st Place Klaski 449 W. Vine St. 2nd Place Misko 387 Towamencin Ave. 3rd Place Snyder 523 Farview Ave. 4th Place Cashatt 19 S. Main St. Commercial 1st Place Brooks Instruments 2nd Place Fran Taylor Plumbing
3 Important Information/Dates 2017 EVENTS DATES Earth Day April 22nd Roll & Stroll May 15th Founder s Day June 12th Fall Festival & Car Show September 23rd Christmas Tree Lighting December 2nd BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS Planning Commission 2/27 7:00pm Workshop Meeting 3/1 7:30pm Regular Meeting 3/15 7:30pm Planning Commission 4/3 7:00pm Workshop Meeting 4/5 7:30pm Regular Meeting 4/19 7:30pm Planning Commission 5/1 7:00pm Workshop Meeting 5/3 7:30pm Regular Meeting 5/17 7:30pm Planning Commission 6/5 7:30pm Workshop/Reg. Meeting 6/21 7:30pm *ALL MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE HATFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY. 75 N. MARKET ST. HATFIELD ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE (HERC) February 22 April 26 June 28th March 22nd May 24th July 26th Please take time to thank an Officer! We appreciate your willingness to protect and serve! Hatfield Borough Office Contacts: Phone 215-855-0781 Fax 215-855-2075 Options: 1 Borough Manager 2 Public Works Director 3 Zoning Officer 4 Utilities Coordinator 5 Assistant Secretary/Human Resources 6 Treasurer 7 Tax Collector 8 Fire Marshall 9 Public Information Coordinator 0- Operator UTILITIES Electric- Hatfield Borough 215-855-0781 option 4 Sewer- Hatfield Borough 215-855-0781 option 4 Gas- PECO Energy 1-800-494-4000 Water- N. P. Water Authority 215-855-3617 ALL MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 8:00 AM AT THE HATFIELD VOL. FIRE CO. PLANNING COMISSION February 27 April 3 May 1 June 5 July 3 August 7 ALL MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7:00PM AT THE HATFIELD VOL. FIRE CO. OFFICE CLOSURE DATES FOR 2017 Friday, April 14th Monday, May 28th Monday, September 4th Monday, October 9th Friday, November 10th Thursday, November 23rd Friday, November 24th Monday, December 25th Tuesday, December 26th
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5 Seasonal Fun & Important Updates Christmas Tree Lighting- December 3, 2016 Presented by the Hatfield Chamber of Commerce Photos courtesy of PTMA and Hatfield Borough Staff A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE HATFIELD TOWNSHIP POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE BEAUTIFUL NEW LED TREE LIGHTS! Canned Food Drive Borough Council and Mayor Kaler would like to thank everyone for the generous donations that were collected during our 2016 Holiday Canned Food Drive. The amount of food that was collected in was incredible! Pictured L to R: Borough Council Vice President Farrall, Councilman Stevens, Councilman Kroesser, Councilman Keib, President Weierman and Mayor Kaler. CODE INSPECTIONS, INC. Please join us in welcoming our new Zoning/Code Officer and Fire Marshall! Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer- Brad Bollinger 215-855-0781 option 8 Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm Fire Marshall- Dan Quimby 215-855-0781 option 8 By appointment only
6 Get Connected, Stay Informed HATFIELD BOROUGH IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS! Have you ever been interested in helping out in our community or being a part of the events behind the scenes? If so, please acquire a volunteer form one of three ways: -Stop in and fill one out at the Borough Office (37 N. Market St.) -Print one off the website at www.hatfieldborough.com (resources >forms and permits) -E-mail lhellmann@hatfieldborough.com HATFIELD LIONS 69th ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT! SATURDAY APRIL 8th, 2017 Beginning at 10:00am (Rain or shine) School Road Park School Rd. Hatfield, PA For children ages 1-10 *All participants must be accompanied by an adult *There is not cost and pre-registration is not required. For More Information Call: 215-855-5085 In the event of extreme weather listen to WNPV1440 Reschedule date would be the 9th at 1:00pm The Partnership TMA Presents PEDALING ON THE PARKWAY Date: April 29th, 2017 Start time: 10:00am 6 or 15 mile bike ride along the Rt. 202 Parkway Trail For more information visit www.ptma-mc.org
7 HERC ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER LOOKING TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN THE BOROUGH? JOIN THE HATFIELD ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE Meetings take place the 4th Wednesday of the month, 8:00am at the Hatfield Volunteer Fire House. (75 N. Market St.) For more information contact lhellmann@hatfieldborough.com Local Borough Businesses PARADISE MANOR THE MAIN HOTEL DAVE SEIBERT 215-855-2848 210 S. Main St. Hatfield PH: 215-368-8823 Fax: 216-368-2751 www.caseyssaloon.com VICTOR S BILL LEE Shop Small, Shop Local
8 Hatfield Borough Office 401 S. Main St., Hatfield PA 19440 Tax Collector s Corner- From the Desk of Nancy DeFinis