Lewisburg Tri-globe Street Lights are off on portions of North Front Street and St. Mary Street – Tuesday, March 24, 2026 through Friday, April 10, 2026

Lewisburg Tri-globe Street Lights are off on portions of North Front Street and St. Mary Street – Tuesday, March 24, 2026 through Friday, April 10, 2026

The Lewisburg Tri-globe Street Lights are turned off on North Front Street between St. John Street and St. Anthony Street and on St. Mary Street between North Front Street and North Water Street.  The Borough’s Public Works crew is replacing the bases of several light fixtures over the next few weeks.  We expect the power to these streetlights will be restored by Friday, April 10, 2026.  In the meantime, please travel carefully in these areas as the sidewalks and streets will be darker than usual.

 

Lewisburg Borough Named a Tree City USA – Ceremonial Tree Planting Scheduled

Lewisburg Borough Named a Tree City USA – Ceremonial Tree Planting Scheduled

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Lewisburg Borough a Tree City USA, the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission has announced. This is the 41st consecutive year that Lewisburg has received the recognition.  To receive the designation from the Arbor Day Foundation, a community must maintain an active tree board, keep a tree care ordinance in place, document a budget, and hold an Arbor Day observance.

“Our Borough’s forestry efforts reflect Lewisburg’s commitment to maintaining a greener, healthier community,” Amy Levan, Shade Tree Commission chairperson, said. “The trees in our parks and along our streets provide shade, enhance property values, help mitigate flooding, support wildlife and offer other important benefits.” The Shade Tree Commission works to preserve, protect and replace the shade trees within the Borough. The Commission also strives to educate about sustainable tree care and stewardship, Levan said.

The Shade Tree Commission plans to celebrate Arbor Day by holding a public tree planting ceremony. The celebration will take place in the public right of way at Meadow View Court in Lewisburg at 3:00 p.m. on Arbor Day, April 24. This will be the first ceremonial tree planting to be held in Ward IV.

For those interested in more information about the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission they can contact the Borough Office at 570-523-3614 or visit the Borough office at 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Lewisburg Borough North Fourth Street Reconstruction Concept Plan Discussion

Lewisburg Borough North Fourth Street Reconstruction Concept Plan Discussion

On Monday, March 30, 2026, Lewisburg Borough will hold two public meetings to present the draft concept plans for the North Fourth Street Reconstruction Project.  This presentation is a continuation of the discussion of the proposed installation of green infrastructure as part of this larger reconstruction project.  Please join us to discuss the project and to provide feedback to the design team for the completion of a final plan.  The meetings will take place in the Borough Council Chambers located at 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, at 3:00 pm and at 6:30 pm.  Both meetings will cover the same information.  The outcome of these meetings, along with revised plans, will be presented to Lewisburg Borough Council at their public Work Session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers.  These efforts are being funded in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement 4I-95325001-1 to the Chesapeake Bay Trust.

Lewisburg Borough Schedule for Friday, April 3, 2026

Lewisburg Borough Schedule for Friday, April 3, 2026

The Lewisburg Borough Office, the Borough’s Public Works Department, and the Borough’s Refuse Collection Department will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Refuse which normally would have been collected on Friday, April 3, 2026 will instead be picked up on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 along with refuse normally collected on Wednesdays.  Lewisburg Borough Refuse Collections on Monday – Thursday of that week will not be affected.

Phase 3 – Third Public Meeting for the Safety Action Plan will be held March 26, 2026, 6:30-7:30 PM Online

Phase 3  – The Borough of Lewisburg is developing additional materials to support its transportation Safety Action Plan, which is nearing completion. To ensure these recommendations serve the Lewisburg community, we want to hear from you!

The third public meeting for the Safety Action Plan will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM online.

Come to learn more about the work completed to date and to share your opinions on the supplemental safety-focused planning activities recommended by the Plan. To register for the virtual public meeting, please visit www.LewisburgBorough.org/safety_action_plan or click the link below.  Can’t attend? Take the online survey by scanning the link below.

REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE MEETING
The link to the registration page is here,

TAKE THE SURVEY BY APRIL 2ND, 2026
You can access the survey here.

Two People Sought to Fill Open Positions on the Lewisburg Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB)

Two People Sought to Fill Open Positions on the Lewisburg Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB)

Lewisburg Borough seeks two people to fill open positions on the Lewisburg Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB).  The first open position is for a licensed real estate broker.  The second open position is for a person who has expertise, experience or a background in preservation, historical or planning areas.  Although Lewisburg Borough residents are preferred to fill both open positions on HARB, it is not a requirement.  Individuals with the required expertise will be considered regardless of their residency.  These are unpaid volunteer positions.  Potential appointees should have a background or an interest in historical Lewisburg and a desire to serve their community.

The purpose of the Lewisburg HARB is protecting the portions of the Borough which recall the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the Borough and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, awakening in the people of the Borough an interest in the historic past and promoting the general welfare, education and culture of the Borough, and for the further specific purposes of regulating the use and appearance of private property in order to protect the distinctive historical, architectural or aesthetic character of the historic district and regulating the erection, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition and razing of buildings and structures within the historic district for the cultural and aesthetic benefit of the Borough (https://ecode360.com/11770406).

The Historic District in Lewisburg Borough is shown in green on the attached map.  HARB meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm in Borough Council Chambers at 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg.

Individuals who meet the specific requirements of the open positions and who have an interest in serving on HARB should submit a Letter of Interest and resume (if appropriate) to the Lewisburg Borough Secretary at 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg PA 17837 or office@lewisburgborough.org.  All Letters of Interest/resumes received will be forwarded to HARB for review and recommendation.  Lewisburg Borough Council will make the HARB appointments at a future date.