Wolfe Field Complex – Master Site Development Plan is underway

Lewisburg Borough has contracted with BSA/Landscape Architecture and LandStudies, Inc. to formulate a Master Site Development Plan (MSDP) for the park area at the northeast corner of the Borough called Wolfe Field including the Community Garden.  The MSDP is funded in part by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnership Program and Borough funds.  The community involvement component of the planning process will kick-off on Wednesday, October 29th.  A design workshop will be held at the First Presbyterian Church located at 18 Market Street, Lewisburg PA 17837.  From 6:30-8:30 the public will have the opportunity to participate in a Design workshop to provide input in the development of the MSDP.  If you are interested, please plan to attend and provide your ideas and vision for  future plans of this community asset.  Please “Like” the Lewisburg Borough Facebook page to see other project related updates!  On this website, we will post information on this planning study and other future Borough projects as they develop.

Labor Day Holiday Refuse Pickup Schedule

Lewisburg Borough Labor Day (Monday, September 1, 2025) Holiday Refuse Pickup Schedule

The Lewisburg Borough Office and Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 to observe the Labor Day Holiday.  Refuse normally collected on Monday will instead be picked up on Tuesday.  Tuesday’s normal collection will be picked up on Wednesday along with the regular Wednesday collection.

FULL-TIME LABORER I/II POSITIONS – PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

FULL-TIME LABORER I/II POSITION – PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

BOROUGH OF LEWISBURG

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As a result of recent retirements, the Borough of Lewisburg is accepting applications for two Full-time Laborer I/II positions in our Public Works Department.  Although duties associated with all Laborer I/II positions in the Public Works Department are interchangeable, one position will be primarily assigned to our Streets Crew and one position will be primarily assigned to our Refuse Collection Crew.  Employees typically work 40 hours per week Monday – Friday from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm with occasional weekend hours and overtime related to emergency situations.  Successful applicants must either have or must obtain within the 90-day probationary period a Class B Pennsylvania Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with Air Brakes Endorsement.  Experience working in the public sector or municipal government a plus.  Position requires the ability to follow written/oral instructions, perform a variety of manual tasks, perform heavy, repetitive, manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions with random alcohol/drug testing a requirement of the CDL license.  These are full-time positions with benefits as defined by a union contract.  Wages during the 90-day probationary period are $19.95/hour.  Upon successful completion of the probationary period, wages in 2025 will be $24.53/hour for Laborer I or $26.89/hour for Laborer II per the union contract.

Applications and Job Descriptions can be obtained from the Borough Office, 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or on the Borough website – www.lewisburgborough.org.  All resumes/applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.  If an applicant is only interested in one of the available positions, they should note on their application either Street Crew or Refuse Collection Crew.  If such a notation is not made, applicants will be considered for both positions when applications are reviewed by the Borough.  Resumes/applications can be emailed to office@lewisburgborough.org or mailed/hand delivered to the Lewisburg Borough Office, 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837.  Resumes/applications will be accepted until September 19, 2025 or until the positions are filled.

Laborer I/II and Temp Laborer I Public Works-Refuse Job Description 

Application for Employment

 

Lewisburg Parking Options offered by Lewisburg Borough

LEWISBURG BOROUGH PARKING PERMITS MUST BE PURCHASED IN PERSON

A municipal parking lot permit can be purchased from Lewisburg Borough for $50/month on a first come first serve basis.  These parking permits are limited in number and can be purchased in advance for several months at a time.  The parking permit costs are not prorated for a partial month.  For example, purchasing a Lewisburg Borough Parking Permit on August 18th for August through December 2025 will be $250.00 (5 months x $50.00 = $250.00).  These permits must be purchased in person by the person that will be utilizing the parking space.  The Lewisburg Borough Office is located at 55 South Fifth Street and our regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  When visiting the Borough Office in person, the purchaser must provide the following information on a parking permit application provided by the Borough:

  • The person’s name with a valid form of identification.
  • An e-mail address (for contacting the permit holder when downtown events prohibit parking in the permitted lot).
  • A cell phone or local phone number (for immediate contact in the event of an emergency in the permitted lot).
  • Vehicle make, model, and color.
  • Vehicle license plate number.

The three permitted parking lots are located at:

  1. Municipal Parking Lot 2 (MPL 2) – adjacent to Hufnagle Park located at 515 Market Street
  2. Municipal Parking Lot 1 (MPL 1) – behind the post office building located at the corner of Market Street and South Third Street
  3. Municipal Parking Lot 6 (MPL 6) – along Cherry Alley north of Market Street between North Third Street and North Second Street (in close proximity to Grams Eatery)

A Lewisburg Borough Parking Permit is municipal parking lot specific.  You can only park in the municipal parking lot for which you have a parking permit.

These Lewisburg Borough permitted lots have limited spaces available for parking permits and the available permits are expected to sell out.

Lewisburg Borough Parking Permits can only be purchased for the remainder of 2025.  2026 Lewisburg Borough Parking Permits are not yet available for purchase.  Lewisburg Borough 2026 Parking Permits will go on sale at the Lewisburg Borough Office on December 15th, 2025 at 8:00 am.

The Borough accepts payment in cash, check, money order, or credit card.  Credit card charges will include an additional $3.00 convenience fee.

Lewisburg Borough Parking Permits cannot be purchased online, over the phone, or through the mail.  Permits to park in a Lewisburg Borough municipal parking lot must be purchased in person at the Lewisburg Borough Office at 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Additional questions can be directed via e-mail to thawn@lewisburgborough.org.

West Nile Virus detected in Lewisburg Borough

Mosquito season is in full swing Northumberland County ! The peak season typically runs from May through October. What does that mean for you? Unfortunately, it means the risk for mosquito bites and mosquito-borne pathogens is higher. Recently in Lewisburg Borough, adult mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Now that West Nile virus activity has been found in the borough, here are a few recommendations to limit the spread. If you notice mosquitoes in your backyard check the area for standing water, in particular unkept pools, tires, flowerpot saucers, bird baths, clogged gutters/down spouting, drainage ditches, and other containers. If you notice these habitats around your property it is
important to drain or dump them as mosquitoes can go through their entire life cycle in as little as four days. Not only could this be a risk to you, but your community too.

Protecting yourself is also important. Mosquitoes are most active from dusk to dawn and limiting your activity during this time can limit your exposure to mosquito bites. Knowing that is not always possible if you plan to be outside wear long sleeves and/or repellent that has at least 30% DEET to prevent bites.

The Mosquito Borne Disease Control team at the district is keeping a very close eye on the area and we have been treating mosquito breeding areas with larvae present. We have since set multiple adult mosquito traps to get a better idea of virus activity in the area, as well as adult mosquito populations. Residents may find doorhangers on their doors that outline ways that they can reduce breeding habitat in their own yards as well as other ways to protect themselves; these doorhangers have the districts information on them if they have any further questions. Please find attached a newsletter that can be posted to a community social media page or any other community outreach to help inform residence.

Even though there is a low risk of disease transmission, we are still encouraging residents to:

• Avoid peak mosquito hours by staying indoors.
• Dusk-dawn
• Wear long sleeves, long pants, and avoid open-toed shoes if possible.
• A mosquito will bite any exposed skin.
• Apply bug spray with at least 30% DEET.
• Remove any standing water from your property.
• Any water standing for more than 4 days can breed mosquitoes that can carry WNV.

If you or any residents have questions or concerns regarding mosquitoes or this recent positive, please give them our contact information and feel free to reach out to us at any time.

Northumberland County Conservation District
228 Houser Road
Sunbury, PA 17801-6064
office: 570-495-4665 x301

August Planning and Public Works Committee meeting has been rescheduled

The Planning and Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8:30 am has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 8:30 am.

The meeting will be held in Lewisburg Council Chambers at 55 South Fifth Street.