North Shore Railroad Maintenance Activities along Railroad Tracks

North Shore Railroad Plans Maintenance Activities along the Railroad Tracks in Lewisburg Borough during August 2024

Lewisburg Borough has been notified by North Shore Railroad that they will be undertaking two major maintenance activities along the railroad tracks in the Borough during the month of August 2024:

  • On or around Wednesday, August 14, 2024, North Shore Railroad will be tamping new stone along the railroad track ties from Borough boundary to Borough boundary.
  • From Monday, August 19, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024, North Shore Railroad will be replacing the railroad track crossing at St. Mary Street in Lewisburg Borough. Mary Street from North Fifth Street to North Seventh Street will be closed to vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian through traffic for this week.  The businesses along St. Mary Street will still be accessible during construction, but all traffic will be prevented from crossing the railroad tracks on St. Mary Street.

West Nile Virus Detected in Borough

Lewisburg Borough has been notified by the Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program at the Northumberland County Conservation District that West Nile Virus has been detected in the Lewisburg Borough.

The Mosquito Borne Disease Control team at the district has been keeping a very close eye on the area and they have been treating mosquito breeding areas with larvae present.  They 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.

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

  • Avoid peak mosquito hours by staying indoors dusk to 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 West Nile Virus.

If residents have questions or concerns regarding mosquitoes or this recent positive, please contact:

Madison Erdman
Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Coordinator/DG&LVR/Agland Preservation
Northumberland County Conservation District
228 Houser Road
Sunbury, PA 17801-6064
Office: 570-495-4665 x303
www.nccdpa.org
Mosquito@nccdpa.org

Hi Lewisburg Residents!

Mosquito season is in full swing in Union 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, 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 unmaintained 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 as well.

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. We know this is not always possible, so if you plan to be outside wear long sleeves and/or repellent that has at least 30% DEET to prevent bites.

2024 Tar/Chip/Sealing Streets Project

Lewisburg Borough’s 2024 Tar/Chip/Sealing Streets Project is expected to be undertaken on Friday, August 2, 2024 or Monday, August 5, 2024 depending upon weather.  The project will focus on the following streets in the Borough’s Fourth Ward:

  1. Matlack Avenue from Buffalo Road to the Wendy’s parking lot
  2. Pennsylvania Avenue from Route 15 to the Borough line
  3. Maclay Avenue from Buffalo Road to the Dead End
  4. Shikelimo Lane from Buffalo Road to Maple Street
  5. Maple Street from Logan Avenue to the Dead End
  6. Logan Avenue from Ikeler Street to the Dead End
  7. Ikeler Street from Route 15 to Maclay Avenue

The Borough’s Public Works Crew will be posting the streets as “No Street Parking” and posting “Fresh Oil” signs.  Lewisburg Borough anticipates that streets will be closed for a short period of time during the material application process.  However, we expect streets will reopen quickly once the material sets.

UPDATE: Municipal Parking Lot 4 (MPL4) Temporary Closure Information

Lewisburg Borough Municipal Parking Lot 4 (MPL4) was closed on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm for construction activities.  MPL4 is the paved/gravel parking lot located along Cherry Alley between North Sixth Street and North Seventh Street (behind Brendan’s Towne Tavern).   THE PAVED PORTION OF MPL4 HAS REOPENED (the section nearest Cherry Alley).  The gravel portion of MPL4 will remain closed until later in the fall when construction is complete.

Fourth of July Office, Public Works and Refuse Schedule

The Lewisburg Borough Office and Publics Works Department will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, to observe the Fourth of July Holiday.  Refuse normally picked up on Thursday, July 4th will be picked up on Wednesday, July 3rd, with Wednesday’s regular collection.  Please have trash out the night before.

Have a safe and great Fourth of July Holiday.

CHANGE TO EMERGENCY SIREN SYSTEM TEST

Please be advised that the scheduling of the Borough of Lewisburg’s emergency siren system test has changed.  The siren system will be activated each first Tuesday of the month at noon to test the system.  This siren system works in conjunction with CodeRED in the event of an emergency.  If there is an emergency the siren sounding would be followed by a CodeRED notification to inform you of more details.