Lewisburg Safety Action Plan – Public Engagement Comments and Recommendations

The Borough of Lewisburg is excited to announce the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan!

This project is funded by a Safe Streets and Road for All (SS4A) planning grant from the US Department of Transportation. When completed, the Plan will help to improve safety for all modes of transportation by identifying needs within the network and appropriate countermeasures, and guiding transportation safety investments for the next several years.

Phase 2 of the public engagement process kicked off on May 21, 2025 with the second Public Open House held on May 21, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Lewisburg Hotel. This meeting focused on reviewing draft proposed recommendations, and gave participants an opportunity to ask questions of the project team and provide comments. Participants were also asked to provide input that will inform the prioritization of proposed projects. If you were not able to attend the meeting, the introductory presentation and virtual versions of the engagement exercises can be found at the links below. These exercises will be available until June 13:

Introductory Presentation – https://pdflink.to/afbf2bb3/

Information Boards- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LewisburgPlanFeedback

Comment Box- Lewisburg Comment Box – Miro

Project Prioritization Exercise- https://prettyform.addxt.com/a/form/vf/1FAIpQLScl41o9fJbNqocPeVb7XuEpTS83cFmTKqqSZD_1yJBpqleoTw

Phase 1 of the Public Engagement for the development of a Safety Action Plan has been completed.  This included a public survey, Public Open House and online engagement.  The following link can be used to view the results: Public Engagement Phase1 Results.

For more information about the project, please contact:

Shannon Berkey
Community Development/Grant Manager
Email: sberkey@lewisburgborough.org
Phone: (570) 523-3614 ext. 314

 

REFUSE COLLECTION HOURS REMINDER

Lewisburg Borough Refuse Collection between the hours of 6:30 am – 3:00 pm

Lewisburg Borough would like to remind all residents, property owners, and businesses that collection of your refuse could occur anytime between 6:30 am – 3:00 pm on your scheduled refuse pick-up day.  Although you may have become accustomed to our Refuse Crew collecting your refuse at a certain time of day, please note that schedules change (as happened today due to equipment failure).  Today, we had multiple people running behind the refuse truck with their household garbage because it was not out at the curb for collection when our crew passed their property.  Such a practice is dangerous for the resident who is running down the street with garbage bags in their hands and slows down our crew when they have to make additional unplanned stops.

Please make sure you have your bagged refuse in your water-tight container at the curbside/roadside by 6:30 am on your scheduled day of collection.  Please also note that Lewisburg Borough will be altering some of its daily trash collection routes for better staff efficiency and to help with equipment wear and tear.  The day of your refuse collection will not change, but the time of day your refuse is collected may vary.  It is very important that your refuse containers are curbside/roadside by 6:30 am on the scheduled day of collection as the Refuse Crew will not be able to return later in the day to collect refuse that was placed out after they already passed.

Memorial Day Holiday Refuse Schedule

The Lewisburg Borough Office and Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, to observe Memorial Day.  Refuse normally picked up on Monday will be picked up Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and refuse normally picked up on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, will be picked up on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, along with refuse normally picked up on Wednesday.  Thursday and Friday trash pick-up will be on the regularly scheduled day.  Residents are advised to place trash at their designated pick-up location the night before their scheduled pick-up to guarantee service on the specified day.  Thank you.

Lewisburg Safety Action Plan – Public Engagement Results

Phase 1 of the Public Engagement for the development of a Safety Action Plan has been completed.  This included a public survey, Public Open House and online engagement.  The following link can be used to view the results Public Engagement Phase1 Results.  Mark your calendar for the second Public Open House that will take place on Wednesday, May 21st from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Lewisburg Hotel Ballroom.  At this meeting we will seek public input on the proposed recommendations to be included in the Plan.

For more information about the project, please contact:
Shannon Berkey
Community Development/Grant Manager
Email: sberkey@lewisburgborough.org
Phone: (570) 523-3614 ext. 314

SHADE TREE COMMISSION TO OBSERVE ARBOR DAY

On Friday, April 25th at 4:30pm, the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission (STC) will observe Arbor Day. The Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission is celebrating 40 consecutive years as a Tree City. Having a Tree City designation shows the continued community commitment to planting and preserving our public trees. As a Tree City you must meet the requirements of forming a tree board, administering the borough’s tree ordinance, having an annual budget and annual observance of Arbor Day.  The STC requests the public to please join this Arbor Day event at 43 Market St near the corner of Front St in Lewisburg as the annual tradition of planting a tree continues. This year the STC will be planting a large native Tulip tree at the former residence of Virginia “Gini” Kessler, a longtime borough resident and Shade Tree Commission member, to commemorate Arbor Day in Lewisburg. Amy Levan, STC Commission Chair emphasizes, “This year we chose to plant a tree at the former residence of Gini Kessler in recognition of the importance of her tireless work, dedication and commitment to preserving and enhancing the shade trees of downtown Lewisburg.” Before the planting, you are invited to Merrill Linn Conservancy’s Tree Walk Program Series: Arbor Day Tree Walk in Downtown Lewisburg at 3:30pm beginning in Hufnagle Park and ending at 43 Market St, co-sponsored by the STC. Join Bucknell Biology professor and Certified Tree Expert Dr. Chris Martine on a stroll through downtown Lewisburg to visit and learn about trees in Lewisburg. All ages are welcome and registration is required. Please register at linnconservancy.org/registration. Following the ceremony at 5pm, Kristina Slack and her team at Brasserie Louis will offer tree-themed mocktails and cocktails.

For those interested in more information about the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission, they may 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.

Good Friday (April 18th) Refuse Pickup Schedule

The Lewisburg Borough Office,  Public Works Department, and Refuse Department will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. Refuse normally collected on Thursday will instead be collected on Wednesday this week along with the normal Wednesday collections.  Refuse normally collected on Friday will instead be collected on Thursday this week.  Please remember to place your refuse containers out the night before as collection may be earlier the usual.