April 2015 Borough Newsletter

BOYERTOWN BOROUGH NEWSLETTER – Spring 2015
The Borough of Boyertown
100 South Washington Street, Boyertown, PA 19512
610-369-3028
www.boyertownborough.org
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EARTHFEST 2015 ~ Earth Day in the Boyertown Community Park will be celebrated on Saturday, April
25 from 10AM to 2PM. This event promises to be better than ever with many programs and activities.
At 1:00, join us at the band shell in the back of the park for a presentation from the
Philadelphia Zoo ~ “Who’s Who at the Zoo!! Come and discover amazing
characteristics that define birds, mammals and reptiles. Learn all about
classification and how animals adapt for survival in the wild.
Our annual shred event, sponsored by Gerhart, Hartman & Ritner, will once again be available from 10 –
12. Bring your items to be shredded safely and securely. GH&R is pleased to provide this service again
this year at Earthfest.
The library will also be at the event the entire time to collect your gently used books and DVDs. Books
will also be available for purchase.
There will be pony rides and fun nature and recycling activities. Your spring
flowers and trees will be available for purchase along with many other activities
and nature crafts to make. We invite you to come and welcome and pet the
piglets. And as always, there will be plenty of good food available the entire
time.
The YMCA will host its annual “Healthy Kids Day” in conjunction with the Earth Day. They will offer
crafts, a moon bounce, an obstacle course and other fun activities.
At 12:30, the winners of the BBB Photography Contest will be announced. Also,
the Borough will be presented, for the 8th consecutive year, with the “Tree City
USA Award”. The Tree Committee, a sub-committee of the Design Committee
of the BBB has been instrumental in assisting the Borough with the annual
recertification of this prestigious designation.
All children are invited to create a poster on “what Earth Day means to me”. All posters will be
displayed at the event.
Our Trash-to-Treasure Contest & Flea Market is brought to you this year by Berks Mont Trading Co.
Submit your items that have been refurbished, repaired or refreshed. We are pleased to have “Barn
Fresh” and other flea market/antique dealers participating.
Please check the borough website at www.boyertownborough.org for more
information on the Earthfest and Trash to Treasure Contest.
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Spring Clean Up Day
Saturday, May 9
9AM – 11AM
Calling all organizations,
families and individuals ~ we
are planning our annual Spring Clean-Up Day.
Come out and join Building a Better Boyertown
and the Borough with a Community clean-up
after a long winter. Volunteers are wanted to
help with sweeping, trash removal, mulching
and planting in the Borough and along the main
streets. Sign up by calling the BBB office at 610369-3054 or email manager@boyertownpa.org.
Remember to bring gloves and brooms if you
have them. Trash bags will be provided.
ROAD CLOSINGS IN TOWN ~
April 18 ~ Please note that East Philadelphia
Avenue will be closed from Chestnut Street to
Washington Street on Saturday, April 18
between the hours of 10AM and 3PM for the
BBB “Coming out of Hibernation” event.
Monday, May 25 ~ Memorial Day Parade.
Parade starts at the Senior High School at 9AM.
Watch for information on upcoming road repairs
in the borough this summer.
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Please be reminded that the borough
ordinance requires all persons living in the
borough to keep their lawns mowed and
their sidewalks clear of weeds.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES ~
“Ribbons of Respect”
Blue ribbons are popping
up across Berks County,
serving as a symbol of thanks to local police
officers.
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Borough Council has unanimously approved the
sale of the rail yard property to the Berks
County Redevelopment Authority. This sale will
provide greater opportunities for the growth
and success of the Colebrookdale Railroad and
the Borough.
The policemen need to see that we do support
them and recognize how much they mean to the
safety of our community.
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Residents are encouraged to show their support
of our law enforcement and are encouraged to
display the ribbons outside of homes or
businesses between March 20 and April 20.
FINALLY
SPRING IS IN THE AIR
I SEE SOME GREENING, NOT
MUCH, BUT SOME.
OUR STREET CREW IS
CLEANING OUR STREETS SO
I AM GOING TO SWEEP THE
PAVEMENT OF DEBRIS FROM A VERY
LONG WINTER.
IT’S TIME TO PRETTY OUR LITTLE TOWN!
I AM READY TO PLANT SOME FLOWERS.
HOW ABOUT YOU!
Take a moment to send a card of support to
your local police. Most importantly, if you see a
police officer, be sure to thank them for their
service.
Boyertown will once again participate in the PA
aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education
Project.
MESSAGE FROM MAYOR MARIANNE DEERY
WHAT’S NEW IN THE PARK? ~
COMMUNITY PARK
FRANKLIN STREET PARK
WASHINGTON STREET PARK
The Disc Golf Course will be closed on Saturday,
April 25 from 9AM – 3PM for Earthfest.
There is a position open on the Park &
Recreation Board. Members of the Park & Rec
board must be a resident of the Borough and
love the park. Any interested candidate should
contact the Borough Manager.
Won’t you please
consider
becoming a
supporter of
Boyertown’s
Sensational
Summer and Fun
Days events?
Your generous
sponsorship
dollars help us to
provide the fireworks and pig races at Fun Days
and educational and fun activities during our
Earth Day and Fall Festival events. A $100
donation to the park will allow you to be a
“Friend of the Park”. Sponsorships of larger
amounts are still available. For more
information, contact Borough Hall or Lori
Carnes at 610-367-9821.
Calendar of Park Activities:
Saturday, April 25 Earth Day 10AM – 2PM
Saturday, May 9 Disc Golf Tournament
Smoking is no longer allowed in any of the
Boyertown Community Parks. Skateboarding is
also banned in the parks. Bicycles are allowed in
the park but not on the playgrounds, the
pavilions and the walking trail.
Please be reminded that while dogs are allowed
in the park (they love the walking trail as well),
they must be kept on a leash and all dog waste
must be cleaned up. Bags are available in
various locations courtesy of the Boyertown
Kiwanis.
Please note that the bathrooms in the park are
closed unless there is a park event. However, the
family/handicapped bathroom is available during
park hours.
(for more information go to www.mrdiscgolf.com)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
May 28, 29 and 30 ~ Fun Days in the Park
Saturday, May 23 ~ Boyertown Community Pool
opens
Monday, June 8 ~ Lewis and Clark Circus
Saturday, September 5 – Duryea Day
Saturday, October 17 ~ Fall Festival
Park & Recreation Board meets the 3rd Tuesday
of each month at 7PM in the council room. Next
meeting is Tuesday, April 20.
Park hours – dawn to dusk.
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Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall
soon see the results of their love!
~ Sitting Bull