Harris Township - Centre County, Pennsylvania

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Fall 2009 Newsletter

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From: Amy Farkas

Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 11:19 AM

Subject: Harris Township Update, May 17th

Hi Everyone;
Just a few things to note in the Township.

(1) Yard Sale Signs

Yard sale season is in full swing. As a reminder, residents are not permitted to put any signs in the public right of way. This means that yard sale signs cannot be placed on the side of any public road. Signs can be placed on private property, provided you have the permission of the property owner. If you have questions about this regulation or you would like to know where the public right of way is on your street, please call the Township office, 466-6228.

(2) Cable Work on Route 45/322
Fiber optic cable is being laid from Ohio to New Jersey. A portion of this project is running through Harris Township, along Routes 45 and 322. The Township does not have many details on the project itself or what the fiber optic cable is for. The Township did call and verify that the contractor is permitted to withdraw water from Spring Creek near the Military Museum.

(3) Yard Waste

Spring leaf and brush collection may be finished, but residents still have an option to dispose of yard waste. Glenn O. Hawbaker accepts yard waste at its recycling center. The center is located 2145 North Atherton Street and can be reached by phone at 272-0008.

Residents are also permitted to burn yard waste (note: residents are not allowed to burn leaves). The Township requires that you call Centre County dispatch to let them know that you are planning to burn. That number is (800) 479-0050.

(4) Tree City USA

Harris Township has been named a Tree City USA for the third year in a row. Signs have been placed on Church Street and East Main Street in honor of our acheivement. To be eligible to be a Tree City USA, the Township must meet certain criteria, including spending at least $2 per capita on tree planting and maintenance.

(5) Elks Pool Open to the Public This Summer

The State College Elks Country Club, as a means of community service, will open their pool to the general public during the renovations of the Welch Pool this summer. For further information and rates, contact the Elks office at 466-7231 or online at www.elks1600.com

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Have a wonderful week!
Amy

Amy Farkas
Harris Township Manager
P.O. Box 20
224 East Main Street
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 466-6228
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Of Community Interest

From the 2009 Fall Newsletter

NEWS AND NOTES FROM AROUND THE TOWNSHIP

Township Plans Streetscape Project in Boalsburg

Harris Township is pleased to be the recipient of a transportation enhancements grant from PennDOT. The grant will be used to complete a streetscape project in Boalsburg.

The Township plans to install pedestrian accommodations on Church Street, including a new sidewalk from the traffic signal at Boal Avenue to the intersection of Old Boalsburg Road. Existing sidewalk panels will also be replaced on Church Street from Old Boalsburg Road to the intersection with Pine Street.

In addition to the sidewalks, a new pedestrian crossing device will also be installed on the traffic signal at Boal Avenue and Church Street. This device will give pedestrians extra time to cross Boal Avenue from the Pennsylvania Military Museum before the traffic signal turns green for motorists.

Work on the project is expected to be completed in summer 2010.

Plans Submitted for Rockey and Homan Lands

The Township received land development plans over the summer for the Rockey Farm and the Homan tract. The Rockey Farm is located on Route 45, adjacent to Kaywood and Aspen Heights. The Homan tract is located at the back of the existing Kaywood development.

The plans for the Homan tract call for the development of 40 single family residential lots on approximately 14 acres at the back of the existing Kaywood development. The tract has public sewer and water. Because of the development’s potential impact on the existing neighborhood, the Township has asked that the developer perform a traffic study at several locations inside Kaywood. The traffic study will consider pedestrians and bicyclists, in addition to motor vehicles.

The developer of the Rockey Farm has submitted plans for 12 townhouse and 9 single family units on the 119 acre property. The land has public sewer and water.

Last December, the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment for lands zoned agricultural that are located inside the public sewer service area. As the Rockey Farm meets this definition, the developer is eligible for a reduction in the amount of open space required on the tract if workforce housing is proposed. At this time, no workforce units are proposed, though the developer has indicated she may propose workforce house units in a future land development plan.

The Township has created email groups to keep interested residents informed on the progress on these plans. If you would like to be included on these lists, please email Township Manager Amy Farkas at akfarkas@comcast.net.

Township residents can stay informed about community activities by tuning into Township-sponsored programs on CGTV. Board of Supervisors meetings air on the following days and times during the second week of each month: Tuesday – 7:30 PM; Wednesday – 2:00 PM; Thursday – 9:00 AM; Friday – 4:00AM; and Sunday – 8:00 AM.

You also have the opportunity to view programs from the Military Museum in Boalsburg, including the monthly Military History Speaker Series. Check your local listings, contact C-NET, or visit www.centreconnect.org for more information.