The Alburtis Civil Service Commission will be conducting civil service examinations for full time entry-level patrol officer positions in the Borough of Alburtis Police Department. The examination process includes a written examination, an oral examination, a physical fitness test, and a background investigation, and any appointment to a position in the Department shall be contingent upon passing physical and psychological examinations. The date, time, and place for the first portion of the examination, the written examination, will be determined on or before May 16, 2025.
Any person who desires to participate in the examination process must obtain an official application form from the office of the Borough Manager at the Alburtis Borough Hall, 260 Franklin Street, Alburtis, PA 18011, or at www.alburtis.org. Completed and signed application forms must be submitted to the office of the Borough Manager, Alburtis Borough Hall, 260 Franklin Street, Alburtis, PA 18011 during normal business hours or by mail, and must be received there no later than 3:30 p.m. on May 16, 2025. The Borough is not participating in the application and examination cycle for entry-level police positions conducted by the Lehigh County Chiefs of Police Consortium, so any person desiring to apply for a position with the Borough of Alburtis Police Department at this time should apply through the Alburtis Civil Service Commission as described in this notice.
All applicants must have reached their 21st birthday before the deadline for submitting completed applications. Applicants shall, within one (1) year of being employed by the Borough, reside within the Borough or within ten (10) air miles of the nearest Borough boundary. An applicant must possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma, must be a United States citizen, must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, and must be currently certified by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission. Prior to appointment, a successful candidate must possess a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle commercial or non-commercial driver’s license.
In addition, an applicant must have at least “three (3) years of relevant law enforcement experience” at the time the application is submitted. Such experience means work on-duty as a police officer with criminal law enforcement duties for at least two hundred (200) hours in each of twelve (12) calendar quarters during the eight (8) year period ending on the application due date for one or more of the organizations set forth in paragraphs (A) through (G) below, of which there is at least two hundred (200) hours of such work in each of four (4) calendar quarters during the five (5) year period ending on the application due date for one or more of the organizations set forth in paragraphs (A) through (C) below:
(A) a police department of a Pennsylvania political subdivision having general police powers;
(B) the Pennsylvania State Police;
(C) a Pennsylvania campus police or university police department certified as a criminal justice agency;
(D) a school police officer of a Pennsylvania school entity or nonpublic school;
(E) a Pennsylvania airport authority police department;
(F) a police organization of another U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia which is similar to those described in paragraphs (A) through (E) above;
(G) a military police unit of the United States Armed Forces.
The Borough of Alburtis is an equal opportunity employer, and the Alburtis Borough Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact the Borough Manager to request any reasonable accommodations which may be necessary to submit an application or participate in the examinations.
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This report contains water quality information for the consumers of water provided by your public water supplier, the Borough of Alburtis. You will find basic information on where your water comes from, the amount of detected contaminates that we test for, information of our compliance with drinking water regulations, and where to find further information about drinking water. Our goal is to allow you to make informed choices that may affect your health and have a better understanding about the water that you use every day.
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As a reminder please what until 5pm on Thursdays to place your garbage and recycling at the curb. With that that your materials in these must be secured so that they do not get picked up by the wind and carried throughout the neighborhoods. Violation of these maters will be subject to fines. Below is the ordinance: § 67-802 Outdoor Placement of Refuse.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place any refuse in any street, alley, or other public place in the Borough, or upon any private property in the Borough outside of a completely enclosed building, whether the property is owned by such person or not, unless:
(a) the refuse is placed in proper receptacles for collection which are securely tied or closed so as to prevent any enclosed materials from escaping (other than riff-raff and bound newsprint placed outside at the proper location for collection by the Borough or its Contractor no earlier than 5:00 P.M. on the day before the scheduled collection thereof); and (b) the refuse is placed on the property with the permission of the owner of such property, or is placed in a public right-of-way at a location directed or approved by the Borough Manager or Borough Council for collection by the Borough or its Contractor, no earlier than 5:00 P.M. on the day before the scheduled collection thereof.
Good Morning, the snow emergency has been lifted as of 8:15am, on December 20th, 2025. THank you for your cooperation and patience..
Good Afternoon, in preparation for the upcoming storm, a snow emergency has been declared beginning at 12pm Sunday January 19th, 2025. If you are parked on a snow emergency route, please move your vehicle to avoid being ticketed and/towed. there is additional parking additional parking available at the lower end of the Alburtis Area Community Center. All cars that park in that lot will need to be removed 24 hours after the snow ends.
The Borough of Alburtis is excited to partner with the East Penn Chamber to expand on our hometown hero banners! In addition to the banners currently on display, the Borough has identified 30 additional spaces for new banners to be hung. Please call Hayden at 484-828-9777 to coordinate time to drop off items or mail items to 191 Main Street Suite 205 Emmaus, PA 18049. All original photos will be returned once the banner is created. please click
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Our 2025 budget was adopted on 12/23/24, if you wish to view our budget you can view it by clicking
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The Borough of Alburtis burn ban will be lifted in conjunction with the expiration of the county wide burn ban set to expire on December 15th. Thank you everyone for your patience and cooperation during this time.
The 2025 meeting dates for the Borough of Alburtis are as follows:
Borough Council:
Jan.8ᵗʰ,and Jan 29th, Feb. 12th and 26th, Mar.12th and 26th, Apr. 9th and 30th, May 14th and 28th, June 11th and 25th, July 9th and 30th, Aug. 13th and 27th, Sept. 10th and 24th; Oct. 8th and 29th, Nov. 12th, and 24th, Dec. 10th and 29th
Borough Council meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Alburtis Park and Recreation Commission:
As needed
Planning Commission:
3rd Tuesday of each month as needed
Highway/Water/Sewer Committees:
last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm as needed
Policy/Personnel/Public Safety Committees:
3rd Wednesday of each month as needed
Pension Board:
Jan. 29th at 6:45 pm, Apr. 30th at 6:45 pm, July 30th at 6:45 pm and Oct. 29th at 6:45 pm
Alburtis Borough Authority (Water Authority):
Apr. 22nd at 7:00 pm and Oct. 21st at 7:00 pm
Borough Business Revitalization:
First Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m.
Environmental Advisory Council: as needed
Budget:
Sept. 17th, Oct. 22nd, Nov. 19th and Dec. 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
Zoning Hearing Board: as needed
All meetings are held in the Borough Hall, 260 Franklin St., Alburtis, PA. The public is invited to attend.
The Alburtis Borough Hall is accessible to the physically handicapped. If you need any reasonable accommodations for a disability, please call 610-966-4777 or email office@alburtis.org to make arrangements.
To view our 2025 Budget please click
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The East Penn Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to partner with the Borough of Alburtis for their annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony! The Tree Lighting Festivities will culminate a full day of holiday cheer throughout the borough! This portion of the day's festivities will be held at the Alburtis Fire Company and Alburtis Park (328 S Main St, Alburtis, PA 18011) from 3:00 to 5:30, with the ceremony beginning promptly at 5:00. In addition to the ceremony, there will be local food and drink vendors along with local businesses offering kids activities.
All are invited to attend this full day of events (outlined below).
Is your business interestd in participating in this event? Contact Hayden Rinde (haydenr@lehighvalleychamber.org) or Emily Brosky (emilyb@lehighvalleychamber.org) for more information!. Additional info can be found by clicking
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Please note that simply having a lead service line does not mean that your drinking water contains high levels of lead. The Borough of Emmaus tests the system for lead and copper every 3 years and has not exceeded the EPA’s lead action level of 0.010 mg/L.
To identify your service line material, locate the water meter in your basement or the lowest level of your home. Look at the pipe that comes through the outside wall and connects to the water meter. Note the color of the pipe and use the examples shown to determine your service line material. If your service line is silver, use a magnet to differentiate between lead and galvanized steel pipe. The magnet will stick to galvanized steel but not to lead. If you can, please also take a picture of your service line and email it to snemeth@alburtis.org with your address so we can enter the information into our records. You can also use an EPA recognized lead test kit purchased at your local hardware or home improvement store or hire a licensed and insured plumber to perform a pipe survey of your home.
Once you have identified your service line material, report your findings by email to snemeth@alburtis.org, or phone using number 6109664777.
If your home or business meets the criteria for lead and copper sampling, you could have your address added to the lead and copper sampling list. Lead and copper sampling is free of charge and involves a Water Lab employee dropping off instructions and bottles for you to fill. A Water Lab employee will pick up the filled bottles the next morning. Lead and copper sampling typically occurs every three years with the next event being in 2025. Additional info can be found by clicking
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The Borough of Alburtis has a ban on open burning, effective since, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, until further notice due to a Moderate danger for wildfires, in accordance with the Wildfire Danger Ratings issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). No open outdoor fires are permitted to be kindled or maintained during this ban. At this time due to the on going drought conditions we will be adding the following restrictions to help conserve water during the current drought conditions. No Washing of streets, roads, sidewalks, driveways or any outdoor paved surface, except when necessary for repaving. No filling or topping off of swimming pools. No Car washing, except in car wash facilities that recycle water. No Watering lawns and gardens, except with the use of a hand-held hose or container. Thank you for your cooperation.
Brought to you by the Alburtis Area Community Center and its sponsors, October 26th with a rain date of October 27th 2024 Time: Parade kicks off at 7pm sharp!
Fall Festival will take place earlier in the day at the Alburtis Area Community Center 220 w 2nd st Alburtis pa 18011 starting at 12noon until 3pm
Come out and bring those chairs and grab a spot along the route. Food trucks will be ready to serve at 430pm located at the lower baseball field at 220 w 2nd st Alburtis pa 18011. Access the event flyer by clicking
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The Borough of Alburtis has several ordinances geared towards exterior property maintenance. Chapter 93: weed control and Chapter 56: Curbs, Sidewalks, and Walkways. § 93-201 Restricted Vegetation. No Person owning or occupying any property within the Borough shall permit any Restricted Vegetation to grow or remain upon such property at a height in excess of eight inches (8”). Any Restricted Vegetation in violation of this Section is hereby declared to be a nuisance and detrimental to the health, safety, cleanliness, comfort, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Borough. Additional info and other friendly reminders can be found by clicking
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The Borough Council of the Borough of Alburtis will receive sealed bids for the collection and disposal of solid municipal waste and certain recyclable materials for three years or five years (with provisions under which the term may be extended for an additional year at the Borough’s option) commencing on January 1, 2025, until 7:00 p.m. prevailing time on September 11, 2024, at the Alburtis Borough Hall, 260 Franklin Street, Alburtis, Pennsylvania 18011. Bids will be publicly opened and read at that time.General instructions, the proposed form of contract, other contract documents, and the mandatory Microsoft Excel form for submitting bid amounts, may be obtained by e-mail by contacting the Borough Manager at 610-966-4777 or office@alburtis.org. Access the full advertisement and additional bids by clicking
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Our Annual Municipal Audit and Financial Report is now available to the public for viewing
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Corey and Kimberly's Ride Continues will be held on October 5th, with a rain date of October 6th for additional info please view the event flyer. Access the event flyer by clicking
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This report contains water quality information for the consumers of water provided by your public water supplier, the Borough of Alburtis. You will find basic information on where your water comes from, the amount of detected contaminates that we test for, information of our compliance with drinking water regulations, and where to find further information about drinking water. Our goal is to allow you to make informed choices that may affect your health and have a better understanding about the water that you use every day.
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July 3rd to July 6th a carnival will be in town, hosted by the Alburtis Area Community Center. Access the event flyer by clicking
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Additional info such as dates, times, and ride info can be found by clicking
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The Borough of Alburtis is seeking applications/ resumes for the position of Part Time Police Officer.
The pay rate is $25.73/hr
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
-Be a United States citizen
-must hold PA ACT 120 Certification
-Be at least 21 years of age
-Have a valid PA driver’s license
-Have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
-Be physically and mentally fit to perform all duties, as per MPOETC regulations
-Must pass a complete background investigation
-Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a law enforcement officer required
Interested candidates are invited to email a resume including three professional references to chief@alburtispd.org
The Borough of Alburtis has issued a ban on open burning, effective today, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, until further notice due to a Moderate danger for wildfires, in accordance with the Wildfire Danger Ratings issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). No open outdoor fires are permitted to be kindled or maintained during this ban..
To view our 2024 Budget please click
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The 2023 meeting dates for the Borough of Alburtis are as follows:
Reorganization Meeting:
Jan 2nd at 7pm
Borough Council:
Jan 10th and Jan 31st, Feb. 14th and 28th, Mar.13th and 27th, Apr. 10th and 24th, May 8th and 29th, June 12th and 26th, July 10th and 31st, Aug. 14th and 28th, Sept. 11th and 25th; Oct. 9th and 30th, Nov. 13th, and 27th, Dec. 11th and 23rd
Borough Council meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Alburtis Park and Recreation Commission:
As needed
Planning Commission:
2nd Tuesday of each month as needed
Highway/Water/Sewer Committees:
last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm as needed
Policy/Personnel/Public Safety Committees:
3rd Wednesday of each month as needed
Pension Board:
Jan. 31st at 6:45 pm, Apr. 24th at 6:45 pm, July 31st at 6:45 pm and Oct. 30th at 6:45 pm
Alburtis Borough Authority (Water Authority):
Apr. 22nd at 7:00 pm and Oct. 23rd at 7:00 pm
Borough Business Revitalization:
First Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m.
Environmental Advisory Council: as needed
Budget:
Sept. 18th, Oct. 16th, Nov. 20th and Dec. 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Zoning Hearing Board: as needed
All meetings are held in the Borough Hall, 260 Franklin St., Alburtis, PA. The public is invited to attend.
The Alburtis Borough Hall is accessible to the physically handicapped. If you need any reasonable accommodations for a disability, please call 610-966-4777 to make arrangements.
During the Coronavirus pandemic period, the meetings and public participation at these meetings may not be held in person at Borough Hall but rather by remote connection, using a virtual meeting platform to allow for participation by all official Council/board/committee members and any member of the public, including a mechanism for participants to submit questions and offer comments during the public portion of the meeting. Directions for connection to and participation in any public meeting not held in person before the public at Borough Hall will be published on the Borough’s publicly accessible website,
To view our 2023 Budget please click
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In an effort to provide more reliable communications with residents and also to fulfill a requirement of the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection), the Borough of Alburtis has implemented Swiftreach Networks, Inc. as our Emergency Notification service provider.Smart911 is a high speed notification program with the capability of delivering recorded warnings to the entire community, via telephone, email, text or pager. If you prefer to be notified in a way other than your listed home phone number, please visit our
EMERGENCY ALERTS page and click on the Smart911 icon. This system will enable the Borough to contact you when there is a water issue, snow emergency or other important issues. All of the calls will have the caller ID of the Borough of Alburtis.
What do we do?
We are the "Call before you dig!" company for all of Pennsylvania. If you plan to disturb the earth with powered equipment, you are required by Pennsylvania law to notify the underground utility companies of your intent to do so. Notification occurs by calling 8-1-1 or 1-800-242-1776, 24 hours of the day, every day of the year. Notification can also be done on our website at www.paonecall.org.
We will then notify the utility companies nearby of your intent to dig. The utility companies are responsible to mark where their underground lines are located with colored flags, paint or chalk.
Please Note:
• PA One Call does not mark utility lines.
• In some cases, the utility company may not mark the service lines you own.
• If you need your sewer drain cleared be sure to check www.paonecall.org/crossbore for Call Before You Clear information or call 811 for more information.
Why should you call?
Safe digging is no accident! If you are installing a fence or deck, or digging for a mailbox post, patio or other excavation project, it is important to Know What’s Below. Dial 8-1-1 or 1-800-242-1776 before you dig. The utility companies do not want an accident, either. The best way to learn where underground utility lines are located is to call before you dig.
For more information, visit www.pa811.org
Homeowner Quick Tips
• One easy phone call to 8-1-1 three to ten business days before digging begins helps keep your neighborhood safe.
• Call on Monday or Tuesday if you plan to dig on Saturday or Sunday.
• The utility companies will mark where their underground lines are located with colored paint, flags or chalk.
• Do not remove the flags if you see them in your yard.
• Our service is no cost to homeowners.
• Did you hire someone to install your fence, deck or new patio? Ask to see the PA One Call serial number before allowing them to dig on your property.
The Excavator’s Responsibility
• Dial 8-1-1 or 1-800-242-1776.
• Do not allow anyone to excavate on your property without calling.
• Always look for the markings on the ground before your dig date.
• If you do not see markings, do not allow anyone to dig. Wait for the lines to be marked by the utility.
• Whoever places the call will receive an email or fax with a list of facility owners who have marked or have not marked. Pay attention to this message.
• Respect the markings by not removing flags or disturbing the actual markings.
• Exercise care around the marked lines by hand digging.
• When the project is complete, the excavator should remove the flags or marks from the ground or pavement.
• Report mishaps by dialing 8-1-1. Report emergencies by dialing 9-1-1.
There is a major drug addiction and drug overdose problem in the U.S. These national epidemics pose serious threats to the health, safety and well
being of our nation's young people.
National studies show that teens are now more likely to abuse a prescription drug than an illegal street drug. In addition, prescription medications have become the leading cause of accidental childhood poisonings.
Reducing drug accessibility and education on medication misuse, for both parents and kids, are key components in our nation's efforts to address these serious issues and make a positive impact in the lives of the children who live in the communities we serve.
KidCents and The Rite Aid Foundation are proud to partner with local law enforcement agencies to help create a safe environment for children to live and grow
KidCents and The Rite Aid Foundation are committed to supporting a safe environment for children in our communities by helping to reduce the misuse of medications by adolescents and accidental childhood poisonings.
The Safe Medication Disposal Program advances that mission by providing local law enforcement agencies in Rite Aid service areas with medication disposal units to ensure that individuals can safely dispose of unwanted medications in an environmentally-friendly manner, while keeping them out of the hands of kids and tee
In an effort to provide more reliable communications with residents and also to fulfill a requirement of the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection), the Borough of Alburtis has implemented Swiftreach Networks, Inc. as our Emergency Notification service provider.SMART911 is a high speed notification program with the capability of delivering recorded warnings to the entire community, via telephone, email, text or pager. If you prefer to be notified in a way other than your listed home phone number, please visit our
EMERGENCY ALERTS page and click on the Smart911 icon. This system will enable the Borough to contact you when there is a water issue, snow emergency or other important issues. All of the calls will have the caller ID of the Borough of Alburtis.
