UPDATE REGARDING THE DEMOLITION OF 303, 305, AND 307 DEPOT STREET

On July 2, 2026, a portion of the roof of the structure located at 303, 305, and 307 Depot Street collapsed. That same day, Gibson-Thomas Engineering performed an inspection of the structure and determined that it was structurally unsafe, unfit for human occupancy, and a danger to public safety. Gibson-Thomas Engineering further concluded that the structure was at risk of further partial or complete collapse. Based on the findings of the inspection and the risk that the structure poses to public safety, Gibson-Thomas Engineering recommended that the structure be condemned and demolished. Additionally, because of the risk to various adjacent buildings and portions of Depot Street, Gibson-Thomas Engineering recommended that those adjacent properties remain unoccupied, and that the portion of Depot Street and the alley between the intersections with SR 119 Northbound and SR 119 Southbound be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic until the structure was demolished.

In response to this urgent safety concern, the Borough declared an emergency. At its meeting on July 6, 2026, the Borough Council voted to extend the emergency declaration and took formal action to authorize the emergency demolition of the structure. Following the solicitation of multiple emergency bids, the Borough contracted with T.C. Shallenberger Construction Company to perform the emergency demolition work.

On July 9, 2026, the Borough obtained a judicial order authorizing the emergency demolition of the structure, providing the necessary legal clearance to proceed expeditiously with the demolition.

The Borough and T.C. Shallenberger Construction Company are currently working together to bring about the demolition of the structure in a timely and safe manner. Both parties are taking all necessary steps to prepare for the demolition, which is expected to commence in the very near future. The safety of the Borough’s residents and the surrounding community remains the Borough’s highest priority throughout this process.

Due to the ongoing risk to public safety, the above-mentioned portion of Depot Street will remain closed until the demolition is complete and the site has been properly secured.

Further updates will be provided as the demolition progresses.

The Borough appreciates the patience and cooperation of all its residents during this process.

There will be no meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board tomorrow, June 9, 2026.  The Zoning Hearing Board’s next regular meeting will take place on July 14, 2026. At that meeting, the Board is expected to consider and vote on the Hearing Officer’s Report and Recommendation regarding the Aroma Joe’s variance application.

BRUSH PICK UP

Brush pick up has started for 2026. 

Please call the Borough Office to be placed on the pick up list.

Pick up is the last Tuesday of every month weather permitting.  

Brush Pile Rules:

1.  Brush MUST be placed at the curb (NOT ON THE STREET)

2.  NO leaves, decorative grass, vines, garbage, construction materials, etc. mixed in with brush 

3.  Root balls CANNOT be attached to bushes

4.  Brush pile should be a managable size

The Borough reserves the right to refuse to pick up brush depending on the size of the pile or if there are items from the above list mixed in.