Austin Borough

08/26/2026

A quick reminder that it's the First Day of School in Austin!

Be safe and Follow the Rules to ensure all Kids get on and off the bus safely!!

Welcome Back Kids!! 🎒

08/24/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH WIPES 🚨

“Flushable” wipes have caused clogs in our lift stations and wastewater treatment plant pumps.

“Flushable” does NOT mean flushable in the Borough of Austin.

Wipes do not break down like toilet paper and can clog pumps, cause backups, and lead to costly repairs.

‼️‼️‼️PLEASE NEVER FLUSH WIPES.‼️‼️‼️

This includes flushable, baby, cleaning, disinfecting, makeup-removal, and other disposable wipes.

Wipes belong in the trash.

Toilets are for toilet paper and human waste.

Thank you for helping protect Austin’s sewer system.

08/23/2026

We Are SO PROUD to Welcome the team behind the Sizerville State Park Concession to our town! ❤️

We cannot wait for you to bring your culinary delights to residents and visitors alike! 🍔🔥

Thank you for choosing Austin as the next chapter in your journey and for investing in our community. We’re thrilled to have you here and excited to see all that you’ll bring to Main Street!

From Sizerville to Austin, we’re ready to welcome you with open arms! 🥳

Welcome to Austin!

We’re so glad you’re here! ❤️

08/09/2026

Heads up, if you're able to make it: there's a Rural Health Plan town hall happening in Emporium on August 19th, 6 to 7:30pm, at Cameron County High School Auditorium (601 Woodland Ave).

The Pennsylvania Rural Health Association and Cameron County Commissioners are putting it together so people in our area can actually weigh in on health care access, behavioral health, maternal health, workforce shortages, broadband, all the stuff that hits us hardest out here. Local health systems and decision makers are supposed to be there too, so it's a real chance to say what you're dealing with, not just listen to a presentation.

If you've dealt with long drives for care, long waits, or worry about what happens if services keep shrinking around here, this is worth an hour and a half of your evening.

Light refreshments too.

07/31/2026

🚧 Road Work Alert – Suit-Kote in Austin Borough 🚧

Suit-Kote is in the Borough today performing roadway work.

Please avoid driving on any roads that have been treated for at least three (3) hours after application. Driving on freshly treated surfaces can damage the roadway and track material onto other streets and vehicles.

If you must travel, please use caution, obey all traffic control measures, and follow any directions provided by the work crews.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this maintenance work is completed.

07/21/2026

⛈️ Weather Alert for Austin Borough ⛈️

Well... if your mud was finally starting to dry out, Mother Nature has other plans. We hope you got your mowing finished this morning!
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move into the Austin area between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, with the potential for:

🌩️ Damaging wind gusts
🌧️ Heavy rainfall
🧊 Possible hail
🌪️ An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

Please secure loose outdoor items, use extra caution if you're traveling, and keep an eye out for downed trees and power lines. Never approach or drive over downed wires; assume they are energized and report them immediately.

⚡ To Any Report Power Outages

West Penn Power (FirstEnergy): 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or text OUT to 544487 (LIGHTS).

Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative: 1-800-343-2559.

Stay weather aware, Austin, and stay safe.

07/20/2026

Please take note of new policies for Austin Food Pantry pick up tomorrow.

Thank you!

07/16/2026

⚠️ Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17 ⚠️

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday due to wildfire smoke impacting our region.

Residents of Austin Borough are encouraged to take precautions, especially: • Young children • Older adults • Individuals with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions.

If possible, limit prolonged outdoor activity, keep windows closed, and consider using air conditioning or an air purifier if available. If you must be outdoors for an extended period, be mindful of any symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, or irritation.

Please check on neighbors, family members, and others who may be especially vulnerable during this event.

Stay informed by monitoring current air quality conditions at AirNow.gov.

Statewide Friday 👇

Pennsylvania DEP has declared a statewide Code PURPLE 🟣 Air Quality Alert for particulate matter for Friday, July 17, 2026.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will impact Pennsylvania creating code purple concentrations of PM2.5.

Young children, elderly, and those with respiratory problems should avoid all outdoor physical activity.

Check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in your area throughout the day.

bit.ly/4hnjXyW for details on this alert.

07/15/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Suit-Kote has postponed the road work that was originally scheduled for this Friday, July 17th.

We will share the new date as soon as it is provided to the Borough.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We appreciate your cooperation and will keep residents updated as more information becomes available.

07/12/2026

As Pennsylvania's new budget moves forward, it brings continued opportunities that can benefit rural communities like Austin.

What it means for Austin:

• Funding opportunities remain available for infrastructure, and community development.

• Continued investment in roads, bridges, water, and sewer projects can help improve services.

• The key is being prepared. By planning ahead and pursuing grants, Austin can continue moving important projects forward.

Most importantly, this budget is a reminder that there is reason to be hopeful. Austin's future isn't determined by the size of our town. Rather, it's shaped by the dedication of the people who call it home.

With hard work, collaboration, and a shared vision, we can continue building a stronger community for generations to come.

BREAKING: The Pennsylvania House and Senate have passed the 2026 state budget. It will now head to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk for approval.