Sinking Spring Borough

05/27/2026

🗑️ Heads up! Due to the Monday holiday, trash pickup will be delayed by one day this week. Please have your bins out by your normal time tomorrow, for a Thursday pickup. Thanks for your patience!

05/21/2026

🏛️ OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE 🏛️

In observance of Memorial Day, borough offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

🕗 Regular Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend!

05/11/2026

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

For the Central Business District Infrastructure Improvement Program - Phase 2 Final Project is open for public review and comment through June 5, 2026. Stop by Borough Hall at 3940 Penn Avenue, weekdays 8 AM–4 PM to review the document.

For more information, read the full notice on our website:

The Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Borough of Sinking Spring Central Business District Infrastructure Improvement Program — Phase 2 Final Project is open for public review and comment through June 5, 2026.

04/30/2026

Traffic Advisory – March Passing Through Sinking Spring

Residents are advised that a permitted march organized by March on Harrisburg will be passing through the Borough of Sinking Spring on Thursday, April 30th as part of a multi-day walk from Reading to Harrisburg.

March participants are expected to primarily use sidewalks and roadside areas. However, there may be brief periods where marchers enter the roadway to navigate obstacles.

Important Note for Residents & Businesses:
A scheduled lunch stop at Lidl (3564 Penn Ave) is expected during the midday hours. Increased pedestrian activity and potential temporary traffic congestion may occur in this area.

What to Expect:
• Minor, temporary traffic delays along Penn Avenue
• Increased foot traffic in the downtown corridor
• Support vehicles assisting marchers for safety

The organizers have indicated their goal is to move through the Borough as safely and unobtrusively as possible.

We encourage residents to plan accordingly, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling through affected areas.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping ensure a safe and orderly event!

04/29/2026

🚧 Important Update from PA American Water 🚧

Pennsylvania American Water will be in the area soon to verify the material of water service lines as part of a statewide safety initiative.

Here’s what residents should know:
▪ Crews will dig small test holes (approx. 18” x 18”) near the curb
▪ You do NOT need to be home
▪ Work typically occurs Monday through Friday, 7 AM–5 PM
▪ Workers will wear high-visibility vests and carry ID
▪ Areas will be restored after work is complete!
▪ You’ll receive a doorhanger with results and next steps

If a lead or galvanized line is found:
▪ Replacement may be completed at no direct cost.
▪ Instructions and a water filter (6 months) will be provided.

📞 Questions? Contact CDM Smith at 717-581-8599
🌐 Learn more: pennsylvaniaamwater.com/leadfacts

04/27/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: National Night Out 2026! 🚨

Join us for a fun-filled evening of community, connection, and safety as we partner with South Heidelberg Township Police Department for National Night Out!

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 555 Mountain Home Road

Come meet your local officers, explore police vehicles, and enjoy activities for all ages. This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and strengthen our community!

Stay tuned for more details—we hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ck43UWCHv/

Mark your calendars!

04/16/2026

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY REMINDER 🚌

Our Sinking Spring community is part of Pennsylvania's School Bus Safety Program, which uses camera technology on school buses to protect students getting on and off their bus.

Here's what you need to know:
📷 School buses are equipped with cameras that automatically detect vehicles that illegally pass a stopped bus with flashing red lights.

💰 A first-time violation is a CIVIL offense with a $300 fine - no points are added to your license.

⚠️ In 2024, over 76,000 violations were issued statewide. Every day, nearly 1.4 million Pennsylvania students rely on school buses to get to and from school safely. Please slow down and stop for the bus.

If you received a Notice of Violation or have questions about the program, visit the official program website for full details, FAQs, and payment/contest options:
👉 https://buspatrol.com/pennsylvania/

You can also call the AlertBus support line at 1-800-852-7741 (Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM) or visit www.alertbus.com to view evidence or pay online.

Let's all do our part to keep our kids safe. 🙏

Across the state, over 70 districts are using BusPatrol technology to make roads safer for students, with over 5,000 school buses equipped with advanced safety technology.

04/15/2026

🚨 Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Sign Up for CodeRED! 🚨

The Borough of Sinking Spring has reinstated CodeRED, our FREE emergency notification system that sends real-time alerts directly to your phone, by call, text, or email.

CodeRED alerts can include:
✅ Severe weather warnings
✅ Public safety hazards
✅ Missing person alerts
✅ Road closures & traffic updates
✅ Water service notices
✅ Time-sensitive public announcements
During an emergency, these alerts can provide critical, potentially life-saving information.

📲 HOW TO SIGN UP (It's FREE!)
Option 1 – Online:
👉 Visit: https://accountportal.onsolve.net/WestSideRegionalEMA
Click the red "REGISTER" button on the right side
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete your registration

Option 2 – Text to Join:
📱 Text CodeRedWestSide to 24639
You'll receive a link to finish signing up!
Already registered before? Please re-register to make sure your contact info is up to date!

📞 What to Expect:
CodeRED messages may show up on your caller ID as 610-898-8060 (Spring Twp). We recommend saving this number in your contacts as "CodeRED" so you always know it's us!

Need help signing up? Call West Side Regional EMA at 610-898-8060 and ask for the Emergency Manager. Leave your name, address, ZIP code, and phone number and someone will assist you.

04/10/2026

🚧 UPCOMING PAVING PROJECTS – APRIL 2026 🚧

Heads up, residents! We have paving and road improvement work scheduled for the following streets later this month. Please plan accordingly and expect temporary traffic impacts in these areas.

Monday, April 20
📍 Crest Road – Mill & Overlay

Tuesday, April 21
📍 Cacoosing Ave. – Mill & Overlay
📍 Reedy Road – Installation of 1 Speed Table

Wednesday, April 22 or Thursday, April 23
📍 Ruth Street – Installation of 2 Speed Tables

Advance notice will be posted on affected streets prior to work beginning. We appreciate your patience as we continue to invest in improving our borough's roads!

Questions? Contact the Borough office.

04/01/2026

Public Notice – Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Sinking Spring Borough Hall, 3940 Penn Avenue

The Sinking Spring Borough Zoning Hearing Board will convene to consider an application by 412 Holding Company for properties located at 3722-A, 3726, and 3730 Penn Avenue in the D-1 Downtown zoning district.

The applicant proposes to subdivide the properties into four lots for the construction of four mixed-use retail and residential buildings and one hotel. Variance relief has been requested in several areas, including building height, street frontage, parking, civic space preservation, and off-street loading requirements.

All residents, taxpayers, and interested parties with standing are invited to attend and will have the opportunity to be heard.

For the full notice, visit: https://sinkingspringboro.org/uncategorized/412-holding-co-zoning-hearing-april-13-2026

For accommodation requests, contact the Borough at (610) 678-4903.

TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held by the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Sinking Spring on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 pm. at the Sinking Spring Borough Hall, 3940 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania 19608.