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NEPA Announces Opening Day to Apply for CDBG Grant

Applications are being taken starting Monday, August 2nd. for the Schuylkill County CDBG grants.  For more information please call Stephen Ursich at 570-891-4649 or cdbg@nepa-alliance.org

Apply online via the link here:

https://nepa-alliance.org/cdbg/?fbclid=IwAR37z5MTsj0YuQiDSE2dtF04F_wM0L2z5TRP1NH7o0uuRzO7u0GlnNlzoUQ

 

HARC Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

Notice is hereby given that the Tamaqua Borough Historic Architectural Review Commission meeting will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tamaqua Municipal Building, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA  18252.   

 

Gregory Kurtz Jr., BCO

Tamaqua…

Tamaqua Borough CAC (Citizen's Advisory Committee) Rehab Loan Programs

Unable to obtain a loan for necessary sidewalk or home repairs?  The Borough's CAC (Citizens Advisory Committee) may be able to help.  Ask about the Sidewalk Repair Loan Program information or the Home Rehab Loan Program by emailing amcalabrese@ptd.net  Both programs can end without notice.

“We keep hearing about this “CRIZ”…what is it?”

CRIZ in a nutshell…

CRIZ stands for “City Revitalization and Improvement Zone”.  It is a designated list of parcels of up to 130 acres that have been earmarked to stimulate development of that area.  In Pennsylvania, these “city” zones have been set up in Lancaster and in Bethlehem.  Tamaqua has been very fortunate to continue to be a “pilot” program for CRIZ.  Since Tamaqua is not a city,…

Water Main Break and Flushing Hydrants

07.12.21

The water main break was the issue with discolored water over the weekend. At this time, the hydrants are now being flushed. Discoloration may start back up again. There is no boil advisory. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Public Meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Tamaqua will conduct a hearing at the Tamaqua Municipal Building, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
By order of:

Swimming Lessons Available

SWIMMING LESSONS:
HD Buehler Memorial Pool (a.k.a. the Bungalow)
FMI, to pre-register (required by Friday, July 16th.) or ANY questions, call the Bungalow at 570.668.6851
-lessons…

Tamaqua Police Fireworks Reminder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Date:         June 28, 2021

Contact:    Tamaqua Police Department

Phone:      570-668-5000 or 570-668-6100

Fax:          570-668-5818

 

 

Fireworks Laws

 

The Tamaqua Police Department reminds residents…

Tamaqua Street Paving Starting on Tuesday, June 29th.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Date: June 25, 2021

Contact: Kevin A. Steigerwalt, Borough Manager

Phone: 570-668-3444 or 570-668-0300

Fax: 570-668-5818

 

 

Tamaqua Street Paving

 

Several streets in Tamaqua will be milled and paved starting on June 29.

Barker…

HELP WANTED - ASST. MECHANIC/STREET MAINTENANCE

HELP WANTED
ASST. MECHANIC/STREET MAINTENANCE
Borough of Tamaqua is accepting applications for full-time Asst. Mechanic/Street Dept. employee. Must have CDL or be able to obtain one. Mechanic/construction…