Athens Borough Police

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Help Wanted AD BOROUGH OF ATHENS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT... The Borough of Athens, 2 South River Street, Athens, PA 18810, will be accepting applications for the position of Class C / Administrative Assistant beginning on August 12, 2021. The Administrative Assistant is a confidential position that is jointly responsible to the Athens Borough Manager and the Athens Borough Chief of Police. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, with a business school certificate or associate’s degree preferred. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants selected for an interview will undergo a thorough background investigation. The job application, full job description, and complete terms of work and benefits may be obtained from the Borough Manager, above address, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The deadline for acceptance of applications is 3p.m. on August 25, 2021. The Borough of Athens is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.

CLASSIFICATION - HELP WANTED POSITION OF PATROL OFFICER - The Borough of Athens, 2 South River Street, Athens, PA 18810 will be accepting applications to establish a Civil Service list of eligible candidates for the position of Patrol Officer. Applications, requirements of position, job description may be obtained from the Front Desk at the above address, from 8:00AM - 4:00PM Monday thru Friday starting on June 01, 2021 until NOON June 16, 2021. The applicant is required to... meet the following general requirements/qualifications: 1. Applicant must have successfully completed the training and education prescribed by the Municipal Police Education & Training Act (Act 120) prior to application. 2. Applicant must be 21 years of age prior to appointment. 3. Applicant must be a United States citizen, and be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer. 4. Applicant prior to appointment must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 5. Applicants for any position in the Police Department shall possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma. 6. Residency: Pennsylvania resident. Completed applications must be in the hands of the Chief of Police no later than NOON on June 16, 2021. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.

Winter Storm Warning for Bradford County, issued by National Weather Service Binghamton, NY at 22:03 EST on Sun, Jan 3, 2021. WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UN...TIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up 2 to 3 inches. Storm total snowfall 6 to 8 inches, with higher amounts over 10 inches at elevations above 1500 feet. Plan on slippery road conditions for the morning commute.

***PRESS RELEASE*** Type of Incident: Public Service Announcement Date of Release: 12/17/2020 Narrative: IMPORTANT UPDATE Athens Borough Mayor, Francis Roupp III has EXTENDED the Snow Emergency through 8:00PM Friday, December 18, 2020. Mayor Roupp requests that all residents please remove all vehicles that are parked on all Borough streets. During any snowfall where the snow remains on the street that requires it to be plowed and the Mayor declares a snow emergency, it shall be unlawful at any time for any reason to park a motor vehicle or to allow a motor vehicle to remain parked anywhere on any street that hinders the removal of snow. Said prohibition shall apply to all streets of the Borough. Travel on roadways within Athens Borough during a snow emergency is restricted.

**REVISED SNOWFALL TOTALS AS OF 11PM** Totals have been reduced across the southern tier where sleet and/or a dry slot hindered accumulation. An ongoing heavy s...now band from Clearfield to Towanda has resulted in higher snowfall totals along and north of I-80. #PAwx US National Weather Service State College PA

With tonight’s inclement weather and the snow we received last week, there is a potential for flash flooding throughout Bradford County. Always remember when faced with flooded roadways to turn around and not attempt to drive through the water.

***PRESS RELEASE*** Type of Incident: Public Service Announcement Date of Release: 12/15/2020 Narrative: Athens Borough Mayor, Francis Roupp III has issued a snow emergency for Athens Borough starting at 8:00PM Wednesday, December 16, 2020 until 8:00PM Thursday, December 17, 2020. Mayor Roupp requests that all residents please remove all vehicles that are parked on all Borough streets. During any snowfall where the snow remains on the street that requires it to be plowed and the Mayor declares a snow emergency, it shall be unlawful at any time for any reason to park a motor vehicle or to allow a motor vehicle to remain parked anywhere on any street that hinders the removal of snow. Said prohibition shall apply to all streets of the Borough. Travel on roadways within Athens Borough during a snow emergency is restricted.

IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The Athens Borough Police Department would like to remind all residents that during the upcoming snowstorm to please remove vehicles from the roadway if it all possible to facilitate plowing of the roadways. It is also very important that all sidewalks have been cleared of ice and snow within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. If anyone has to drive on the roadways please utilize caution and make sure that all windows are cleared and properly defrosted before traveling.

Check out our first full briefing for the upcoming Wednesday/Thursday winter storm: https://weather.gov/media/bgm/publicbrief.pdf. More details including snow probabilities can be found at https://weather.gov/bgm/winter.

Important Announcement: The PennDot SR 199 Highway Reconstruction Project will begin on September 8, 2020 and is required to be completed by October 24, 2024. Please take a few minutes to watch the video posted below that explains the project in detail. https://youtu.be/zJTdkMO5U6s

This message is being sent out to remind the citizens of Athens Borough of the Code of the Borough of Athens Chapter 79 Peace and Good Order Subsection 79-2 (F) Unlawful Acts as it relates to fireworks. F.) No person shall carry or conceal, possess, use, or offer for sale any fireworks of any character at any time: place on, across or above any highway or sidewalk any object which might endanger pedestrian or vehicular traffic or throw on or into any sidewalk or highway ...any stones, snowballs or other material; or raise any false fire alarm. Chapter 79-3. Violations and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $600 and costs of prosecution and, in default of payment of such fine and costs, be imprisoned for a term not exceeding 30 days. See more

The Athens Business Association has partnered with Child Hunger Outreach Partners - CHOP to bring a pop up pantry to our community. Please come by Rise and Shine Community Center at 411 S Main St. starting at 1pm. We have volunteers to help load things in cars!

There are 20 municipalities above the national response level and 11 above the state response rate. We need to continue to tell our residents that they need to respond with a paper form if they have received one or to go to the website: my2020census.gov or call the customer service number at 844-330-2020.

If anyone needs to talk to the Chief of Police on issues dealing with Zoning, Contractor Verification, and or Property Maintenance please contact the Athens Borough Office at (570) 888-2120 from 08:00 to 16:00 hours Monday through Friday. The (570) 888-2222 line is a dedicated police line answered by the Bradford County Emergency Operations Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This line should only be used for police related issues.

If anyone is missing a cat with a red color, please contact the Athens Borough Police Department at (570) 888-2120.

The Athens park and restrooms will be opening on Wednesday, 5/13/20. Please remember that the CDC Guidelines will need to be followed while at the park.

In honor of Bells Across Pennsylvania Day, Mayor Roupp and Chief Chandler came out to ring the bell at our station for all of the first responders, medical workers, and everyone who keeps our businesses going during this crazy time.

A PROCLAMATION BELLS ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA DAY MAY 03, 2020 Whereas, on March 6, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf proclaimed the existence of a disaster emergency in respo...nse to the COVID-19 pandemic, ultimately requiring all Pennsylvania residents to shelter in place; and Whereas, despite all of the efforts of state, county and municipal governments to mitigate the effects of this pandemic, to date, over 33,232 Pennsylvanians have been afflicted with COVID-19 and 1,204 Pennsylvanians have died from it; and Whereas, in every municipality, there have been emergency medical personnel, firefighters, police officers, and employees of grocery stores, pharmacies and other life-sustaining businesses who have braved the viral elements, at the expense of themselves and their families, to maintain essential services to the general public sheltering in place and are deserving of recognition as hometown heroes; and Whereas, elected officials across the Commonwealth have joined together to promote a statewide expression of gratitude to these hometown heroes, solidarity with other Pennsylvanians on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battlefield and determination that their municipal businesses and civic-life will thrive once again; and Whereas, since days of the American Revolution, the bell has served as an instrument for expressing communal gratitude, camaraderie and resolve, and is a means well-suited for Pennsylvanians sheltering in place to demonstrate such values. Now, therefore, Mayor Roupp, in concert with the Athens Borough Council, hereby proclaims: Sunday, May 03, 2020 as BELLS ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA DAY in the Borough of Athens and calls upon all residents, business owners and churches at 7:00PM for three minutes to honor their hometown heroes, rally with other Pennsylvanians on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battlefield and show resolve to restore their local businesses and civic life to their former prominence. A copy of this Proclamation will be made a permanent record in the Borough Minutes on May 11, 2020.

The Athens Borough Police Department would like to thank the Bluestone Brewery for their donation of hand sanitizer. The hand sanitizer has been distributed amongst the ranks and his greatly appreciated.

Very thankful for Gary and Kathe's face shield donation to our Police Department!

Publish on: March 25, 2020, March 28, 2020 and April 01, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE ATHENS BOROUGH OFFICES LOCATED AT 2 S. RIVER STREET, ATHENS, PA 18810 ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. OFFICE PERSONNEL IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY... AT 570 888 2319. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CAN BE REACHED AT 570 888 2120 FOR NON-EMERGENCIES AND 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES. PLEASE PLACE SEWER PAYMENTS IN THE OUTSIDE DROP BOX OR THE FRONT ENTRY LOBBY NIGHT DEPOSITORY BOX (IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A RECEIPT OF PAYMENT PLEASE PROVIDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOP WITH YOUR PAYMENT OR PROVIDE US WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS) ALL PAYMENTS SHALL HAVE YOUR NAME AND THE ADDRESS OR ACCOUNT NUMBER OF THE SEWER BILL IN ORDER FOR PAYMENT TO BE POSTED ACCURATELY. THANK YOU FROM THE ATHENS BOROUGH COUNCIL ATHENS BOROUGH MAYOR ATHENS BOROUGH EMPLOYEES

Update to the previous post: The participants in this incident have been identified and charges are pending. Again we ask that there be no dissemination of the video via social media.