Bedford Borough

**UPDATE - Water service has been restored** Water service to the 100 block of E. Pitt Street and the 100 block of North and South Richard Streets will be temporarily suspended for an emergency water line repair. Estimated time of restoration TBD. East and westbound lanes of E. Pitt Street, between S. Richard and S. Juliana Streets, will be closed to all traffic for safety reasons.

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With the upcoming snow, please keep this in mind with any hydrants around your home or business, including a path from the street to the hydrant. Seconds can make a difference. Help us help you!!!

WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCY BULLETIN As a result of the probability for an accumulating snowfall for the period of Wednesday through Thursday, a WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCY is hereby declared to exist on the following date(s) and time(s) in the Borough of Bedford: 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16th until 7:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17th... Motorists are advised that it will be illegal to park vehicles on any public streets or alleys within the Borough or in the Fort Bedford Park Parking Lot between the aforementioned times. Motorists will, however, be permitted to utilize the Municipal Parking Lot located in the center of the Borough behind the Mini-Mall for overnight parking but are requested to vacate the Parking Lot by 7:00 a.m. so that Borough Employees can plow the snow between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. The Borough Police will be enforcing the Winter Weather Emergency declaration.

The Borough of Bedford will end its 2020 LOOSE Leaf Collection Program on Friday, December 4, 2020.The Borough of Bedford will end its 2020 LOOSE Leaf Collection Program on Friday, December 4, 2020.

Join Downtown Bedford Inc. on the square at the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 5th from 4-6pm!

Bedford Police Department and Borough Officials are aware of the cancelled plans by some to gather on Town Square this Friday, October 9th. Despite the cancella...tion and belief that there will be no gatherings, there will be proactive measures in place to ensure our community remains safe and peaceful. See more

REMINDER - W. PITT STREET PAVING - OCTOBER 6 - 7

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Tentative Construction Schedule October 5, 2020 Paving: Hibbs Drive and Laurel Drive October 6 -7, 2020 Paving: W. Pitt Street... No parking zones will be established, as necessary. The eastbound lane will be closed, and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. Motorists may experience traffic delays and should plan accordingly. Vehicle operators should be alert to altered traffic patterns, construction equipment, and workers during this time. SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

REMINDER TO CONSERVE WATER As a result of the low flows in the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River, created by the ongoing lack of sustained precipitation in the river's watershed west of Bedford, The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford is requesting that its customers voluntarily conserve water by taking the following minimum steps: - Investigate for and then repair any leaking plumbing fixtures... - Only water grass, shrubs, and trees that have been planted this year and other out-of-doors plants (flowers & gardens) between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 am by means of a bucket or hand-held hose with an automatic shut-off. - Only wash the exterior of buildings and driveways in preparation for painting or sealing. - If washing vehicles by hand, wash only every other week, use a hose with an automatic shut-off, and attempt to keep pre-rinse and rinse time to around two (2) minutes. - Restaurants should only serve water if requested to do so by the customer. Updates on this situation will be provided to the public as conditions warrant.

The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford advises the public and emergency responders of the following: Weather permitting, restoration of West Pitt Street will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. No parking zones will be established, as necessary. The eastbound lane will be closed, and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. Motorists may experience traffic delays and should plan accordingly. Vehicle operators should be alert to altered traffic patterns, construction equipment, and workers during this time.

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Weather permitting; the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford will be using fire hydrants to flush its water distribution system over the next week between the approximate hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Most customers will experience sporadic periods of discolored water and those located in higher elevations may also notice temporary reductions in pressure.

Tentative Construction Schedule Week of August 17 - August 20, 2020 CONSTRUCTION: Complete... RESTORATION: Lawn Restoration - Various Locations Asphalt Restoration - Echo Vale Drive* We are aware that much of the grass that was planted is not growing due to the continuing dry conditions. All restoration issues will be addressed by the contractors this fall when the weather is hopefully more conducive to planting and growing. *Expect temporary street closures and/or no parking

Tentative Construction Schedule Week of August 10 - August 13, 2020 CONSTRUCTION: Complete... RESTORATION: Restoration - Various Locations Asphalt Restoration - Lafayette Avenue* Asphalt Restoration - Hammer Street* *No Parking and temporary street closures We are aware that much of the grass that was planted is not growing due to the continuing dry conditions. All restoration issues will be addressed by the contractors this fall when the weather is hopefully more conducive to planting and growing.

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Tentative Construction Schedule Week of August 3 - August 6, 2020 CONSTRUCTION: Hibbs Drive*... RESTORATION: Lawn Restoration - Blackburn Avenue Lawn Restoration - Crestview Avenue Lawn Restoration - Various Locations TESTING: Air and Vac Testing - Various Locations *Expect Temporary Street Closures or Restrictions