Saxonburg Police Department

The Saxonburg Borough Police Department is accepting applications for part-time police officer positions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma, and be MPOETC Act 120 certified. In addition, applicants must be medically and physically capable of performing the duties of the position and possess a valid PA Operator’s license. The position pays $20.00 per hour and hours of work include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Applications may be picked up in person at the Saxonburg Police Department located at 420 W Main Street, Saxonburg, Pa. 16056. Completed applications must be returned by the end of business on December 31, 2020.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Stuff the Cruiser event. As always, your generosity exemplified the spirit of Saxonburg and surrounding area. Special thanks to Saxonburg Coffee and Tea and the South Butler Area Library for hosting this 2 day event.

We have received calls regarding a scam involving persons claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. We would like to remind everyone NOT to give any personal information over the phone and that no agency will ask for payments in the form of gift cards. If you receive a call such as this, please notify us. The following information is from the Social Security Administration regarding this particular scam: WARNING Be on the lookout for fake calls, texts, and emai...ls Scammers are pretending to be government employees. They may threaten you and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. Do not be fooled! Be Alert Social Security may call you in some situations but will never: Threaten you. Suspend your Social Security number. Demand an immediate payment from you. Require payment by cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire transfer. Ask for gift card numbers over the phone or to wire or mail cash. Social Security may email or text you about programs and services, but will never ask for a return call to an unknown number. Social Security only sends emails or text messages if you have opted in to receive them and only in limited situations, including the following: When you have subscribed with Social Security to receive updates and notifications by text or email. As part of Social Security’s enhanced security when accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email: Hang up DO not return unknown calls, texts, or emails. Do not give money or personal information. Report the scam to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). If you receive a call, text, or email that you believe to be suspicious, about a problem with your Social Security number or account, do not respond or engage with the caller or sender. Report Social Security phone, email, and text scams through our dedicated online form. Submit a Report What to look for The caller or sender says there is a problem with your Social Security number or account. Any call, text, or email asking you to pay a fine or debt with retail gift cards, wire transfers, pre-paid debit cards, internet currency, or by mailing cash. Scammers pretend they are from Social Security or another government agency. Caller ID, texts, or documents sent by email may look official but they are not. Callers threaten you with arrest or other legal action. Be Active Protect yourself, friends, and family! If you receive a questionable call, hang up and report it at oig.ssa.gov. Do not return unknown calls, emails, or texts. Ask someone you trust for advice before making any large purchase or financial decision. Do not be embarrassed to report if you shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. Learn more at oig.ssa.gov/scam. Share this information with others.

Mayor’s Statement on the September 26 Oktoberfest Events in Saxonburg This Saturday, September 26th, there will be individual events in Saxonburg as an Oktoberfest celebration. You are welcome to come to Saxonburg for these activities and enjoy everything that is Saxonburg. I have always said that Saxonburg is a small tax base, but it is an extended community. The people of Saxonburg and the surrounding communities are what makes this area the best place to live and raise a... family. These same people represent what makes America the greatest country in the history of the world. Likely, what makes America the greatest is that this is the land of personal responsibility. This has been a difficult year for all of us as our lives have completely changed because of COVID 19. There are new normals that we follow to protect ourselves, our families, and those around us. Please follow the CDC guidelines as you enjoy these individual events, given to us by various businesses and organizations. Please know that we have not closed any streets in the Borough, so be cautious of pedestrian traffic as you drive our streets. The open area on Horne Avenue is available for parking. Please avoid parking on the narrow side streets so we can maintain access for emergency vehicles if needed. Respectfully, Bill Gillespie Mayor, Saxonburg Borough