Services
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Services
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Public Works Department The Public Works Department in the Borough has five crewmen who are responsible for street maintenance and repair, water lines, sewer lines, as well as the salting and removal of snow on the Borough streets during the winter months. Water service is provided from within the Borough through the Sharpsburg Water Department. All water is pumped from wells and treated at the plant which resides along the Allegheny River. All water bills are collected at the Borough Office. |
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Trash Collection Residential trash collection service in the Borough takes place every MONDAY (beginning in 2008). Whenever there is a national holiday during the week, the collection will be one day behind during that week. The following is a list of holidays affecting the 2008 trash collection schedule:
Waste Management, North Huntingdon Hauling provides trash service for the Borough. Trash must be placed at the curb by 6:00AM and is not to be put out prior to 6:00PM the night before. If you have any questions regarding your trash collection, please contact their Customer Service Department at 1-800-458-4090, or contact the Borough office at (412) 781-0546. |
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Street Sweeping Dates The following are dates in 2008 when there will be street cleaning service occurring in the Borough. Please make sure your vehicles are not parked in the designated street sweeping areas during the morning hours of those days. August 4, 6, 18, 20 September 3, 15, 17 October 1, 6, 15, 20 November 3, 5, 17, 19 |
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Building Inspector Ed Crates is the Building Inspector and Zoning Officer for the Borough of Sharpsburg. Building inspections are performed once a week. Newly sold properties are required to be inspected prior to the closing. The building inspector will never go into a property without being invited in or without someone being at the property. If you would like to file a complaint regarding a code or building violation, please call the borough office at (412) 781-0546. |
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Usage and Occupancy Permits Usage Permits are a Borough requirement for any new business desiring to establish in Sharpsburg. You can obtain a Usage Permit at the Borough Municipal Building, located at 1611 Main Street. Occupancy Permits are required for property owners desiring to lease their space to tenants, whether this be residential, business, or industrial. New tenants have to be put on file according to Borough regulations. Occupancy Permits can also be obtained at the Borough Municipal Building. |
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Tax Collection The Borough collects real estate tax from properties within Sharpsburg. Additionally, the Borough is responsible for collecting Fox Chapel School District taxes from residents living in Sharpsburg. All delinquent taxes are paid to Keystone Municipal Collections, not the Borough of Sharpsburg. For additional information, please contact the Borough at (412) 781-0546.
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