The Public Works Director has announced the 2024 schedule of PIP AND CHIP dates.
News & Notices
March 4th, 2024 Meeting
The Portage Borough Council will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 4th, 2024 at the back of the Administration Office at 721 Main Street, Portage, PA at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
February 5th, 2024 Boro Meeting
The February 5th, 2024 Borough Council regular meeting will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
2024 Garbage Rates
Portage Borough Council has set the 2024 Garbage collection rates for Borough Residents. This will be effective from January 1st, 2024 through December 31st, 2024.
Resolution 15-2023 Setting the 2024 Garbage Collection rates.
The curb side service, including Spring Clean up will be $19.20 per month
The pre-paid bags (10) per pack will be $34.50
Jan 15th Comm Mtg Agenda
The Portage Borough Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
The Agenda
2024 Pro Disposal Garbage Schedule
Pro Disposal has set the 2024 garbage collection schedule and also changed the recycle days from every other Friday to Thursday commencing on January 1st, 2024. The Spring Clean up will be held on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.
January 2nd, 2024
The regular meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Re-organization meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Recreation Director Position
Exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, results oriented professional to lead a newly created Portage Area Joint Parks and Recreation Commission. We are seeking a dynamic leader to create, direct, develop and oversee a comprehensive set of parks and recreation services for the residents of the Portage Area. Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation required. Master’s or advanced degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the parks and recreation field. Candidates must have a varied background in recreation programming with demonstrated competence in organizing and operating activities for all ages, interest and abilities; prior experience overseeing successful fundraising, and a proven track records of successful grant writing. The ideal candidate will be able to lead people, manage financial and accounting need, attract and nurture financial contributors, and develop strong community partnerships. Salary $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 DOQ, plus a full benefit package. Position description available at www.portageboro.com and www.portagetwp.com Send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references to Mr. Robert Koban. Applications only accepted electronically to pboro@comcast.net.
Per Capita Tax
To all Borough Residents, Please be advised that the 2023 per capita taxes are now considered delinquent. The $5.00 tax has been in effect since 6/6/1966 and is being taxed on every resident in the borough over 18 years of age. There are no exemptions on age, disability, military, etc. If you have not received a 2023 per capita tax bill, please call the Borough Office at 814.736.4330. If the resident is deceased, moved, etc. please also notify David Layo at 814.615.3938 so he can update the per capita tax book as well.
