Government

Fire Chiefs Hold Press Conference On Dangerous Hoverboard Fire Safety Issues

Fire Chief Joseph Stevens of the Union Fire Company #1 of Manchester PA and  Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline will hold a joint press conference at 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2017, in the Rotunda of the State Capitol to provide information on the dangers of hoverboards in our region.
 
Hoverboards have been responsible for several fires in the area, including one at 210 Royal Drive in Manchester earlier this week and the tragic fire that occurred on March 10th on Lexington Street in the City of Harrisburg. 
 
Earlier this year, the Consumer Products Safety Commission issued a warning to consumers to stop using LayZ Board brand self-balancing scooters (known as hoverboards). 
 
More than 3000 of these units were imported into the United States in recent years.
 
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Contact:
Brian D. Enterline
Fire Chief
(Office) 717-255-6464 
October 27, 2017 in Government

Deadline For Past Due Trash Bills Is January 1st

If you are behind on your monthly trash bills the clock is ticking to avoid paying a penalty. You have until January 1, 2018 to pay your outstanding balance and avoid a 1.5 percent penalty on what you owe.

Take action now and get your account paid-in-full. Don’t get caught having to pay more money than necessary. Questions? Get connected with Public Works Department by calling 717-255-3040 or simply by dialing 3-1-1 . 

October 23, 2017 in Government

MAYOR PAPENFUSE TO ANNOUNCE CITY PURCHASE OF SINKHOLE IMPACTED HOMES

Mayor Eric Papenfuse will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, located at the corner of South 14th and Magnolia Streets, to announce the purchase of homes affected by the sink holes in the area. 

“We are pleased to be able to announce the completion of the process to purchase homes in the area of South 14th Street that are directly impacted by the sink holes,” said Mayor Papenfuse. “This process will continue through the end of the year when we expect to have completed the purchasing process for 52 properties.” 

Thanks to support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the City will begin purchasing the homes on Tuesday, with at least 10 acts of sale slated to be completed this week.

October 16, 2017 in Government

Parks and Recreation Seeks Public Input On City Pools

The Bureau of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input in regards to the recently completed swimming pool feasibility study. Input can be made simply by leaving a response in the comments section of this post or shared by emailing sjross@harrisburgpa.gov. 

Here is a list of general questions:
  1. What would you like to see at Jackson Lick and Penn National Pool?
  2. How important are the pools to you and your family?
  3. What will make our pools attractive to you?

 

 
October 11, 2017 in Community, Government

Presser Set To Kick Off Harrisburg Bike Share

Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA), title sponsor Highmark Blue Shield, and valuable partners will kick-off the official launch of the Harrisburg Bike Share on Thursday, October 5th at 11 AM in Strawberry Square. 

One of the largest city bike shares in the state of Pennsylvania, next to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the Harrisburg Bike Share will directly benefit local youth. 93% of the revenue generated by the program will support services offered by CIPSA, the Commonwealth’s largest dropout prevention organization, serving nearly 50,000 students and their families.   

Following the press conference, invited guests will take part in the Harrisburg Bike Share ceremonial ribbon cutting and inaugural bike ride using Harrisburg Bike Share bicycles.  The Inaugural riders will include Representative Patty Kim, Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico, and other active members of our community. 

WHO:

WHAT:

Press conference to launch Harrisburg Bike Share program. Ribbon cutting ceremony and inaugural bike ride to follow.    

WHEN:

October 5, 2017, 11:00 am- 11:45 am 

WHERE:

  • Press Conference:   Strawberry Square, Clock Tower; 320 Market St. Harrisburg, PA 17101 
  • Ribbon Cutting: Strawberry Square, outside Walnut Street entrance 
  • Inaugural Ride:   Strawberry Square, Walnut Street entrance,  down 3rd Street to the main Capitol steps 
October 2, 2017 in Community, Government

Mayor Papenfuse Announces Appointment Of New Business Admin

Mayor Eric Papenfuse has appointed veteran attorney Marc Woolley as the new business administrator for the City of Harrisburg.
 
Woolley has spent decades in executive positions with several large organizations, including most recently as Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary with The Hershey Trust.  He also served as General Counsel of the Philadelphia Housing Authority from 2002-2003 and as Director of Claims Administration and Assistant to the Chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority from 2004-2008. As Business Administrator for the City of Harrisburg, Woolley will supervise the Department of Administration and assist the Mayor in managing the City’s budget and finances. Woolley officially assumes his duties Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, with his office located in the Mayor’s Suite of the MLK Government Center, 10 N. Second St.
 
“Marc Woolley brings significant experience in public housing, compliance and financial management that will be a real plus for our city and its residents,” said Mayor Papenfuse. “He is enthusiastic about bringing his considerable intellect and talents to help us continue to move our City into a more prosperous future.”
 
Woolley worked with The Hershey Trust from 2011 until 2016 when disagreements within the board of directors resulted in the resignations of several board members and Woolley’s severance from the institution.  Media reports said Woolley raised alarms over the board’s spending. With The Hershey Trust, Woolley was responsible for testing and monitoring compliance with federal and state banking laws, as well as with IRS regulations.  His many responsibilities included serving as legal advisor to senior executives, managing intellectual property and trademark issues and managing sensitive communications on board issues for the $12 billion trust company. As attorney for the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners, Woolley counseled executive staff regarding federal housing regulations and managed a multi-million-dollar annual budget.  He supervised a staff of 11 attorneys and 11 support staff. As its attorney, Woolley was named in several lawsuits against the agency.  Two lawsuits ended in favor of the Housing Authority and two others were settled.
 
“It’s clear that throughout his stellar career, Marc has held challenging executive positions that required both courage and conviction,” said Mayor Papenfuse. “These traits will serve him well as he joins our leadership team.” Woolley also has worked as counsel of the law firm of Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll in Philadelphia, and he served as chair of the Chester-Upland Empowerment Board from 2007-2010. A native of Delaware, Woolley earned his juris doctorate from Boston College Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
October 2, 2017 in Government