Austin Borough

09/15/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR AUSTIN BOROUGH! 🎉

We are excited to share that Austin Borough has been awarded $76,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Local Share Account (LSA) program to construct a new salt shed!

This funding is a significant investment in our community and will help us improve our ability to safely and efficiently maintain our roads during the winter months. 🛣️❄️

The LSA program is funded through Pennsylvania gaming revenues, and these highly competitive grants provide an important opportunity for small rural communities like Austin to make much-needed infrastructure improvements.

Austin Borough Council is grateful to PA State Rep. Martin Causer and Senator Cris Dush for advocating for our communities and helping bring this funding home. We are also proud of the work that goes on behind the scenes to identify funding opportunities, develop strong applications, and keep Austin moving forward.

This is another step toward building a stronger, safer and more resilient Austin Borough. 💙

Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in and invest in our little borough. ❤️

https://repcauser.com/News/38697/Latest-News/Causer--Dush-Announce--1-45-Million-in-Local-Grants?fbclid=IwVERDUAUWT4xwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvTMhE4BHFAlPuLf_h71Pq0kgauXi7UGlloOojaFgA4Qio9iOvfx7DbsGh2K_aem_dvftPjtTQKbZdSIfv8E4nw

HARRISBURG – More than $1.45 million in state grants have been awarded for a variety of projects in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) announced today. “From water and stormwater infrastructure to building improvements and ...

09/09/2026

Austin Borough Residents:

Water and Sewer shut off notices are being mailed this week to accounts with past due balances.

Per Borough policy, a door hanger will also be posted at affected properties at least three days before service is shut off. No shut offs will occur on Fridays, and all shut offs will be completed by SEPTEMBER 30TH.

If you have received a notice, please contact the Borough office as soon as possible to make payment or discuss a payment arrangement.

Any payment arrangement must be accompanied by a first payment in order to be considered for approval by Council.

https://payments.municipay.com/15436c9c0459b3c51f070179a387fc68/search/15436cd70459b3c51f070179a38884ea?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUOonJjbGNrBQ6ia3Bkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeUx4FhHjUtgN2E_86sRzScSjKXX7qOtDaZfqpgJYjIRcWCcgavQMZ8q-Loes_aem_fbgh483W_pHL_u_9b9pRcQ

08/26/2026

A quick reminder that it's the First Day of School in Austin!

Be safe and Follow the Rules to ensure all Kids get on and off the bus safely!!

Welcome Back Kids!! 🎒

08/24/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH WIPES 🚨

“Flushable” wipes have caused clogs in our lift stations and wastewater treatment plant pumps.

“Flushable” does NOT mean flushable in the Borough of Austin.

Wipes do not break down like toilet paper and can clog pumps, cause backups, and lead to costly repairs.

‼️‼️‼️PLEASE NEVER FLUSH WIPES.‼️‼️‼️

This includes flushable, baby, cleaning, disinfecting, makeup-removal, and other disposable wipes.

Wipes belong in the trash.

Toilets are for toilet paper and human waste.

Thank you for helping protect Austin’s sewer system.

08/23/2026

We Are SO PROUD to Welcome the team behind the Sizerville State Park Concession to our town! ❤️

We cannot wait for you to bring your culinary delights to residents and visitors alike! 🍔🔥

Thank you for choosing Austin as the next chapter in your journey and for investing in our community. We’re thrilled to have you here and excited to see all that you’ll bring to Main Street!

From Sizerville to Austin, we’re ready to welcome you with open arms! 🥳

Welcome to Austin!

We’re so glad you’re here! ❤️

08/09/2026

Heads up, if you're able to make it: there's a Rural Health Plan town hall happening in Emporium on August 19th, 6 to 7:30pm, at Cameron County High School Auditorium (601 Woodland Ave).

The Pennsylvania Rural Health Association and Cameron County Commissioners are putting it together so people in our area can actually weigh in on health care access, behavioral health, maternal health, workforce shortages, broadband, all the stuff that hits us hardest out here. Local health systems and decision makers are supposed to be there too, so it's a real chance to say what you're dealing with, not just listen to a presentation.

If you've dealt with long drives for care, long waits, or worry about what happens if services keep shrinking around here, this is worth an hour and a half of your evening.

Light refreshments too.

07/31/2026

🚧 Road Work Alert – Suit-Kote in Austin Borough 🚧

Suit-Kote is in the Borough today performing roadway work.

Please avoid driving on any roads that have been treated for at least three (3) hours after application. Driving on freshly treated surfaces can damage the roadway and track material onto other streets and vehicles.

If you must travel, please use caution, obey all traffic control measures, and follow any directions provided by the work crews.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this maintenance work is completed.

07/21/2026

⛈️ Weather Alert for Austin Borough ⛈️

Well... if your mud was finally starting to dry out, Mother Nature has other plans. We hope you got your mowing finished this morning!
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move into the Austin area between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, with the potential for:

🌩️ Damaging wind gusts
🌧️ Heavy rainfall
🧊 Possible hail
🌪️ An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

Please secure loose outdoor items, use extra caution if you're traveling, and keep an eye out for downed trees and power lines. Never approach or drive over downed wires; assume they are energized and report them immediately.

⚡ To Any Report Power Outages

West Penn Power (FirstEnergy): 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or text OUT to 544487 (LIGHTS).

Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative: 1-800-343-2559.

Stay weather aware, Austin, and stay safe.

07/20/2026

Please take note of new policies for Austin Food Pantry pick up tomorrow.

Thank you!

07/16/2026

⚠️ Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17 ⚠️

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday due to wildfire smoke impacting our region.

Residents of Austin Borough are encouraged to take precautions, especially: • Young children • Older adults • Individuals with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions.

If possible, limit prolonged outdoor activity, keep windows closed, and consider using air conditioning or an air purifier if available. If you must be outdoors for an extended period, be mindful of any symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, or irritation.

Please check on neighbors, family members, and others who may be especially vulnerable during this event.

Stay informed by monitoring current air quality conditions at AirNow.gov.

Statewide Friday 👇

Pennsylvania DEP has declared a statewide Code PURPLE 🟣 Air Quality Alert for particulate matter for Friday, July 17, 2026.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will impact Pennsylvania creating code purple concentrations of PM2.5.

Young children, elderly, and those with respiratory problems should avoid all outdoor physical activity.

Check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in your area throughout the day.

bit.ly/4hnjXyW for details on this alert.