Mayor Lincoln Kretchmar - Beaver Borough

06/13/2026

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06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Happy Garrison Day! One of our favorite days of the year is finally here! Be sure to stop down, enjoy the festivities, support local organizations and vendors, and celebrate all that makes our community special.

Thank you to the Beaver Are Heritage Foundation and the many volunteers who make this wonderful tradition possible each year.

See you there!

06/12/2026

The Beaver Area School District is looking to fill an immediate vacancy for School Board Director. Seeking a district resident to serve through November 2027. Please send a letter of interest by June 19, 2026.

06/10/2026

Mayor's Top Five:

1. Planning Commission Report - Survey Discussion (Timestamp 20:17)
2. "Sign Ordinance" Changes - 6 big changes (Timestamp 30:20)
3. At-Large vs Ward Review Con't - Discussion of changing to an at large voting system - (Timestamp 27:20)
4. Mayor's Report - E-Bikes/Scooters Issue, Buskers in town, Announcement of first "Mayor's Heroes" Award (Timestamp 1:25:05)
(Nomination Form - https://forms.gle/TDZ5VNgsEkTAgBnX7)
5. New Hire Motion - (Timestamp 1:47:30)
https://youtu.be/mrzYS-GviQI

Mayor's Top Five: 1. Planning Commission Report - Survey Discuss...

06/06/2026

The June 9 Beaver Borough Council packet is now available for public review. Please remember that all meeting minutes and reports remain draft documents until formally approved by Council.

One item of particular interest is the inclusion of Council's May 12 motion directing that the Chief of Police/Borough Manager not be required to submit the monthly time and activity reports I requested. These reports were intended to document how time is allocated between the Chief of Police and Borough Manager positions and to provide greater transparency and accountability to taxpayers. The motion passed despite my objection.

I remain concerned that Council's action interferes with the Mayor's statutory authority over the operation and supervision of the Police Department and raises important questions regarding the separation of responsibilities between Borough Council and the Mayor.

Also included is a proposal to hire a part-time police officer who would assist with code enforcement. I question whether this will significantly reduce overtime under the current labor agreement and believe the dual-role position may create chain-of-command concerns.

Finally, the packet includes the proposed signage ordinance update and the Planning Commission's draft Comprehensive Plan survey, providing residents an early look at important issues that may shape Beaver's future.

06/01/2026

We are excited to announce that Beaver Borough has been awarded a $227,500 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) grant to support pedestrian safety improvements near our local schools.

The funding will be used to install upgraded illuminated pedestrian crossing signage at existing crosswalks near College Square Elementary School, Beaver Area Middle School/High School, and Saints Peter and Paul School.

These improvements will enhance visibility and help make some of our most traveled school-area crosswalks safer for students, families, and residents. We are looking forward to bringing these upgrades to our community and continuing our commitment to pedestrian safety throughout Beaver Borough.