Office of the Borough of Mount Carmel Mayor

04/03/2026

At the request of Annalise, Austin, and Maria, three senior environmental studies majors at Bucknell University, Mount Carmel Borough is sharing the following community survey.

These students are working with the Climate Reality Project's Susquehanna Valley Chapter to better understand public awareness and opinions regarding the proposed development of AI data centers in Central Pennsylvania.

The survey takes approximately 6 minutes to complete and is open through April 22.

Survey Link: https://bucknell.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezhZ80Dpl0IXnvg

03/23/2026

March 23, 2026
Revive and Thrive will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 28 at the Mt. Carmel PublicLibrary 12 to 3 pm.
The VFW will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on SaturdayMarch 28 at 1 pm on 2nd and Oak Sts.
The Clover Hose Annual Easter Egg Hunt will beon Sunday March 29 at 2 pm at the Mount Carmel Baseball Complex at the north end of Market St.
The street sweeper will be starting in April; the schedule has been approved and posted.
The borough will be working on redoing the Town Park and the 6 Street Tot Lot this summer.
Mt. Carmel proclaimed March 14, 2026 as Mt. Carmel Area RescueSquad Day in observance of their 50th Anniversary. Congratulations and Stay Safe.
Now this months’ statistics for the borough.
Police Department:
REPORTING CATEGORY February YTD (2026)
CALLS FOR SERVICE 169 362
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 4 14
DRUG TASK FORCE (MCPD) 0 1
TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED 3 39
NON-TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED 8 12
PARKING TICKETS ISSUED 0 14
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED 2 5
MUTUAL AID PROVIDED 11 26
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED 6 25
COMMUNITY POLICING (FOOT PATROLHOURS) 15 33
VEHICLE MILES LOGGED (ALL POLICE VEHICLES) 2700 5942
The borough will have a new Police Chief starting in mid-April. Tom Hornung from Kulpmont, born and raised in Ashland will be retiring from the PA. State Police and taking over the duties.
Lt. Adamski(Officer-in-Charge), Corporal Stelma and Patrolman Freiler have been doing a great job running our department. Thank you to the entire Police Department for stepping up and keeping our borough safe.Great Job!!!!
Stay safe doing your job.
Code Department: February YTD (2026)
Occupancy Inspections 25 47
Zoning and Use Permits 7 15
Condemned Properties 0 0
Complaints 42 91
Stop Work Orders 3 4
Citations 86 139
Quality of Life Tickets 98 183
Dumpster Permits 8 18
Proceeded to Criminal Charges 0 0
Court Hearing 8 21

The property at 431/433 E. 3rd St. is down.
Still moving forward with the Holy Cross School.
Look at the numbers for citations and Quality of Life, they are crazy. Isn’t there any pride in Mt. Carmel, this is embarrassing.
Thank You to the Code Department for working so hard and leading in the right direction.

03/13/2026

Mount Carmel Area Rescue Squad (Rescue 5)

The Mayor of Borough of Mt. Carmel is proclaiming Saturday March 14, 2026 as Mount Carmel Area Rescue Squad Day in honor of their “50th Anniversary”. As we look back to the year 1976, the United States is celebrating its 200th birthday, the movie “Jaws” hit the big screen and in the Mount Carmel Fire Department, an orange refurbished Bell Telephone utility truck then known as Squad 41 responded to its’ first emergency calls out of the West End Fire Company, located at 33 North Vine Street.
Today, it isheadquartered at Second and Walnut Streets and known as Mount Carmel Area Rescue Squad 5 They respond to fire calls, vehicle accidents and rescue operations. Started by a few dedicated volunteers who saw the need, obtained the first truck and began the transition to convert it into a rescue vehicle. Today an all-volunteer service who give of themselves for incidents at all times of the day or night, and train to save lives,protect property and learn how to use and maintain equipment such as jaws of life and rescue tools. Vehicles that they also respond with, include a heavy rescue, a quick response squad and a utility all terrain vehicle for off road situations.
Congratulations and many more years to your future in the region.

01/23/2026

12/30/2025

Mount Carmel - Mount Carmel Borough will collect Christmas trees beginning Friday, January 2nd, through Friday, January 16th. Please place your tree on the nearest corner without a bag, ornaments, tinsel/garland, or tree stands. After that, residents must take their tree to 5th Street recreation complex, Monday-Friday, until February3rd from7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for disposal of Christmas trees.

12/19/2025

As the Holiday Season is upon us, I wish you all and a “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”.
The big news for the borough is the receiving of 2 Local Share Grants, $200,000.00 will go towards the Mount Carmel Area Community Center with renovations to be made to the Phillips Mansion and $159,350.00 towards Town Park for electrical upgrades. The Town Park was put on hold due to other priorities in the borough, but now we can move forward. This will also allow us to renovate the Tot-Lot on East 6th street and make plans for the vacant lot on South Oak St. Thanks to Ed Cuff and everyone who helped secure these grants.
I presented Keys to the Borough to outgoing Council President Bob Shirmer and Councilman Clem Plisiewicz, who have spent the last 16 years on council. As far back as I can remember, they served the borough on various boards and community involvement through other organizations. Their expertise as guided us through some major accomplishments and kept taxes low.
Light up Oak St. is tonight, Friday December 19th. Glowing necklaces will be handed out to everyone who attends the event. Bring your holiday spirit to Oak St. and enjoy the numerous trees, lights on display and visit our local businesses.
The local fire departments will es**rt Santa on Saturday December 20. He will be traveling thru Mount Carmel traveling the North and South borough primary streets starting around 5:30.
Don’t forget Train Land is open every week-end (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) until Christmas from 6:30 – 9 pm. The last day is December 28.It’s located on the second floor of the Clover Hose Co. at 6th and Oak Sts. It is open to the public free of charge. Enter thru the side truck room door.
I want to again Thank all the volunteers in the area who helped in anyway in Mt. Carmel and Kulpmont recently at the fires. From the First Responders, this includes the Fire Departments, EMS and Police to the people on the streets. To everyone that donated food and drinks,andserved them out to firefighters,along with the various organizations who are helping with the victims to rebuild their lives after the fires.
Now this months’ statistics for the borough.

Police Department:
REPORTING CATEGORY November YTD (2025)
CALLS FOR SERVICE 167 2,287
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 12 142
DRUG TASK FORCE (MCPD) 0 1
TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED 4 498
NON-TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED 0 79
PARKING TICKETS ISSUED 242 2,254
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED 1 68
MUTUAL AID PROVIDED 6 93
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED 8 145
COMMUNITY POLICING (FOOT PATROLHOURS) 24 229
VEHICLE MILES LOGGED (ALL POLICE VEHICLES) 2,660 33,909
We are currently advertising for a new police officer (Full and Part-time), and possibly for a new police chief.
Great Job to our Officers
Stay safe doing your job.
Code Department: November YTD 2025
Occupancy Inspections 26 336
Zoning and Use Permits 12 149
Condemned Properties 0 0
Complaints 49 559
Stop Work Orders 1 20
Citations 32 720
Quality of Life Tickets 34 784
Dumpster Permits 6 148
Dumpster Permits 6 148
Proceeded to Criminal Charges 1 11
Court Hearing 18 332
The property at 431/433 E. 3rd St. schedule to be torn down as been delayed due to the contractor doing another job that has a priority. It is scheduled to be done in January
Fire Department:(All Volunteer)
REPORTING CATEGORY NovemberYTD 2025
FIRE CALLS BOROUGH 10 141
FIRE CHIEF CALLS 3 13
EMS 66 677
MUTUAL AID GIVEN 0 92
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED 6 20
A big Thank You to all the departments and volunteers who helped out in any way at the Poplar Str. Fire, and the 2 in Kulpmont. These were hard fires to fight and kept kicking our butts, but you all stuck it out. Thank You to everyone who helped in any way during and after the fires.
Great job protecting us. Stay Safe.

Mayor Bing Cimino

12/17/2025

Mount Carmel Borough Reminds Residents That Saving Parking Spaces Is Prohibited

Mount Carmel Borough is reminding all residents that placing objects in the street to reserve or “save” parking spaces during periods of inclement weather is prohibited.

Public streets within the Borough are designated for public parking. Any items placed in the roadway, including chairs, cones, trash cans, or other objects used to block or reserve parking spaces, create safety hazards and interfere with street maintenance operations.

Borough officials advise residents that any such objects found in the street will be removed. This is enforced to ensure public safety, maintain access for emergency vehicles, and allow for efficient snow removal and street cleaning.

Residents are asked to cooperate by keeping all streets clear and accessible during inclement weather and at all times.
For additional information, residents may contact Mount Carmel Borough offices.

12/09/2025

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.

I feel we are blessed in the local area, as so many people are giving and helping others, as times are tough with the budgets for the state and federal levels not being approved before November. People, on their own, are giving food and clothing to the needy. I see that other areas (local news) are doing the same. Thank you to all who helped in any way.

Council approved a tentative budget without a tax increase and should be voting on it in December.

LATS will be getting a Chrysler Pacifica through COSTARS program to help with transportation. Thank you to Jack Spade, LATS director, for the continued improvement to the transportation system.

Santa will be arriving in the Town Park on Wednesday, December 10th, at 6:30, sponsored by the Shamokin Rotary.

Revive and Thrive held a holiday event on South Oak St., with their first tree lighting. Ornaments were made and hung on the tree, and hot chocolate, cookies, and pizza were given out. A donation was given to the Food Bank. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited. Mt. Carmel Community Center held a Christmas at the Center. Hot chocolate and hot dogs were given out, and over 50 themed baskets were donated for everyone to take a chance on. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with the children and gave a small gift. Light up Oak St. is scheduled for December 19th. Glowing necklaces will be handed out to everyone who attends the event. Bring your holiday spirit to Oak St. Enjoy the numerous trees and lights on display.

The fire department will es**rt Santa on Saturday, December 20th, through town.

Don’t forget Train Land is open every weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) until Christmas from 6:30 – 9 pm. It’s located on the second floor of the Clover Hose Co. at 6th and Oak Streets. It is open to the public free of charge.

Now, this month’s statistics for the borough.

Police Department:
REPORTING CATEGORY October YTD (2025)
CALLS FOR SERVICE 203 2,120
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 9 130
DRUG TASK FORCE (MCPD) 0 1
TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED 66 494
NON-TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED 0 79
PARKING TICKETS ISSUED 262 2,012
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED 2 67
MUTUAL AID PROVIDED 11 87
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED 19 37
COMMUNITY POLICING (FOOT PATROL) 34 205
VEHICLE MILES LOGGED (POLICE VEHICLES) 3,266 31,249

We are advertising for a new police officer with Act 120. (Full and Part-time). Great Job to our Officers, and stay safe doing your job.

Code Department: October YTD 2025
Occupancy Inspections 45 310
Zoning and Use Permits 19 137
Condemned Properties 0 0
Complaints 60 510
Stop Work Orders 2 19
Citations 58 688
Quality of Life Tickets 52 750
Dumpster Permits 13 142
Proceeded to Criminal Charges 2 10
Court Hearings 39 314

The property at 234 and 236 W. 6th Street has been taken down and backfilled by the new owner. Thank you to Bryan, Megan, and everyone else for sticking with it.

Fire Department: (All Volunteer)
REPORTING CATEGORY October YTD 2025
FIRE CALLS BOROUGH 9 131
FIRE CHIEF CALLS 1 0
EMS 75 611
MUTUAL AID GIVEN 7 92
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED 3 14

On November 17, police and fire departments were dispatched to the 200 block of South Poplar for a fully involved structure fire that destroyed 7 homes and damaged numerous others. The quick response of the local units and the mutual aid from other communities throughout shows the dedication we have to our volunteer fire services. The people we call our auxiliary units walked around and provided us with the drinks and nourishment so we could do our jobs. Many people stepped up to help in many ways, and we are very grateful to you all. To all the local vendors who donated the food, drinks, donuts, cookies, sandwiches etc., you are not forgotten. Just to keep you informed, a fuel truck had to deliver fuel to the scene, for our fire trucks, so we could continue to fight this stubborn fire (13 hours). Thank you all for being there and supporting us. Great job protecting us. Stay Safe.

- Mayor Bing Cimino

10/29/2025

Mayor's Report October 2025:

As the meeting began it was opened with a citation to Derek Chesney, a Life Scout working on his Eagle Scout Award, for an electronic recycling event held October 11. This helped keep our local area clean and raise money for the Mt. Carmel Area Community Center
After the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was held for Joe Cesari, who recently passed away and to keep Lucas Amarose (Atlas), a state trooper who suffered a gunshot wound in southern PA. in our thoughts and prayers.
We also want to Thank all Veterans for their service since Veteran’s Day falls before our next council meeting (November 11).
Just a reminder that the Halloween Parade sponsored by the Eagles is scheduled for Saturday October 25 at 6pm with Trick or Treat commencing right after until 9 pm in the borough. There is a trunk or treat at the high school on Wednesday Oct. 29 from 5:30 – 6:30 and trick or treating in the Town Park on Friday Oct. 31 from 6 – 8 pm. Watch for the trick or treaters be careful !
Now this months’ statistics for the borough.
Police Department:
REPORTING CATEGORY September YTD (2025)
CALLS FOR SERVICE 224 1,917
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 10 121
DRUG TASK FORCE (MCPD) 0 1
TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED 61 428
NON-TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED 11 79
PARKING TICKETS ISSUED 252 1,750
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED 9 65
MUTUAL AID PROVIDED 7 76
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED 5 118
COMMUNITY POLICING (FOOT PATROLHOURS) 23.02 171.09
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED 2 11
VEHICLE MILES LOGGED (ALL POLICE VEHICLES) 2,917 27,983
Stay safe doing your job.

Code Department: September YTD 2025
Occupancy Inspections 24 265
Zoning and Use Permits 11 118
Condemned Properties 0 0
Complaints 41 450
Stop Work Orders 1 17
Citations 88 630
Quality of Life Tickets 38 698
Dumpster Permits 11 129
Proceeded to Criminal Charges 1 8
Court Hearing 29 275
Bryan attended 29 hearings at the magistrate’s office; we added another category which brings the year to date up to 275.
Properties at 429, 431 and 433 E. 3rd should be coming shortly, (hopefully by the end of the month). We are working on 419 and 421 E. 3rd; we do not own them.
The property at 234 and 236 W. 6th, the new owner is working on remediating the situation.
Fire Department:(All Volunteer)
REPORTING CATEGORY SeptemberYTD 2025
FIRE CALLS BOROUGH 8 122
FIRE CHIEF CALLS 1 9
EMS 57 536
MUTUAL AID GIVEN 14 85

During Fire Prevention Week the fire department went to the local schools and day cares to give fire prevention talks and demonstrations. Thank You to all the volunteers who gave of their time to do this. Again, what a great bunch of volunteers we have in our local area.
Great job protecting us. Stay Safe.

With elections a few weeks away (November 4) there seems to be a little mud flinging or misleading comments. I can try and set the record straight. I will start with the Town Park, the money we had for making repairs and fixing it up was re-allocated to fixing the elevator in the borough hall. The elevator project went over budget mainly due to covid. The reason the money went there, is before we could move forward with anything with the building, we had to have handicapped accessibility to the upper floors by statecodes (laws). We do have money dedicated to the Town Park as of this writing.We applied for more grants which we were hoping for answers by mid-September, but because the state did not pass the budget, we still don’t have an answer and I am hearing maybe mid-November. Plans are to renovate the gazebo, up-date the electrical system, which the main panel is under the gazebo and redo the landscaping and trees. If we get this new grant, we will not only be able to do work on the Town Park but also the 6th street Tot Lot and also the Oak St. lot (old borough hall). If we do any work to the Town Park; engineering or construction we are no longer eligible for these other grants and again it will put us behind in making other things happen. As for decorating the Town Park I hear a lot of talkers but when it comes time to do it, it is the same people every year and I am very grateful to all who help.
When it comes to patrolling the park, I get complaints from people about why do the police drive thru the park or sit there to patrol Market St. When there is an event there why aren’t they patrolling other parts of town instead of hanging out there. Having a police presence at any event is beneficial. People have been arrested and had to make restitution for damages to the gazebo and parks, and it is not just kids.

People parking in yellow zones are being ticketed and we have painted more streets this year than in the past. Take a ride or walk around town and you’ll see it. Yes, we are working on an updated parking ordinance as well as code and sanitary water runoff.
As for impounding vehicles, this is dictated by our storage area (holds about a dozen vehicles) since we need a place to store them, the process of the laws and vehicle code which may take several months from the time it is ticketed till we can properly dispose of them. Over the past 2 years, several hundred vehicles are off our streets.
We own our borough hall and police station (paid for). We have a new borough garage and some new equipment to better serve the citizens with cleaning and plowing our streets.
The light poles on the viaduct look great and this has been something the borough and Evan’s Painting starting working on a few years ago.
Council meetings are open to the public and you can come and see for yourself or ask questions instead of hiding behind face book. Most of you people making comments have never been to a meeting or if you have it has been a long while.
Council meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the month with the work shop the Monday prior at 7 pm at borough hall.

Mayor Bing Cimino

09/04/2025

Event Notification: September 11th, 2025