West Mayfield Borough, PA

06/06/2026

West Mayfield Traffic Safety Initiative - If you see road signage that needs our attention, please reach out to the Borough so that we can address the problem ASAP.

06/05/2026

West Mayfield Traffic Safety Initiative - Our Public Works team has been on the streets addressing areas of concern around the Borough, especially regarding STOP signage and road markings. This is an ongoing joint project between Public Safety and Public Works.

To address these safety concerns properly, some problem areas will take considerable effort, resources, and time--as well as input from citizens.

"We know these traffic safety problems exist and citizens are frustrated," says Council President Kevin Farkas. "Our greatest challenge is addressing these issues within our means. Both time and money are limited. So, how do we work harder and smarter to address these problems?"

Farkas goes on to advise, first we need to understand compliance regulations so that we are in legal good standing with the traffic code and PennDOT standards. Another step is to be aware of traffic safety research studies and best practices. And then we need to consider what remedies residents are willing to live with in their specific neighborhoods--ranging from installing very restrictive traffic calming measures to changing traffic patterns into one-ways and limiting turns at dangerous intersections.

"We need practical problem-solving," Farkas says. "Citizens are encouraged to join the conversation and action process."

06/02/2026

The agenda is now online for the June 3, 2026 Council Work Session Meeting.

Meetings, Agendas, Minutes SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 2026 Meetings View Borough Calendar Unless specified otherwise through public notice, Council Work Session meetings will be held at 6:00pm on the f…

06/02/2026

2026 Pennsylvania DEP Required Routine Maintenance Flushing of entire system to begin June 8th, 2026.

The Beaver Falls Municipal Authority will do routine maintenance flushing of the entire distribution system as required by PADEP beginning JUNE 8th. During this time, we will return to the using of chlorine as our primary disinfectant instead of the chloramines we use now. During the flushing period, our customers may experience discolored water and/or a noticeable odor of chlorine in the water.

Please be aware that these are all normal conditions, and nothing is wrong with the water.

Should you experience discolored water during this time, please let your cold water tap run for several minutes until the water clears up. A chlorine odor may be present until we return to chloramine disinfection following the system flushing.

Should you have any questions regarding this public notification, please call our
office at 724-846-2400

Official website of Beaver Falls Municipal Authority

05/29/2026

A MATTER OF PUBLIC SAFETY - STOP signs (yes, usually written in all caps) are the most common--and probably the most important--street signage in the Borough. In fact, there are 106 of them!

Council's Public Safety Oversight Chair Sue Wood is working with Brian McNeely and Gerald Knowlton of Public Works to survey our STOP signs--repairing or replacing them as necessary.

Citizens can help make traffic safety a priority in the Borough by letting Sue know about STOP signs that are missing, in disrepair, or need to be properly placed.

Contact the Borough
https://www.westmayfieldborough.us/government-directory/

05/28/2026

The borough has a responsibility to ensure that ordinances enacted for the protection of life and property and for the general appearance of the borough are followed by property owners in accordance with the desires of the residents of the community.

For more information about property maintenance, visit the Code Enforcement and Zoning webpage.

Borough of West Mayfield Code Enforcement & Zoning SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MAINTAIN PROPERTY BEYOND FENCES: Residents must maintain their properties beyond fence lines. Weeds and trees must not b…

05/25/2026

LET US REMEMBER - As a community this Memorial Day, let's remember and honor those in uniform from West Mayfield who gave so much, such as Marine corporal Steve Thellman who was killed in action in the Pacific Theater March 25, 1945, just three days before his 21st birthday. The family tells us, Mrs. Thellman--who sent five sons to the Marines during the war--was so distraught over losing her son that she refused to cash his government insurance check.

We also remember Navy machinist mate Andrew "Jack" Balzer, just 21 years old, who went down with his ship April 26, 1952 during an incident involving the USS Hobeson and USS Wasp--to this day, considered one of the Navy's most horrific maritime accidents.

If you look, you will see both Steve Thellman and Jack Balzer honored for their sacrifce among the many other veterans banners displayed throughout the Borough.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

MUNICIPAL SEWERS ARE A PRIORITY

Recently on Jean St it took several days for our Public Works team working diligently with contractors to clear a difficult sewer clog.

When tree roots infiltrate our sewer lines, the result can be catastrophic. Roots and other debris such as grease balls, baby wipes and other non-flushable material, and organic matter can cause slow-draining sewers or complete clogs. This can impact the sanitary sewer systems for both the Borough and homeowners--potentially costing each thousands of dollars in repair costs.

The High Cost of Sewers

Unlike water or gas lines, which are maintained by their respective utility companies, Borough taxpayers bear 100% of the cost of maintaining and repairing our sanitary sewer system--classified as an essential municipal service.

"We have a dedicated municipal fund that collects monies derived from municipal sewage rate payers to help cover the cost of maintaining and repairing our sanitary sewers," says Council President Kevin Farkas, "but for several years this fund has been losing capacity because of rising repair costs and inflation. The situation is alarming, and we have to address this issue."

Last year, Farkas and other concerned citizens led an effort to enroll the Borough in the state's Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) designed to help local governments develop long-term financial management, administrative, service delivery and economic development strategies to avert a municipal fiscal crisis and provide fiscal stability.

"In their report, STMP consultants warned us that our dedicated reserves in the sewer fund for maintenance and repairs have been steadily shrinking," Farkas said. "In 2020 we had a reserve balance of $21,414. In 2024 it fell to just $2,984, and I suspect that we are now in the red, pulling funding for sewer repairs from other sources, other budget line items, and other important municipal projects."

Farkas went on to say, "We're now paying a price for not keeping up with inflation and strategically preparing for the rising cost of essential public works projects--such as sanitary sewers. It's been 13 years since Council last adjusted sewage rates to cover our utility costs. Today, we find ourselves in a hole, as the cumulative inflation rate has risen 43% since 2013. The question now becomes how much do we need to raise sewage rates and/or taxes to keep this essential service adequately funded over the next 3, 5, or 10 years?"

To answer this question in preparation for the 2027 municipal budget process starting in July, Council created a Water & Sewage Enterprise Fund Task Force open to municipal officials and concerned citizens of West Mayfield.