Borough Of Carlisle

We are hiring a Water Resources Director/Assistant Engineer! The Borough of Carlisle's Water Resources Department is building sustainable utility operations to meet the social, economic, and environmental demands of the 21st Century. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a vital department with limitless potential and manage multiple projects currently underway, as well as plan for the future needs of our dynamic community! For more information on this position, visit https://lnkd.in/eVeyj6D.

The Carlisle Pumptrack held its grand opening this weekend! Located in Valley Meadows Park, the pumptrack is a self-contained bicycling circuit designed for riders of all levels to develop better bike handling skills and cardiovascular fitness while having fun! Spearheaded by Cumberland Youth Cycling Development (CYCD), the pumptrack has been several years in the making. CYCD first presented the idea to the Carlisle Parks and Recreation Board in 2019! In addition to Carlisle Borough, CYCD collaborated with the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation, Partnership for Better Health, and various local businesses and individuals to bring the Carlisle Pumptrack to life.

We were proud to host the US Army War College International Fellows Class of 2025 at Borough Hall this morning! The 80 military officers from around the globe call Carlisle their home while at the War College. Mayor Sean Shultz and Deputy Mayor Brenda Landis presented an overview of Borough government and our current initiatives and projects. The officers also heard from Borough staff and had the opportunity to ask questions about all things Carlisle!

Carlisle Borough Council recently adopted a resolution for the Borough to become recognized as a Bird Town Pennsylvania! Bird Town Pennsylvania's mission is to work with local municipalities to promote community-based conservation actions. These efforts aim to create a healthier, more sustainable environment not only for birds but all wildlife and people. Carlisle Parks and Recreation is working with a committee to complete the required application to become a Bird Town Pennsylvania. The application focuses on municipal and school district actions, community engagement, habitat enhancement, collaborations, and advocacy. The Bird Town Pennsylvania mission also aligns with our Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan.

Parking in Downtown Carlisle just got an upgrade! We replaced nearly 630 refurbished single-space meters with 56 new solar-powered parking kiosks. The new kiosks feature a full-color touch-screen accessible display that walks users step-by-step through the transaction process. The Pay by Plate system used by the kiosks offers more payment options and flexibility to people parking downtown. The conversion to kiosks upgrades our parking system to the latest technology available, improves the parking process, decreases the number of assets requiring maintenance, and enhances the collection of parking funds. 

Congratulations to Jason Pote of our Public Works Department on his promotion to Public Works Crew Leader! Jason joined the team in August 2022 and was promoted to Equipment Operator in October 2023. He demonstrates leadership in the department, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to serve where needed. Jason is also continuing his passion for knowledge and growth by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management at Liberty University. Congratulations Jason and thank you for all you do!

We continue celebrating National Public Works Week by introducing you to Silke and Joe, part of our field operations team. Silke started with the Borough just last Monday, while Joe joined the Borough in 1984! We thought it was fitting to ask the most tenured employee if he had any advice for the newest team member. "Enjoy every single day," Joe said. "You get to be outside! You get to be outside every day." Joe truly loves his job and serving the Carlisle community. Being outdoors is actually part of what drew Silke to the job. She recently came to Carlisle and the United States from Austria. She has previous experience as a mill worker and is excited to work outside and with her hands again. Silke is also the first full-time female in field operations here at the Borough! Thanks to Silke and Joe and all of our other Public Works and Water Resources team members for everything you do! #NPWW

It's National Public Works Week. We are celebrating the hard-working and dedicated professionals who keep Carlisle's essential infrastructure running smoothly! Our Public Works and Water Resources Departments are dedicated to advancing the quality of life for our community. From planting trees to fixing water main breaks, our field crews do it all every day. The folks behind the scenes at our treatment plants and lab work tirelessly to ensure clean water flows from your tap and is safely returned to its source. Happy #NPWW to our amazing team! Thank you for everything you do!

This weekend, our Water Resources Department, with help from Parks and Recreation, hosted its first Community Brunch & Barrel event! Participants enjoyed a light brunch while learning all about our MS4 Program and the importance of stormwater management. Following the presentation, everybody received their rain barrel to take home. Mo Geiger from Carlisle Arts Learning Center also showed attendees how to decorate their barrels. We hope to hold more of these events in the future! Funding for this project came from a grant from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

Our Assistant Engineer Jeff Bergsten recently served as a panelist at Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Annual Luncheon! Jeff was joined by representatives from the Harrisburg City Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police, and Kittelson & Associates, Inc. to talk about the region's Safe Streets For All initiative.