Borough of Hellertown
PUBLIC NOTICE
Due to a vacancy on Hellertown Borough Council, the Borough Council of Hellertown Borough is seeking registered electors of the borough to fill a Borough Council vacancy. This person will be appointed to fill the remaining term to December 31, 2025.
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and resume outlining qualifications to Cathy Hartranft, Borough Manager, Borough of Hellertown, 685 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055 or by e-mail to c.hartranft@hellertownborough.org by Friday, May 30 at 2:00 pm. Interviews with Borough Council will be held beginning 7:00 pm on Monday, June2, 2025.
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCY
Hellertown Borough Council is seeking interested residents to fill an unexpired six (6) year term on the Civil Service Commission through December 2027.
The commission is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations including examinations of applicants for entry level positions or promotion within the Hellertown Police Department. The Commission is also responsible for establishing minimum qualifications for such positions, testing applicants, and holding hearings in the event of an appeal of discipline imposed by Borough Council.
Interested candidates must be a registered elector of the Borough of Hellertown. Please send letter of interest to Cathy Hartranft, Borough Manager, 685 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055 or c.hartranft@hellertownborough.org by Thursday, April 11, 2024.
On behalf of the Borough of Hellertown, the Township of Lower Saucon, and the Saucon Valley School District, please find a link https://arcg.is/9iDe5 to the public review draft of the Saucon Valley 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update upon which the partners have worked to update this year. The partners have hosted a successful, well received joint public meeting in October 2020 and, in accordance with the PA Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), are in the process of scheduling a future Public Hearing. Information associated with the Public Hearing will be advertised at a later date in accordance with the MPC.
Through the Saucon Valley 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update, the partners aim to expand possibilities of how their past, current and future joint planning can best serve their residents, businesses, leaders and stakeholders. As implementation of actions continues to progress through the coming decade, the partners will keep their Plan continuously relevant through their StoryMap platform. This platform, evolving from their 2009 document, is interactive, respects social distancing, and mobile-friendly. Thank you for the opportunity to forward the information. In upholding the work’s 45-day public review period, please submit any comments to carolynyagle@epd-pgh.com on or prior to January 9, 2021.
PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER
BOROUGH OF HELLERTOWN
The Borough of Hellertown Police Department is currently accepting applications to fill several part-time police officer positions. Applicants must be a United States Citizen and be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer. To apply, you must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and have current Act 120 certification in Pennsylvania. Applicants must be able to work dayshift, nightshift, weekends and holidays. Applicants must be able to pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, medical examination, drug screen and psychological examination. The Hellertown Police Department part-time hourly rate is $34 per hour.
Applications can be obtained at:
The Borough of Hellertown Police Department
685 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055
Monday through Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM