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Borough Office Closed Monday, February 21st, 2022
Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st, 2022 in observance of President’s Day. Offices will reopen at 8:30 Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022.
December Meeting Cancellations
The following Committee meetings are cancelled for December 2021.
- Shade Tree Commission-December 20, 2021
November Meeting Cancellations
The following Committees will not be meeting in November.
- Planning Commission-November 16, 2021
- Zoning Hearing Board-November 18, 2021
- Community and Business Committee- November 23, 2021
- Public Safety Committee-November 24, 2021
Historic Preservation Committee Meeting-Wednesday, November 17, 2021
The Historic Preservation Committee will meet Wednesday November 17, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Administration Building at 45 Keeley Avenue. The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting agenda can be found by clicking here.
Masks required for all attendees, including members of the public. Requests for accommodations from the mask requirement shall be directed to the Borough Manager at azimmerman@newbritainboro.com prior to the meeting, and will be considered on the basis of current CDC guidance.
Celebrate Arbor Day May, 1, 2021
Celebrate Arbor Day
with
NEW BRITAIN BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION
When: Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Where: Island at New Britain Borough Post Office
Our Arbor Day Program will be held rain or shine and will be followed by planting a flowering cherry tree by the bench near the Post Office.
Please join us in celebrating Arbor Day as we continue to “green up” our friendly borough with beautiful multi-season trees and shrubs.
Planning Commission to Meet via Zoom on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:30PM
The New Britain Borough Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, January 19 at 7:30PM via Zoom (participation info below). The meeting packet can be found by clicking here.
Computer Link
https://zoom.us/j/99489771040?pwd=djRoOHFYQ0RqKzd6TzhocXFzQjl2dz09
Meeting ID: 994 8977 1040
Passcode: 693473
One tap mobile device link
+19292056099,,99489771040#,,,,*693473#
Phone Call In
929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 994 8977 1040
Passcode: 693473
Chalfont Fire Company Resumes Volunteer Informational Meetings
Message from Chalfont Fire Company: After a break due to Covid-19, we are resuming information meetings on volunteering with the Chalfont Fire Company. The purpose is to provide information regarding the fire service, fire police, auxiliary and administrative opportunities. Our next information session will be:
October 21, 2020 @ 7 PM at the main fire station, 301 North Main Street, Chalfont.
Snow Emergency Declared and Early Closure for February 20th
Due to the winter storm, Mayor David Holewinski has declared that effective immediately, a Snow Emergency will be in effect in New Britain Borough until 11:59pm tonight (February 20th).
Parking will not be permitted on designated Snow Emergency Routes, and these roads are also restricted to vehicles with four wheel drive or snow chains.
On the non-snow emergency routes residents are asked to voluntarily remove cars from the streets when possible to facilitate more effective road and parking lane clearing.
The Borough office will close at 2PM today.
Thank you for your assistance.
Spending Time Outdoors Will Improve Your Health!
Now that the warm weather is finally here, it is time to get outdoors and enjoy it! Within our Borough we have the beauty of nature to enjoy both at the Wilma Quinlan Nature Preserve and Covered Bridge Park…and in doing so you can greatly improve your health! Studies have shown that spending time outdoors can have phenomenal effects on our overall health. Below are a few of the benefits:
Strengthens Mental Health: Studies have shown that walking outside is strongly linked to lowered depression and stress levels. This has a lot to do with improving your outlook on life, and overall feelings of positivity. Being outdoors allows you more flexibility and versatility as it gives you a change of pace and environment.
Reduces Stress: Aside from creating a positive frame of mind, being in touch with nature helps boost our serotonin levels. (the feel-good neurotransmitter in our bodies) It also increases activity in parts of the brain that are linked to empathy, emotional stability and love.
Increases Vitamin D Intake: We get 80 to 90 percent of our vitamin D from soaking it in from the sun. Not only is vitamin D good for our bone and cell growth, it also strengthens our immune functions and reduces inflammation.
Strengthens Immunity: Research has found that spending at least three hours outdoors every day can help increase the level of white blood cells, which help fight viruses and diseases.
Improves Self-Esteem: In addition to lifting our moods and helping us feel positive, going outside, or getting some “green exercise,” can lead to tangible improvements in self-esteem.
