General info
The red shaded area shows the location of Milesburg Borough within Centre County.
Compared to the surrounding Boggs Township, Milesburg Borough has a higher population density. The Borough is governed by seven council members and a mayor, each elected by voters to a four-year term. Council’s structure and operation are legally bound by Title 8 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues for Boroughs and Incorporated Towns. Council also follows rules for holding open meetings under Title 65, Chapter 7, known as the “Sunshine Act”.
The text of the Consolidated Statues can be found through the Pennsylvania General Assembly website:
Title 8 – https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=08
Title 65, Chapter 7 – https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=65&div=0&chpt=7
Sunshine Act FAQs – https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/SunshineAct.cfm
Council Meetings
Milesburg Borough Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, unless otherwise indicated on the official calendar published on this website. Regular meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Borough Building, 416 Front Street, Milesburg, PA 16853.
Time is allotted at each meeting for visitor comments. If you wish to address Council regarding a specific matter and would like the item placed on the meeting agenda, please contact the Borough Office at (814) 355‑3583 or milesburgborough@gmail.com.
Rental Permit Applications
Milesburg Borough will no longer accept rental permit renewal applications or payments. All rental applications and associated payments must be submitted directly to Penns Valley Code Enforcement Agency at the following address:
Penns Valley Code Enforcement Agency P.O. Box 357 Millheim, PA 16854.
https://pennsvalleycode.com/milesburg-borough
The Borough has jointly, with neighboring municipalities, incorporated two public authorities: the Milesburg Borough Water Authority delivers potable water to residents, and the Mid-Centre County Authority provides wastewater treatment (sewer).
In accordance with the legislation governing municipal authorities, Chapter 56 of Title 53, Borough Council appoints residents to serve on the Boards of each authority. The Board acts as the governing body for the authority.
Title 53 Municipalities Generally, Chapter 56, Municipal Authorities – https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/53/00.056..HTM
Newsletter
Information and announcements are available in the Borough Newsletter, mailed to residents twice per year (spring and fall).
Public Utilities
Water
Milesburg Borough Water Authority, (814) 355-4262 or https://milesburgborowater.com/
Sewer
Mid-Centre County Authority, (814) 355-8435 or www.mid-centre.com
Refuse
Newman Hill, (814) 355-1212 (Milesburg)
JJ Peters, (570) 748-7957 (Mill Hall)
Love Disposal, (570) 748-2760 (Lock Haven)
Electric
West Penn Power, (800) 686-0021
Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (814) 238-6649 or https://www.centrecountyrecycles.org/
School District
Bald Eagle Area School District
https://www.beasd.org/page/about-our-district
District Office, (814) 355-4860
Community Organizations
Milesburg Lions Club
Regular Meetings: Every 1st, 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Location: Milesburg Community Center, 101 Mill St
Mailing address: PO Box 746, Milesburg, PA 16853
Milesburg Museum & Historical Society
Location: 205 Market Street
Mailing address: PO Box 826, Milesburg, PA 16853
Email: milesburghistory@gmail.com
Website: https://www.milesburg.org/
The Crooked House
Location: 204 Market St
Mailing address: PO Box 682. Milesburg, PA 16853
Email: info@thecrookedhouse.net
Website: https://www.thecrookedhouse.net/
Phone: (814) 933-5204
