Ashby Forge Borough, PA
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Snow emergency: Not in effect Water: No advisories Hydrant flushing: North side, Oct 19–23
Ashby Forge BoroughPennsylvania · Incorporated 1851

Welcome to Ashby Forge

A walkable river town of 4,300 people, with a historic Main Street, a Saturday farmers market and Borough Hall at 25 Market Street.

Trash & Recycling

When is my collection day?

Trash is collected weekly. Recycling is collected every other week on your trash day. Set containers at the curb after 6:00 PM the night before.

Start typing, for example “Walnut” or “Ridge”

What goes out

  • Trash: bagged, in cans up to 32 gallons, 4 cans per household
  • Recycling: bottles, cans, jugs, paper and flattened cardboard in the blue bin, no bags
  • Yard waste: second and fourth Wednesdays, April through November, in paper bags
  • Bulk items: one item a week with a $10 sticker from Borough Hall
  • Holidays: collection slides one day after New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Downtown

Shop, eat and gather on Main Street

More than 40 local businesses sit within four blocks of Market Square. Here are a few, with what's happening this fall.

    Coming up downtown

    • First Friday on MainFriday, November 6, 5:00–8:00 PM · Shops open late, live music in Market Square
    • Veterans Day ceremonyWednesday, November 11, 11:00 AM · Veterans Memorial, Bridge Street
    • Farmers marketSaturdays through November 21 · Market Square
    • Small Business Saturday & tree lightingSaturday, November 28 · Lighting at 6:00 PM, Market Square

    Parking

    Meters
    $1 an hour, Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Pay at the meter or by phone (zone 4102).
    Borough Lot
    Canal Street. Free after 5:00 PM and all day Sunday.
    Overnight
    No parking on snow emergency routes 2:00–6:00 AM when an emergency is declared.
    Borough Council

    Council, Mayor and meetings

    Borough Council meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in Borough Hall, 25 Market Street. Agendas are posted here at least 24 hours before every meeting. Public comment is welcome at each meeting.

    • MayorDenise HartleyTerm ends January 2030
    • Council PresidentAngela RuizWard 2 · Term ends January 2028
    • Vice PresidentThomas KerrWard 1 · Term ends January 2030
    • CouncilMarcus BellWard 3 · Term ends January 2028
    • CouncilEllen FitzgeraldWard 1 · Term ends January 2028
    • CouncilRaj PatelWard 2 · Term ends January 2030
    • CouncilGloria MatthewsWard 3 · Term ends January 2030
    • CouncilSam OkoroAt large · Term ends January 2028
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    Ashby Forge Municipal Authority

    Water & sewer

    The Municipal Authority supplies drinking water and sewer service to the Borough and parts of neighboring townships. Bills are mailed quarterly in January, April, July and October.

    Pay your bill

    Pay online with your account number, by mail, or in the drop box outside Borough Hall. Payments are due 30 days from the bill date; a 10% penalty applies after that.

    Water main break or no water?

    Call the Authority any time, day or night. For a sewer backup in your home, call before calling a plumber.

    (717) 555-0188

    Fall hydrant flushing

    Crews flush hydrants north of Market Street October 19–23 and south of Market Street October 26–30. If your water looks rusty, run the cold tap for a few minutes and hold off on laundry.

    North side this week

    Lead service line inventory. As federal rules require, the Authority has published the material of every service line in its system. Look up your address to see whether your line is lead, copper or not yet known.

    Permits & Codes

    Permits and applications

    Apply online or at Borough Hall, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Every downloadable form is an accessible, fillable PDF.

    • Rental registration & inspection$75 per unit

      Every rental unit is registered each year and inspected every three years.

    • Certificate of appropriatenessNo fee

      Exterior changes in the Main Street Historic District, including windows, signs and siding, go to the Historical Architectural Review Board first.

    • Sidewalk & curb repair$25

      Property owners maintain the sidewalk in front of their property. A permit is needed before replacing it.

    • Building permitBy project

      Additions, decks, roofs and renovations, reviewed under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

    • Street opening permit$100

      Required for contractors and utilities digging in a Borough street or alley.

    • Block party & special events$25

      Apply at least 30 days ahead to close a street or hold an event in Market Square.

    Public Works

    Report an issue

    Potholes, broken sidewalks, streetlights, missed collections and overgrown lots. You'll get a reference number. For emergencies, call 911.

    Public Notices

    Notices & hearings

    Legal notices are also published in the newspaper of general circulation.

    • Hearing Posted October 9, 2026Public hearing on the 2027 proposed budget, Monday, December 14, 7:00 PM
      Borough Council will present the 2027 proposed budget at its November 9 meeting. The proposed budget will be available at Borough Hall and on this website for public inspection for at least 10 days before adoption at the December 14 meeting.
    • HARB Posted October 8, 2026Historical Architectural Review Board, Wednesday, November 4, 7:00 PM
      The Board will review applications for new signs at 118 Main Street and replacement windows at 207 Market Street. Applications are available for review at Borough Hall.
    • Ordinance Posted September 22, 2026Ordinance 2026-04: snow emergency routes and towing
      Council adopted Ordinance 2026-04 on September 14, 2026, adding Furnace Street to the snow emergency routes and setting towing and storage fees for vehicles left on a route during a declared emergency.
    • Authority Posted September 30, 2026Fall hydrant flushing, October 19–30
      Water may be discolored while crews flush hydrants. It is safe to drink. Run your cold tap until the water clears.