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Hollidaysburg Borough Council Votes 'Not Yet' to Re-Opening Meetings to the Public In Person
The April 8 Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting held by teleconference at 7 p.m. was highlighted by discussion and vote regarding reopening borough council meetings to the public. There was some public sentiment that it was time... — Updated 4/13/2021
Hollidaysburg School District Plans Future Technology, Summer School
The Hollidaysburg School District Board of Directors Virtual Committee of the Whole Meeting meeting was held Wednesday, March 10. The biggest topic of discussion was the district's technology budget. Jason Arthur presented an... — Updated 3/22/2021
Community Partnership Gearing Up for Events, Post-COVID Restrictions
The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership monthly board meeting was held Wednesday, March 10, at the Hollidaysburg School District Business Building and on Zoom via teleconference. The Partnership board generated ideas for a... — Updated 3/16/2021
Hollidaysburg Votes to Waive Mechanical Licensing Fees for 2021
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council monthly teleconference meeting was held Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m. The council tackled new business as Mayor Joe Dodson requested the council to waive Mechanical Licensing fees for 2021,... — Updated 3/15/2021
Hollidaysburg High Parents Strongly Prefer In-Person Graduation
The Wednesday, Feb. 10, Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors virtual Committee of the Whole meeting began with public comments. All callers taking part addressed the possibility of in-person graduation as opposed... — Updated 2/15/2021
Hollidaysburg Borough Council Moves Toward Broadcasting of Meetings
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council took a step forward toward broadcasting its monthly meetings at its regular Feb. 11 meeting, which was held by teleconference. Borough council, after doing research into several options, approved... — Updated 2/15/2021
Hollidaysburg Partnership Looks for Additional Partners, Resources
The Feb. 10 Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) Board of Directors meeting was held at the Hollidaysburg Area School District Administration Building and was focused on ways to move forward during the COVID-19... — Updated 2/15/2021
Hollidaysburg Sets Professional Services for 2021
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council teleconference meeting was held Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. In business matters , the council approved unanimously an agreement with Cleveland Brothers for generator maintenance. In discussions,... — Updated 1/19/2021
Hollidaysburg S.D. Votes to Return to In-Person Instruction
The marathon 3-1/2 hour Hollidaysburg School District Board of Directors virtual Committee of the Whole/Voting meeting eventually ended with the board voting 5-4 to re-open school with full face-to-face learning five days a week... — Updated 1/19/2021
Hollidaysburg Partnership Hopes for Active 2021
The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Hollidaysburg Area School District Administration Building. New President Bob Gildea called the meeting to... — Updated 1/18/2021
Supt. Reccomends School District Remain 'Virtual' Until Jan. 15
The Hollidaysburg School District Board of Directors held its virtual Committee of the Whole/Voting Meeting on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Superintendent Robert Gildea reviewed the district's health and safety plan and the current state of... — Updated 12/20/2020
Community Partnership Selects New Members, New Officers
The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership held its regular Board of Directors meeting and annual meeting on Dec. 9. The general membership of the partnership elected the new board members: Jessica Sorge, Terri Johnson, Maureen L... — Updated 12/18/2020
Borough Council Holds the Line on Real Estate Taxes
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council regular December meeting was held via teleconference at council chambers in the Hollidaysburg Municipal Building. Council unanimously adopted the 2021 budget for the borough and Real Estate Tax... — Updated 12/18/2020
Community Partnership Remaining Active, Helping Local Businesses
The Nov. 11 Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership Board of Directors meeting was held at the Hollidaysburg Public Library. The main topic was how the partnership could leverage and promote and market community events, since the... — Updated 11/30/2020
Hollidaysburg Borough approves "very tight" budget for 2021
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council held its monthly teleconference meeting Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. The final 2021 General Funds Budget presented by Borough Manager Jim Gehret was unanimously approved by the council. Gehret said that there... — Updated 11/25/2020
Hollidaysburg School District goes to full remote instruction
The Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors Virtual Committee of the Whole Meeting/Voting meeting was held Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. The board made a unanimous decision to move all education in the Hollidaysburg Area School... — Updated 11/25/2020
Hollidaysburg Schools Attempt to Return to Hybrid Instruction
Hollidaysburg Area School District Superintendent Robert Gildea suggested during the school board's regular October meeting that the Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors delay in-person learning. Supt. Gildea said... — Updated 11/2/2020
Community Partnership Looking to Step Up into Publicity Role
The October 14 Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership Board of Directors meeting at the Hollidaysburg Public Library focused on trying to establish its new role in the community. After the borough terminated the agreement the... — Updated 10/21/2020
Hollidaysburg Borough Not Planning Tax Increase for 2021
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council held its October monthly teleconference meeting at the council chamber in the Hollidaysburg Municipal Building. Representatives from the Hollidaysburg Public Watchdogs spoke on several matters... — Updated 10/9/2020
Borough Council Thanks Pope for 'Job Well Done'
The September Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting was held by teleconference from the Hollidaysburg Municipal Building. The meeting was highlighted by the announcement of the resignation of Katrina Pope as borough director of Com... — Updated 9/28/2020
Community Partnership Fills Board Position; Still Seeking Community Coordinator
The recent Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership September Board of Directors meeting at the Hollidaysburg Public Library accomplished a number of goals for the organization. The Community Partnership was able to fill its... — Updated 9/21/2020
Hollidaysburg School District Moves to 'Hybrid' Plan
With the spike Blair County has seen in August in the number of coronavirus cases, original start-up plans for the Hollidaysburg School District had to be revised in order to accommodate the safety of all students in the district,... — Updated 8/20/2020
Borough Cancels Downtown Live and Pumpkin Fest Due to COVID-19 Restrictions
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council held its regular meeting on Aug. 13 by teleconference. A closed-door executive session by the council pushed back the start of the meeting by 30 minutes. Borough manager Jim Gehret reported that... — Updated 8/18/2020
Community Partnership Seeking Community Coordinator
The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership Board of Directors held its August meeting at the Hollidaysburg Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 8. The board is considering adding a perspective board member, Jared Keller, of Keller... — Updated 8/18/2020
Hollidaysburg Business Offers Backpacks Filled with School Supplies
On Sunday, July 26, John Russell, owner of the Hollidaysburg Verizon Wireless Zone at 420 Blair St., held the annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, through which the store had 180... — Updated 7/27/2020
School District Plans Re-Opening Aug. 26 with 'Virtual' Classes an Option
The 2020-21 school year will not look the same for any school districts due to the rapidly rising numbers of coronavirus infections, and the Hollidaysburg School District will be no exception. The Hollidaysburg Area School Board at... — Updated 7/20/2020
Community Partnership Reviews Marketing and Centralized Community Calendar
The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership Board of Directors held its July meeting at the Hollidaysburg Public Library. The board held a discussion on marketing and communications being a primary service to the community. The... — Updated 7/16/2020
Borough council Approves Manager Contract and Old Canal Inn Renovations
The July Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting was held via teleconference on July 9 at 7 p.m. Katrina Pope, director of Community Relations and Events, reported that concerts were being cancelled as they go due to uptick in... — Updated 7/16/2020
Hollidaysburg Farmers' Market Opens for the Season
The annual Hollidaysburg Farmers Market, which runs every Tuesday on a closed-off Montgomery Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., has opened again for the summer. On Tuesday, June 16,... — Updated 7/2/2020
Newry Hosts Rally for Progress for People of Color
The Newry Lions Club Park hosted a Regional Rally for Progress for People of Color (PPC ) on Saturday, June 27. "We want to call attention and open dialogue to racial tension and po... — Updated 6/30/2020
Community Partnership Seeks to Hire Coordinator
The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership Board of Directors' June meeting was highlighted by the search for three new board members following the loss of three members, a call from President Tom Kopriva to step up marketing... — Updated 6/22/2020
Hollidaysburg School District Passes 2020-21 Budget With No Tax Increase
A final budget r with no tax hike for the 2020-21 school year was approved by the Hollidaysburg School District School Board during the board's June budget meeting. COVID-19 restrictions and its effects played a major role in the... — Updated 6/15/2020
Borough Council Signs Contract with Police Union, Praises Officer Actions at Protest
The June meeting of the Hollidaysburg Borough Council was held June 11 by telephone conference with public participation. New business brought before the council included: • A three-year contract with the Hollidaysburg Police... — Updated 6/15/2020
Borough Council to Review Manager's Contract
The May regular monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Borough Council was held by teleconference with a prime topic of interest being pursuit of financial assistance for the borough due to expenses caused by the coronavirus... — Updated 6/1/2020
Community Partnership Works to Alleviate Local Business Revenue Loss
The May Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership Board of Directors meeting had a strong focus on striving for support of local businesses, making up for lost income of small businesses, getting businesses open once again, and use... — Updated 6/1/2020
