Trick or Treat: Thu, Oct 29 from 6-8pm
Join us for a safe, fun, and family-friendly evening of trick or treating throughout Steelton on Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Wear your costume, bring your bag & have fun! 🎃👻🕷️🍭
Borough News
Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting & Survey
The Borough is currently developing a Comprehensive Plan, which outlines a long-term plan and vision for the growth & development of the Borough. The plan includes aspects of land use, transportation, housing, parks, recreation, community facilities & utilities, and economic development. Ultimately, the plan provides the Borough with recommendations and strategies to address challenges and opportunities, while serving as a guide for elected officials and staff to aid decision-making.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
– Community Meeting on 3/3 = Attend our first Community Meeting related to the development of the Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Steelton-Highspire High School’s auditorium (250 Reynders St, Steelton, PA 17113)
– Community Survey = Please take 5 minutes to answer the following questions, as your feedback will help guide decisions on housing, safety, economic development, and quality of life in Steelton: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-qI9Ie-pI02hzc_8nIO_HTAP1oh0ToRPmh0e33dDhOxUNDZDNzFXMTE0TEVFQzVGQU41ME5US0hMQi4u&route=shorturl
We are Now Hiring!
There are several open **job opportunities** now available with the Borough of Steelton! 🏛️💼
- Code Enforcement / Zoning Office
- Public Works Wastewater Laborer/Operator
- Accounting Manager
Check out more details here 👉 https://www.steeltonpa.com/job-and-appointments
Help keep our community running strong and share if you know someone who might be a great fit!
National Night Out 2025 – Tue, Aug 5
The Steelton Borough Council and the Steelton Borough Police Department will be hosting the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This community event will be held at War Veterans Memorial Field (Steelton-Highspire High School’s football field) located at the intersection of South 6th Street & Primrose Avenue, Steelton, PA 17113.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Over 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases around the world celebrate this event. In all, over 37 million people are expected to participate in America’s National Night Out celebration this year.
If your organization would like to participate by having a table at this event or provide a donation to support, please contact Officer Tyrai Anderson at tanderson@steeltonpa.com. There is no fee to register, and it is a great way to spread the word to the Steelton community about the products and services you can provide to our residents. You can also register by downloading the attached form and returning it by email to tanderson@steeltonpa.com or by mail to 123 North Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113 with the ATTN: National Night Out 2025.
Community Garden 2025 Events & Program Information
The Borough of Steelton is excited to begin another year of growing at the Mohn Street Park Community Garden! Here is our public event schedule, so stop by to learn more about this FREE program and reserve your plot:
- Tuesday, April 15 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Penn State Health Visit
- Monday, April 28 at 5:30 PM – Garden Committee Meeting (Virtual)
- Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM – Annual Kickoff/Planting Day & Community Cleanup
- Saturday, May 24 at 9:00 AM – Master Gardener Visit & Workday
- Wednesday, September 3 from 5:00p to 7:00p – Cooking Class/Demonstration
To learn more about the community garden program, please click the following link: https://www.steeltonpa.com/for-residents/community-garden/
To reserve a plot, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Tyler Vaupel at tvaupel@steeltonpa.com or 717-579-0267. You can also reserve a garden bed by clicking the following link and completing the online form: https://forms.gle/cjaNKv2xMdFtuHYv5
Now Accepting Nominations for Community Heroes Day
Do you know someone who makes a great impact on the Steelton community by working tirelessly behind the scenes, not for glory and recognition but toward the humble ideal of doing their part to make the world a better place? These are our Community Heroes, and we want to recognize them for their contributions, but we need your help to nominate someone who makes a positive difference!
We want to honor local heroes such as firefighters, police officers, EMS, military veterans, community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, elected officials, and other individuals who fight for positive change, improve the quality of life & work for a brighter future in Steelton. The selected heroes will be honored during a Borough Council meeting and on Community Heroes Day on Saturday, May 31. To submit your nomination, please click this link to complete the online form: https://forms.gle/xqfGq8oZyxnxgLFJ9
If you require assistance or have any questions, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Tyler Vaupel at 717-579-0267 or tvaupel@steeltonpa.com.
2025 Budgets for Review
Summary of General Fund Budget Process
The 2025 General Fund, Sewer Fund, Grants, Liquid Fuels, and Capital Improvement Budgets were developed by the Finance Committee of Steelton Borough Council in consultation with the Borough Manager, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, departmental staff, and consultants.
The process for developing the budget was as follows:
Staff Level Budget Meetings
Assistant Secretary Treasurer & the Borough Manager met with Department Heads to review “Wish List” budgets including all desired capital and operational expenditures requested in the 2025 budget.
Departmental meetings were used to compile an initial budget that included all desired expenditures. This budget was presented to the Finance Committee for review and represented a deficit due to the budget including all desired personnel, capital purchases, and capital projects.
Publicly Advertised Finance Committee Meetings
| September 12, 2024 | Finance Committee met to review the Borough’s budgeting process. |
| September 26, 2024 | Finance Committee met to review a preliminary budget and request further information on line items. |
| October 3, 2024 | Finance Committee met to review a preliminary budget and request further information on line items. |
| October 10, 2024 | Department Heads were provided with an opportunity to discuss their individual budgets with the Finance Committee. |
| October 17 and November 14, 2024 | Review and discussion of cuts to balance budget. The cuts resulted in a balanced 2025 budget. |
| December 2, 2024 | Committee recommends budget to Steelton Borough Council Committee. |
| December 5-16, 2024 | Public Inspection period. |
Publicly Advertised Council Meetings:
| December 2, 2024 | Council Votes to Lay Budget for Public Inspection and Budget Ordinance advertised in Paper of General Circulation |
| December 5-16, 2024 | Public Inspection Period |
| December 16, 2024 | Formal Consideration and Adoption. Council considers passing budget appropriations ordinance and tax ordinance. |
Key Components of Budget
- General Tax Millage Remains Same
- Provides $8,000 to Public Works for a capital purchase.
- Budgeted 11 Fulltime Police Officers, 1 Corporal, 1 Chief Position
Steelton Borough Announces “Lend a Hand” Community Garden Event: A Community Collaboration to Enhance Borough Pride and Aesthetics
Steelton, PA—Steelton Borough is proud to present the “Lend a Hand ~Community Garden Event~,” an opportunity for residents and local leaders to come together and beautify the community, fostering unity and pride. This two-day event, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, and Sunday, September 29, 2024, will offer a space for residents to leave a lasting mark on their community—literally.
Community Invited to Shape the Future of Steelton’s Downtown and Front Street Corridor Community Visioning Workshop Scheduled for September 25th, 2024
Steelton, PA – The Dauphin County Redevelopment Authority, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is inviting residents of Steelton and surrounding communities to participate in a Community Visioning Workshop to help shape a revitalization plan for Steelton’s Downtown and Front Street (Route 230) Corridor. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Steelton-Highspire High School.
Council Swearing in Jan 2nd, 2024
On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the Steelton Borough swore in their newly elected officials.
Council Elect Julianna Paioletti was sworn in by Mayor Ciera Dent, re-elected council member Denae House was sworn in by Mayor Ciera Dent, re-elected council member Michael Segina was sworn in by Mayor Ciera Dent and re-elected council member Vanessa Bowers was sworn in by Judge Royce Morris.