28 December 2025
Here are a couple of updates for the website. The New Florence Community Library is doing another raffle ticket fundraiser. It is “Hugs & Kisses” $500 CASH* Quick Ticket!!! which goes off on February 14th, 2026. The library has their first Literary Escape Book Club meeting of the year on January 13th to discuss Marie Benedict’s, Queens of Crime, novel. Next, on Monday, December 22nd, the New Florence Lions Club presented Laurel Valley Elementary School with money towards their student needs fund. The fund is used for anything from a coat to school supplies for students in need. This is one of the many projects the Lions Club is involved with. In the picture on the right Principal Brett Marlboro, Lions Dale Counihan, Homer Lewis, school nurse Kayla Daugherty, King Lion Ryan King, Lions members Todd Hepner and Ricky Davis. The Lions Club thanks all who support them in their efforts and looks forward to seeing everyone in 2026. Please see the flyers and photo below. Thanks.
23 December 2025
Here are a few updates for the website. First, the MINUTES 11-18-25 for last month’s borough council meeting have been added. Next, the New Florence Community Library is doing another bus trip. This trip is to go see Wicked, The Musical at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh on Saturday, February 14th. Finally, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will start the new year out right with their monthly sub sale and rippie party on January 3rd. They would also like to remind folks the Santa Express will run on the 24th of December starting at 1pm. Please see the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
NOTE: Lately the borough office has been receiving a lot of complaints about the condition of Rt 711 and Rt 1001 going through the borough. These roads are maintained by the state, not the borough. I’ll be adding a section shortly on how to contact the PennDOT Customer Care Center with concerns. Thanks, Greg.
15 December 2025
Just a quick post for the website. Here is the AGENDA 12-16-25 for the upcoming borough council meeting this week. Thanks.
11 December 2025
Just a quick note for everyone. The Ligonier Valley School District will have a 2-hour delay on Friday, December 12th, due to a West Penn Power planned power outage. Please plan appropriately. LVSD Two Hour Delay Letter for 12 Dec2025 Power Issue Thanks everyone.
7 December 2025
Here are a few updates for the website. The New Florence VFW Post 7622 has two upcoming events. First, Santa will be visiting the club on Wednesday, December 10th at 6pm. The public is welcome to bring in their kids to see Santa. The club will also be having a Members Only Christmas Party on December 24th from 4 to 6pm. Finally, here are some excerpts from the 2025 Municipal Election Summary Results Report for November 4, 2025. Shown are the results of the Mayor, Tax Collector, Borough Council (4-year and 2-year terms), and Judge of Elections races. Doesn’t anyone else like me find it ironic that Philip Fuller was reelected to the Tax Collector position with 100% of the vote. Aren’t we supposed to hate the tax man? Keep laughing, oh, and pay your taxes on time. Thanks everyone.
4 December 2025
Here is a quick update for the website. During the November borough council meeting an ordinance passed on recreational burning within the borough. It covers firepits and bonfires. Here is the document: ORDINANCE 1 of 2025 – Outdoor Recreational Burning Regulations
3 December 2025
Here are some updates for the website. First. Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – November 2025 for the website. After that, the New Florence Community Development group would like to thank all those that came out for Light Up Night on November 30th. The lights look wonderful at the corner and the kids enjoyed visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus at the fire hall. Next, the New Florence Community Library will be holding another Literary Escape Book Club meeting on December 9th. The library would also like to remind folks during bad weather to please call first to ensure they are open. If the weather’s bad, the library will close to keep employees and patrons safe. Please see the flyers below or the Event Calendar for more information on these wonderful activities. Thanks.
25 November 2025
Here are a few updates for the website. First, here are the MINUTES 10-21-25 for the previous borough council meeting in October. Next, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their monthly sub sale and rippie party on December 6th. The fire department will also have their Santa Express on the 24th of December. More information will be added as it becomes available. After that, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 has several ongoing events. The club is collecting items to donate to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Please drop off items by 14 December. The club also has a Holiday Military Tribute Tree on display. Please stop in and fill out a tag to help decorate the tree and pay tribute to our veterans. Finally, Thursday is Thanksgiving. Please enjoy the holiday, eat well, visit with friends and family, and most importantly, drive safely. For trivia, consider the historical origin of Thanksgiving is often traced to a 1621 harvest feast between the English Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people in what is now Massachusetts. After a successful first harvest, the two groups shared a celebratory meal. While this event is considered the “first Thanksgiving,” the modern holiday evolved over time, with national Thanksgiving becoming a holiday in the 19th century, largely due to lobbying by Sarah Josepha Hale and a presidential proclamation by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Please see the flyers below or the Event Calendar for more information on these great activities
17 November 2025
Here are some updates for the website. First, here is the AGENDA 11-18-25 for the upcoming borough council meeting this week. Next, the New Florence Community Development is selling a “Christmas Cash” raffle ticket that’s drawn on December 17th. You can contact a member through their Facebook page to purchase tickets. You can also email the group at ContactNFCD@gmail.com. Or give Misty a call at 724-464-7954. Finally, on December 14th there will be the 5th Annual “Festivus For The Rest Of Us 5K Race”. Dean Banko, with the help of the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department, puts together this crazy event. The race itself is a fun holiday themed race based off the idea of Festivis from the TV show Seinfeld. Very detailed information on the race can be found at New Florence Festivus 5K Race. Keep in mind the deadline for ordering a T-shirt is November 23rd at 6pm. Please see the flyers below or the Event Calendar for more information on these great activities.
9 November 2025
Here are some updates to the website. First. Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – October 2025 for the website. After that, the New Florence Community Development group along with The Somerset Trust are doing a hat and glove drive until November 29th. Please donate if you can. Next, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department is looking for donations for their Fall Basket Party on November 16th. Help if you can by donating a basket. Then the New Florence VFW Post 7622 is having another Kathy’s Korean Cooking Night on November 12th. This event is open to the public with 100% of the proceeds going to local families in need for the holidays. The club has done this in the past, and I’ve heard the food was amazing. Finally, the New Florence Methodist Church is hosting a Craft Day on November 22nd. Please see the flyers below for more information on all these events. Thanks.
3 November 2025
Here are quite a few updates to the website. First, don’t forget to go and vote tomorrow. The New Florence Community Library will be having their traditional Election Day Bake Sale starting at 8 am at the fire hall. The library will also have a guest speaker, Ed Kelemen, on November 8th who is a local author and paranormal documentarian. The library also has a lot of Christmas baskets available for purchase. Stop in and find a wonderful present for someone special. Next, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their Fall Basket Party on November 16th. Basket donations are needed. Next, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 has set up their Angel Tree. This tree helps to fill the wishes of children in our community. Another upcoming event will be held at the New Florence Senior Center on November 13th. It will feature music by Julie & Joe with a special tribute to our Veterans. Finally, mark your calendars for November 30th. The New Florence Community Development will be hosting Light Up Night at the little park by the fire hall. Please see the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
30 October 2025
Here are more updates for the website. First, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department put out an updated flyer for the rippie party on November 1st. Next, because the New Florence VFW Post 7622 is having a Halloween Dance on October 31st, their kitchen will be closed that night. Then the New Florence Community Library has two new events in November. The library will be holding another Craft Class with Panes of Promise Glass Art. They did this in September, and it was a big hit. There will be two classes where participants can make a framed picture using fragments of glass. The other event is another Literary Escape Book Club meeting on November 10th. The book being featured is “One Of Us Is Lying” by Karen M. McMannus. This book has been held over from last month by request. This event was also moved to Monday instead of the normal Tuesday due to Veterans Day. Finally, don’t forget the time change. Please see the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
24 October 2025
Please see this location change I just caught on Facebook Friday morning. Thanks.
Good morning! Here are more updates for the website. First, here are the minutes of the September borough council meeting MINUTES 09-16-25 and the two special borough council meetings held earlier this month. MINUTES 10-7-25 and MINUTES 10-16-25 These meetings dealt mostly with renewing the police contract. Please take a few minutes to read the minutes. Next, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their November sub sale and rippie party on November 1st. The New Florence VFW Post 7622 has quite a few upcoming events. There is a Halloween Dance on October 31st, a Turkey Raffle on November 6th, and then a Veterans Day celebration and breakfast on November 11th at 10 am. Remember, Veterans Day honors those who hung up their uniform. Finally, the New Florence Community Library is doing another bus trip. This is a Christmas in Amish Country trip on December 4th. Everyone had a great time on the Gateway Clipper Cruise bus trip. Please see the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
21 October 2025
Here is the agenda that was pending. AGENDA 10-16-25
20 October 2025
Here are some updates for the website. First, here is the AGENDA 10-21-25 for the upcoming borough council meeting. There were also two special borough council meetings held earlier this month, mostly dealing with time-sensitive contracts. Here are the agendas for those meetings. AGENDA 10-07-25 and AGENDA 10-16-25 Pending. Notices of the meetings were published in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat newspaper. The council also published a notice accepting applications for the position of Borough Solicitor. Attorney Daniel J. Hewitt is retiring. We wish him well in his new adventures. Next, the New Florence Senior Center has their November 2025 Calendar published. The calendar has all the meals listed for the month. The meals have a suggested donation of $2.00 if over 60 years of age and $3.97 if under the age of 60. Please call the center a week prior to make sure enough meals are ordered. If you have any questions, please call 724-235-2800. Finally, the New Florence Community Development has their Pumpkin Carving event on October 25 at the playground and the Halloween Parade with Trick or Treating on Sunday October 26th. And remember, treats will be passed out in the fire hall after the parade. It will be a busy weekend for sure. Please see the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
6 October 2025
Here are two updates for the website. First, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – September 2025 for the website. Also, the Cub Scouts are having another meeting on October 7th at the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department building at 7pm. If you have any questions, please text or call Cubmaster Chris Machak at 814-243-7205 or Den Leader, Shannon Machak at 724-217-7344. Please see the flyer below for more information. Thanks.
5 October 2025
Here are a couple of updates to the website. First, the New Florence Community Library wants everyone to know the Gateway Clipper Showboat Luncheon Cruise is full. They do have a waitlist you can sign up for just in case. Also, the library is having their fall books sale from September 30th to October 27th. Please stop in and look for some treasures. Finally, the New Florence Community Development will be hosting this year’s Pumpkin Carving event on October 25 at the playground. Please come out and join the festivities. In previous years, there have been several impressive examples of carved pumpkins. Please see the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
24 September 2025
Here are quite a few updates to the website. First, here are the minutes from the August borough council meeting. MINUTES 08-19-25 Next, the New Florence Community Development put out information on the corn hole tournament they’re having during the Craft and Vendor Fair this coming Sunday. The New Florence Community Library is having another Literary Escape Book Club meeting on October 14th. The book being featured is “One Of Us Is Lying”. For those interested, the library’s Gateway Clipper Showboat Luncheon Cruise is filling up fast. If you want to go, contact the library soon. The borough council announced that fall dumpster days will be October 17th and 18th. Additionally, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their October sub sale and rippie party on October 4th. Finally, the Municipal Election is coming up in November. Six of the seven council seats are up for election. Gwen Dellett’s seat is the only one not up for reelection. The council got out of whack when write-in candidates decided not to accept the positions. When that happens, the council can only appoint a replacement until the next elections are held. The borough council will have four 4-year term positions and two 2-year term positions on the ballot to get back on track. An unofficial ballot is shown below. Here it is as a pdf. Unofficial 2025 Municipal Election Specimen Ballot – New Florence Borough I will post the official ballot once it becomes available. Please see the flyers and images below for more information. Thanks.
16 September 2025
So much for added more updates the other day for the website. Where does the time go? Here they are now. First, the New Florence Community Library is helping the Westmoreland Food Bank in support of the 9/11 Week of Service Food Drive. The library is a drop-off location for the drive. The library is also doing another Gateway Clipper Showboat Luncheon Cruise. The Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise will be on Wednesday, October 15th. Those of us that went on the previous Gateway Clipper cruise had a great time. The library would also like residents to know September is Library Card Sign Up Month. Did you know one library card is good for all Westmoreland County Libraries? Stop in and get a card today. Next, the New Florence Community Development put out a Craft and Vendor Event Timeline for the festivities on Sunday, September 28th. Also, The New Florence Methodist Church is having a spaghetti dinner on October 4th from 5 pm to 7 pm. All are welcome to attend. Finally, there is the Municipal Election this fall in November. Important dates associated with the election have been added to the calendar. Please see the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
14 September 2025
Just a quick update to the website. I’ll add more later today. Here is the agenda for this month’s borough council meeting on September 16th. AGENDA 09-16-25 Additionally, Jason Beatty, the New Florence Borough Council President, and the council members are requesting opinions at this month’s meeting on how well the St. Township Police Department contract is working in New Florence. If you have something to say, please attend the meeting and let your voice be heard. Thanks.
7 September 2025
Here are a few more updates for the website. First, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 put out a flyer with September menu specials and upcoming events. Remember, the kitchen is open to the public and you don’t need to be a member of the club to come in and enjoy the food. Also, the VFW will be running a month-long Christmas in September Toy Drive in support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program. Please see the flyers below for more information. Next, the New Florence Community Development announced that this year’s Halloween Parade will be on Sunday, October 26th. Trick or Treat will start after the parade. Thanks all.
6 September 2025
Here are a couple of updates for the website. First, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department has cancelled tonight’s Rippie Party due to a conflict. Next, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – August 2025 for the website. After that, the New Florence Community Library will be hosting a livestream on Constitution Day out of Mt. Vernon. There will be lots of great information presented. Finally, The New Florence Methodist Church and the New Life Church will be holding a community church service at the New Florence Fire Hall parking lot on Sunday, September 7th at 10:30 am. All are welcome to attend. Have a great weekend everyone.
31 August 2025
Here are a couple of updates for the website. First, with school starting back up, the area Scouting groups are getting going again. The Cub Scouts are having their first meeting on September 2nd at the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department building. The Girl Scouts are having a Wicked Party on September 7th at the Faith Lutheran Church on Rt. 22. Check out the flyers below for more information on these meetings. Next, the New Florence Community Library is having another Boscov’s “Friends Helping Friends” fundraiser again this year on October 22nd. This event helps the library raise funds for various activities. Finally, Monday is Labor Day. Please enjoy the holiday with family, friends, BBQs, and such. Be safe and have a wonderful time. Cheers.
26 August 2025
Here are a few updates for the website. First, Jeremy Auker and family will be back for another produce sale on August 28th starting at 5 pm. They will set up next to the post office at Bowers Mini-Storage. Next, the New Florence Community Library has a raffle ticket fundraiser, “Harvest Time”, for $500 cash that’s drawn on Saturday, September 27th, 2025. Finally, for a little bit of housekeeping, here is Resolution 1 of 2025, Appointment of Todd Hepner to Borough Council. For more information, please see the flyers below or the Event Calendar. Thanks.
22 August 2025
September is going to be a busy month in the borough. There are lots of activities planned. But first, please be aware Monday, August 25th, is the first day of school for the Ligonier Valley School District. Keep an eye out for all the school buses. I think unofficially summer’s over! Shown below is the school calendar. Also, here is a pdf of the calendar. Ligonier Valley School District 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar Here are the minutes from July’s borough council meeting. MINUTES 07-15-25. After that, the New Florence Community Library will hold a Literary Escape Book Club on September 9th to discuss Alison Espach’s, The Wedding People, book. The library will also have a Craft Class with Panes of Promise Glass Art on September 23rd. There will be two classes where participants can make a framed picture using fragments of glass. Next, the New Florence Senior Center is holding an Open House on September 19th with lots of great activities. I attended last year’s Open House and it was very nice. The center is also having a Special Bingo on Saturday, September 27th. Finally, the New Florence Community Development organization would like to remind everyone of the Craft and Vendor Fair on September 28th. For more information, please see the flyers below or the Event Calendar. Thanks.
17 August 2025
Here are just a couple of updates for the website. First, here is the agenda for this month’s borough council meeting. AGENDA 08-19-25. After that, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind people that the social hall is available for rent. Do you have an event coming up? The fire hall’s a great place for a party. Finally, we have lots of fishermen in the area. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) would like to remind those fishing to leave no trace behind. Thanks.
13 August 2025
The following Advertisement for Bids was placed in the Tribune-Democrat newspaper last Friday August 8th, 2025. Here’s the information on the proposed park improvements from the ad so residents can see what’s going on in the borough. Borough of New Florence, Contract No. 2025-01, New Florence Park Improvement Project, Contract No. 2025-01, Closes: 08/15/2025 10:00 AM, Status: (Open), Supporting Document: Land Development Plans – Project for New Florence Park – 20250724 New Florence Sheets Set
10 August 2025
Here are some updates to the website. First, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – July 2025 for the website. Next, the New Florence Community Library did another updated flyer for the “Summer Train Ride & Lincoln Caverns Tour” adventure to let folks know the trip is sold out. They do have a waiting list for those who might still like to attend if someone must drop out. Also, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their September sub sale and rippie party on the 6th. Tickets are also available for their Fall Gun Bash on September 20th. Finally, do you know about all the services Pennsylvania Representative Leslie Rossi’s office can provide? Below are just a few examples of what her office can help with. Check it out! For more information, please see the flyers below or the Event Calendar. Thanks.
24 July 2025
Here are quite a few updates to the website. First, here are the minutes from the June 30th borough council meeting. MINUTES 06-30-25 Next, the New Florence Community Development and the Somerset Trust Company are collecting school supplies to use at the Back To School event. More information is in the flyer below. Also, this year’s National Night Out will be held at the Seward Volunteer Fire Co. on August 2nd. For those that attended the event last year in New Florence it was a great time for all. After that, the New Florence Community Library has a lot of ongoing summer activities. They also put out an updated flyer for the “Summer Train Ride & Lincoln Caverns Tour” adventure. The New Florence Methodist will be hosting a fundraiser Family Magic Matinee show on August 2nd at 2pm. Tickets are required to attend the show. Give the church a call for more information. Finally, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their August sub sale and rippie party on the 2nd. They’ll also be holding their Fall Gun Bash on September 20th. Tickets are now available. Please see the flyers below or the Event Calendar for more information. Thanks.
11 July 2025
Just a quick little update to the website. Here is the agenda for this month’s borough council meeting. AGENDA 07-15-25 Thanks.
10 July 2025
There are a bunch of updates to the website. Holiday festivities and a crazy work schedule means I’m behind on getting information posted. Sorry! First off, at the 30 June 2025 borough council meeting Todd Hepner was sworn in as a council member. He is replacing Mason Luther who moved out of New Florence. The minutes for the May council meeting were also approved. MINUTES 05-19-25 Next, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – June 2025 for the website. After that the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their July sub sale and rippie party this weekend. These were delayed a week from their normal first Saturday of the month so everyone could have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July. The New Florence Community Development organization announced the dates for their yearly Back to School event and the Craft and Vendor Fair events as place holders. More information to follow soon. Did you know the New Florence Senior Center offers a long- or short-term home delivery meal service? Contact the center for more information. Finally, the New Florence Community Library has a lot of upcoming events. On Saturday, July 12th, the Westmoreland Land Trust will do a presentation on “Streams and Forests”. The library is also going to do another train ride trip. The event is the “Summer Train Ride & Lincoln Caverns Tour” adventure. As one who went on their Fall Foliage Day Trip train ride in October 2023, we had a blast. This trip sounds even more exciting. Please see all the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
28 June 2025
There are a few updates to the website. First, here is the updated agenda of the June 17th borough council meeting that was rescheduled to 30 June 2025. AGENDA 06-30-25 Next, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 will be serving breakfast on Sundays during the month of July. The brunch is from 10am to 3 pm. Their regular menu will also be available. As we all know, we’ve just been through a bunch of hot weather. Did you know Westmoreland C0unty operates a group of cooling centers. When the cooling centers are activated, the Senior Center on Ligonier St is one of the facilities. Finally, a big “Thank You” to all of those that helped put up the American flags along the borough streets today. They look wonderful. Please see below for more information. Thanks.
22 June 2025
There are quite a few updates to the website. First and foremost, the June borough council meeting has been rescheduled to 30 June 2025. There were not enough members present on the 17th for a quorum. Next, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their July sub sale and rippie party on the 12th. This is delayed a week from their normal first Saturday of the month so everyone can have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July. The New Florence VFW Post 7622 will be hosting two upcoming events. The first event is a backpack give-away to two lucky children. Please stop by the club and fill out a ticket. No purchase is necessary. The second event will be a block party on July 26th that’s open to the public. After the VFW, the New Florence Community Library has changed one of their Essential Oils workshops. The workshop will be moving from Monday June 23rd to Monday June 30th at 6:00pm for June. Finally, it’s going to be really hot this week. Please be careful. Also, check on your neighbors, especially if they’re elderly or medically compromised. Please see the flyers for more information below. Thanks.
16 June 2025
Here are some updates to the website. First, the agenda for this month’s borough council meeting has been posted. AGENDA 06-17-25 Next, the New Florence Community Development organization is selling “Summer Cash” fundraiser tickets. Please see a member to get tickets. Also, the New Florence Community Library is having their Spring Book Sale from May 22nd to June 27th. Starting Monday, June 16th, they will be having a $1 bag sale. There’s also lots of other special items available during the sale. After that, the Squirrel Hill Hunting Club would like to remind everyone of their 10th Annual Lifetime Hunt for Kids Golf Outing on July 13th, 2025, at Champion Lakes Golf Resort. Finally, please be careful outside in the evenings. Last week a black bear was caught rummaging through trash cans on 9th street in town. Keep an eye on your surroundings. Thanks all.
6 June 2025
Here are some updates to the website. First, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – May 2025 for the website. Next, Jeremy Auker and family will have their first produce sale of the year on June 10th starting at 4 pm. They will set up next to the post office at Bowers Mini-Storage. Most importantly, let’s all get ready to enjoy tomorrow. There’s the town wide yard sale and Community Days sponsored by the New Florence Community Development and the Somerset Trust Company. The yard sale runs from 8 am to 4 pm. There will be tons of fun activities at the playground from 11 am to 4 pm. The New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be selling food at their building, and they will also have instant rippies to play. Of course, you can also stop and see the Lions Club at 15th and Ligonier streets and pick up a wonderful hot sausage sandwich. They bought more supplies this year so they’re hoping not to sell out before lunch. Yikes. The Lions Club will also have their June Cash Ticket available for purchase along with brooms. Now the weatherman is not forecasting a great day but don’t let a little water dampen your spirits for the festivities. Come out and have fun. Cheers.
28 May 2025
Here are a few updates to the website. The minutes for the April borough council meeting have been posted. MINUTES 04-15-25 Also, effective June 5th, a new Distracted Driving Law, known as “Paul Miller’s Law”, goes into effect. This is a new texting and driving law that bans the use of hand-held devices. Highlights of the new law are shown in the image below. Be safe everyone. Thanks.
21 May 2025
Here are some updates to the website. First, the Squirrel Hill Hunting Club will be hosting their 10th Lifetime Hunt for Kids Golf Outing at Champion Lakes Golf Resort on Sunday, July 13th. Here are three flyers associated with the golf outing. Squirrel Hill Hunting Club – Lifetime Hunt Golf Outing – Sponsor Letter 2025, Squirrel Hill Hunting Club – Lifetime Hunt Golf Outing – Sponsorship Sign-Up, and Squirrel Hill Hunting Club – Lifetime Hunt Golf Outing – Team Sign-Up. Next, the New Florence Senior Center will be hosting several free workshops on “A Guide to Preventing Falls”. These are free workshops open to the public. Yesterday was the Primary Election in Pennsylvania. There was the alcohol sales referendum question on the New Florence ballot. The measure passed with 69 Yes votes and 33 No votes. It was a Yes or No question but still had 6 Write-in votes. Do you wonder what they were? I do. Also, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department would like residents to know they’ll be participating in the Community Day activities with food and rippies in front of the fire hall. Finally, Monday, May 26th, is Memorial Day. Do you know the difference between the military related holidays? Please see the flyers below for more information. Thank you.
15 May 2025
The agenda for this month’s borough council meeting has been posted to the website. AGENDA 05-19-25 Thanks.
14 May 2025
A few updates to the website. First, this month’s borough council meeting will be shifted from Tuesday, May 20th, to Monday, May 19th, due to the Primary Election being held on the 20th. Also, the council announced spring dumpster days will be June 20th and 21st. Please see the flyer below for more information. Finally, don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday. Thanks.
11 May 2025
Just a quick update for the website. The New Florence Community Library cancelled their northwest PA bus trip for June 11th. The library will be contacting those who signed up. Sorry.
8 May 2025
Here are some updates to the website. First, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – April 2025 for the website. Next, the New Florence Community Library has a raffle ticket fundraiser, “Vacation Fun”, for $500 cash that’s drawn on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. Also, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind folks of their upcoming basket party. After that the New Florence Women’s Club will hold their first meeting of 2025. The meeting is May 15th at 7 pm at the New Florence Methodist Church which is handicapped accessible. Please bring some ideas to discuss for this year’s activities! Dessert will be provided by officers. There will also be a Women’s Tea at the New Florence Methodist Church at 1 pm on May 10th. Finally, the Pennsylvania 2025 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. The Democrat and Republican ballots as of 7May2025 are listed in the event. There is also a New Florence specific referundum question on the ballot. Please see the flyers below or the Calendar for more information. Thank you.
Official Municipal Primary Democratic Ballot 20May2025 – DEM181
Unofficial Municipal Primary Republican Specimen Ballot 20May2025 – REP181
2 May 2025
The New Florence Volunteer Fire Department cancelled this month’s rippie party due to a conflict with another fundraiser. Sorry for the short notice. However, you can always stop by Saturday morning and pick up a delicious sub. Thanks.
29 April 2025
The storms played havoc with a lot of school districts. There is a delay for Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Here is a quick addition to the website. The New Florence Volunteer Fire Department put out a nice flyer for their Spring Basket Party on May 18th. It’s shown below. Also, the New Florence Family Restaurant, now called the Ligonier Street Diner, opened after their 9-day remodel and rebrand. They’re having issues with their telephone change but that should get fixed today. Cheers all.
22 April 2025
Here are some additions to the website. First, here are the minutes from the March borough council meeting. MINUTES 03-18-25 After that, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their next sub sale and rippie party on May 3rd. They also want to remind folks they will be holding their Spring Basket Party on May 18th. Next the New Florence Community Library has lots of upcoming and ongoing activities. There are monthly activities for kids, teens, and adults. In May the Literary Escape Book Club will be discussing C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from the Chronicles of Narnia. The library also has several Essential Oils workshops planned for the next couple of months. Finally, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 will be hosting a bus trip to the Veterans Memorial Wall in Duncansville, PA, on June 1st. Please see the flyers below or the Calendar for more information on all these events. Thank you.
11 April 2025
There are quite a few updates to the website. First, here is the agenda for this month’s borough council meeting. AGENDA 04-15-25 After that, the New Florence Community Library released more information on the Northwest PA Bus Trip. That information has been added to the event in the Calendar. Next, they’re hosting a Seed Library Week. Lastly, the library will be hosting 7 Penn State Extension Webinars on various topics from April 21st through June 28th. Each of these webinars has been added to the Events Calendar. The next item added is New Florence Community Days. This is a combined major event presented by both the New Florence Community Development and the Somerset Trust Company. This day is a combination of the community yard sale days and a whole series of new activities at the playground and around town. Finally, there’s a big change coming to the New Florence Family Restaurant. Connie is retiring and passing on the torch. The restaurant will be closed for about 9 days while they remodel and rebrand. Please see the flyers or check out the Events Calendar for more information on what’s going on in the borough. Thanks.
6 April 2025
Here are some updates to the website. First, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – March 2025 for the website. Next, the New Florence Senior Center will be having their Farmers’ Market Voucher sign-up event on June 9th. Also, the New Florence Community Library is planning another bus trip for June 11th. This trip will visit quite a few unique places in northwest PA. Finally, Friday April 4th was the opening day for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. Our very own Adam Gibson, Cheryl Priest’s son, led the 4-ship helicopter formation that performed the flyover for the game. On their return from Pittsburgh to Johnstown the formation went right over top of New Florence (I took the video from my mom’s back yard). It was an amazing sight to see. Please see the flyers below for more information on the events and the video of the helicopters going over the borough. Thanks.
2 April 2025
Here are a few updates for the website. First, the New Florence Senior Center will be holding a Jackpot Bingo on April 3rd. Also, don’t forget the drawing for their “Walk-Through Basket Party” will be help April 4th. Finally, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind folks of their Spring Bash fundraiser on April 12th. Please see the flyers below for more information. Thanks.
25 March 2025
Here are some updates for the website. First, the minutes for last month’s borough council meeting have been released. MINUTES 02-18-25. Also, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 now has their Gun Bash 2025 tickets available for purchase. Images of the tickets are shown below and have been added to the event notice. Next, several changes have been made to the Residents area. On the Senior Center page, the New Florence Senior Center information has been updated. There’s a link to their monthly newsletter and menu that is very informative. Also, the GIS – Mapping System area has been updated to reflect the changes Westmoreland County made to the mapping program. Finally, the Ligonier Valley Free Museum Day has been announced as Sunday, May 4th, 2025. More information will be added as it becomes available for the free museum adventure. Thanks all.
18 March 2025
Here are some updates for the website. First, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 and the New Florence Community Development organizations will be doing a combined Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th at the VFW. The VFW is collecting candy donations to fill the Easter Eggs. Please drop off any donations by April 12th. They also need volunteers to help fill the eggs on April 16th at 6 pm. Next, the New Florence Community Library will be having another Literary Escape Book Club meeting on April 8th. Finally, the New Florence Senior Center is in the middle of their walk-in basket party. The winning numbers will be drawn on April 4th. Anyone can stop now, look over the baskets, get some tickets, and take a chance on winning. Please look at the flyers below and the basket party photos to learn more information. Cheers, Greg
14 March 2025
Here is a quick little update for the website. It is the agenda for this month’s borough council meeting. AGENDA 03-18-25. Also, the small is a glitch on the smartphone view of the website has been fixed. When you click the link to dial the borough office in the page header, it now passes the correct telephone number to your phone application. Thanks Amber for letting me know about the issue. Cheers.
13 March 2025
Here are a few updates for the website. First, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day dance on Saturday, March 15th. Next, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their next sub sale and rippie party on April 5th. Finally, there is a glitch on the smartphone view of the website. When you click the link to dial the borough office in the page header, it passes the wrong telephone number to your phone application. I’m working on getting that fixed. Thanks, Greg
9 March 2025
Here is a little update for the website. First, here are the minutes from January’s borough council meeting. MINUTES 01-21-25. Also, with this weekend’s time change the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department would like everyone to change the batteries in smoke detectors. Thanks.
5 March 2025
Here are a few updates to the website. First, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – February 2025 for the website. Next, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department’s Spring Bash will be April 12th. This event has been added to the Calendar. Finally, the New Florence Community Development is selling a “Spring Cash” raffle ticket that’s drawn on April 9th. You contact a member through their Facebook page to purchase tickets. Please see the flyers below or the events on the calendar for more information. Thanks.
26 February 2025
A quick date change for the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department’s rippie party. It is delayed a week to March 8th. The sub sale is still on March 1st. Cheers. Greg
25 February 2025
As many of you know, the Borough of New Florence is a “dry” town. No alcohol sales can occur within the borough. Over the years several attempts have been made to get this restriction overturned. Even my dad, when he and mom owned Rosie’s Restaurant, tried and did get the petition on the ballot a couple of times in the early 80’s but never got enough votes to overturn the ban. Currently, there is another group of folks trying to get this on the ballot for the next election cycle. Below is an image of the petition. Representatives will the at the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department’s sub sale on March 1st. If you believe the town should be allowed to have alcohol sales, please stop by the sub sale and sign the petition. Thanks. Greg
24 February 2025
Here are several updates for the website. First, the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will be having their next sub sale and rippie party on March 1st. They also want to remind folks the Spring Bash will be April 12th. Next, the New Florence Community Library will be having their next Literary Escape Book Club meeting on the 11th of March. Finally, Lent is almost upon us, which means Fish Fry events are just around the corner. Both the New Florence VFW Post 7622 and the Seward VFD have announced their dates and menus for their activities. Many of us older folks remember how Fish Fry events were a cherished activity growing up. Lots of us have moved away to areas that don’t have Fish Fry events. It’s a sorely missed meal. Please see all the flyers below or the event in the Calendar for more information. Thank you. Greg
15 February 2025
Change of plans for the New Florence VFW Post 7622. Krazy Kat Daddies cancelled so DJ Wayne will be here tonight. $5 cover. All proceeds are going towards to Adam Bills. He’s a life member that recently lost his house in a fire.
Here is a quick little update for the website. It is the agenda for this month’s borough council meeting. AGENDA 02-18-25. Enjoy today’s snow, again………. Cheers.
7 February 2025
Here are some updates for the website. First, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – January 2025 for the website. Next, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 is having a Valentine’s Dance on February 15th starting at 8pm. The dance is open to the public with a $5 cover charge. Finally, I had an interesting post show up on my Facebook page this past week. It’s from the Ligonier Echo on January 23rd, 2020, and it discusses Mayor Norman Kells acquiring the Former E.U.B. church to use as a community center, an investigation by New Florence Police Chief Orrie Hurt concerning a fight and vandalism after a LVHS and Portage football game (who remembers the police car with the big bubblegum style light on the roof), and then there’s some other interesting tidbits concerning the school district. It’s a trip back memory lane. Here is the article. 50 Years Ago Article – Ligonier Echo – Senior Center Creation 23Jan2020 Be safe everyone with the upcoming snow and ice. Thanks.
31 January 2025
Here are quite a few updates to the website. First, here are three documents from the borough council. They are the MNUTES 12-17-2024, the MNUTES 12-23-2024, and the New Florence Borough Website Update 1 January 2025. The website update document shows a snapshot of usage of the borough’s website on 1 January 2025. Next, the New Florence/St. Clair Sanitary Authority published a notice in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat of their 2025 meeting schedule. Those meetings have been added to the Calendar. After that the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department put out an updated flyer for their next sub sale and rippie party being held on February 1st. Then the New Florence Senior Center announced they are having a basket party on March 10th. The next notice is from the Laurel Valley Little League Baseball organization. They now have open registration for the 2025 season. Finally, the New Florence Community Library has several items for the community. The first thing is the library is hosting a talk by Jami Nanassy on her trip to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on February 4th. Next the library is having their next Literary Escape Book Club on the 11th of February. Lastly, the library would like the community to know they have a variety of tax documents in stock. Please see the flyers below or the Calendar for more information on all these items. Thanks.
20 January 2025
Here is a quick little update for the website. It is the agenda for this month’s borough council meeting. AGENDA 01-21-25. Cheers.
17 January 2025
Here’s some more activities upcoming in the neighborhood. First, the New Florence Community Library is now selling tickets for their basket party on Sunday, February 23rd. Stop by the library and pick some up. Next, the New Florence Community Development organization put out a save-the-date notice of future events they will be hosting. These activities have been added to the Calendar as place holders. More information will be added as it becomes available. Then the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department announced they will be having their next sub sale and rippie party on February 1st. They also have a $500 Sheetz Gift Card fundraiser in their Square Store. Finally, the opening day of trout season and deer hunting season are major informal holidays in the state. The opening day of the trout season is April 4th. Mentored Youth Trout Day is March 29th. You can expect more traffic along area roadways next to the creeks. Please be careful driving in those areas. Please see all the flyers below or the events in the Calendar for more information. Thank you.
11 January 2025
So, the first bunch of updates for the website were all the administrative stuff getting the new year started. Now here’s a bunch of upcoming activities to enjoy. First, the New Florence Community Library has several events going on. The first thing the library is doing is hosting two livestream watch parties on “Take Control of Your Money” on January 23rd with a repeat broadcast on January 25. Learn how to take control of your finances with this free seminar. The library also put out a notice for their annual basket party which will be February 23rd at the Fairfield Fire Hall. Please save the date and consider donating a basket for the party. Next, the New Florence Senior Center announced they are having a musical event, “Oldies But Goodies”, on February 12th at 1 pm. This event is open to the public and should be a lot of fun. After that, the New Florence VFW Post 7622 is having a “Great Chili Cook Off 2025” on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9th. I guess we’ll know after tonight if the Steelers are still in the running for the playoffs. Finally, the New Florence Community Development put out preliminary information for their fall Craft and Vendor Show on Sunday, September 28th. The group has put out a “Calling all Vendors” request for those who might want to register for the show. The group also has monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at the borough building. These meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Please see the flyers below or the events on the calendar for more information. Thanks.
8 January 2025
Here are a bunch of updates for the website. First, Chief Patrick M. Goggin of the St. Clair Township Police Department provided the Police Report – December 2024 for the website. Next, here are the approved minutes for the November borough council meeting. MINUTES 11-19-2024 Also, at the December council meeting the board approved the 2025 budget New Florence Borough 2025 Budget, Finalized 23 December 2024. They also passed Ordinance No. 2 OF 2024, ESTABLISHMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAX EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2025. This ordinance raised the tax rate by half a mil. Also, in December was finalized by obtaining a dedicated email for Right to Know request. Here is the approved document Resolution 3 of 2024, Establishing a Right to Know Policy and Appointing a Right to Know Officer. The borough secretary, Cheryl Priest, was registered with the state as the Agency Open Records Officer. PA Agency Open Records Officer (AORO) Registration – Cheryl Priest Next, it’s starting to snow regularly. The New Florence Volunteer Fire Department would like the community’s help in keeping the fire hydrants clear during the snowfalls. It makes everyone safer in the area. Finally, President Joe Biden declared of January 9th as a National Day of Mourning for late President Jimmy Carter. This means closures for some financial institutions and government offices to include the USPS. Carter, the 39th president, died December 29th at age 100. All the various documents above have been posted to the appropriate tables and pages. Please see the items below for more information. Thanks all.
