Borough Of Denver -

UPDATE: BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED SATURDAY 2/14/26

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Borough experienced a leak on the six (6) inch water main on the 100-block of Fausnacht Drive. The leak impacted a total of 33 residential properties, 27 on Fausnacht Drive and six (6) on Jefferson Avenue. The Borough’s Public Works Department shut the water off in the area and repaired the broken six (6) inch water main. When the repair was finished, the Borough flushed the water system to re-establish the disinfectant residuals. The Borough also will sample the finished water to confirm compliance with all potable water regulations.

Properties impacted by the Boil Water Advisory were issued a notice at their front door. Once the required testing of the water is complete, the Borough will notify the property owners when the Boil Water Advisory will be lifted. If you have any questions, please contact the Denver Borough Municipal Building at 717-336-2831. Thank you!

WATER MAIN BREAK: There is a water main break on the 100 block of Fausnacht Drive in Denver. Residents on this block may experience temporary water service interruptions while repairs are being made.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026: SNOW EMERGENCY STILL IN EFFECT

Snow Emergency Declaration Notice

The Borough of Denver has issued a Snow Emergency Declaration beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026. During the existence of a snow emergency, it shall be unlawful to park a motor vehicle or to allow that vehicle to remain parked on the side of any snow emergency route designated in which parking is prohibited until the snow emergency is removed.

The Snow Emergency Declaration applies to the following streets which are designated as Snow Emergency Routes in the Borough:

Juniper Street from North 5th Street to North 6th Street;
Locust Street from North 6th Street to North 4th Street;
Main Street from Snyder Street to North 8th Street;
Monroe Street from North 3rd Street to Snyder Street;
North 3rd Street from Main Street to the Bridge;
North 5th Street from Locust Street to Juniper Street;
North 6th Street Main Street to the Borough Line;
South 4th Street from Main Street to Lancaster Avenue; and,
Walnut Street from North 3rd Street to North 8th Street.

During the Snow Emergency Declaration, off-street parking is permitted in the Borough’s Main Street Parking Lot (in the spaces not provided for Unruh Insurance); in the Faith United Evangelical Lutheran Parking Lot across Walnut Street from the church and limited to the first two (2) rows of parking rows parallel to Madison Street in the Trinity United Methodist Church Parking Lot.

Once the Snow Emergency is lifted, all vehicles must be removed from the off-street parking lots to permit snow removal. Failure to adhere to this restriction may result in the loss of the use of these facilities for Snow Emergency parking. For additional information on the Snow Emergency Declaration, please visit the Denver Borough website at www.denverboro.net.

The Borough will issue a similar notice informing you of the date and time that the Snow Emergency is lifted. If you have any questions, please contact the Denver Borough Municipal Building at 717-336-2831.

Zoning Hearing Board Opportunity:

Starting on January 1, 2026, the Borough of Denver will have an open seat on the three (3) member Denver Borough Zoning Hearing Board. The Zoning Hearing Board is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on the following issues: appeals from a decision made by the Zoning Officer; challenges to the validity of the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map; and requests for Variances and Special Exceptions.

The Zoning Hearing Board meets, as needed, on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. On average, during the past five (5) years, the Zoning Hearing Board has met three (3) times per year to review zoning ordinance appeals and requests.

If you are interested in being considered to be appointed to fill this vacant term on the Zoning Hearing Board, please submit a letter of interest along with a summary of your qualifications to Michael Hession, Borough Manager/Secretary, at 501 Main Street, Denver, PA 17517 or at MHession@denverboro.net.

The Denver community is invited to begin the holiday season and the Borough’s 125th Anniversary as the Borough of Denver sponsors the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 7, 2025, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building with the official lighting of the tree at 5:00 p.m.

The 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony will have something for everyone including hot dogs, empanadas, pretzels, oranges, Holiday Treat Bags, crafts, story time in front of the tree, and of course, Santa Claus! Don't forget your non-perishable food item for Peter's Porch Food Bank!