I-80 Lehigh Bridge Construction Update
Residents are advised of the following updates regarding the ongoing I-80 Lehigh Bridge construction project:
• The eastbound entrance ramp will remain closed.
• The westbound exit ramp is expected to close around March 20.
• For a period of time, both ramps will be closed simultaneously.
This temporary overlap is necessary to allow crews to complete the final surface topping of the entrance ramp and bridge. Keeping both ramps closed during this phase is the safest and most efficient approach, helping to avoid frequent opening and closing over the next two months. This also reduces confusion for truck drivers and delivery vehicles, which could otherwise lead to traffic congestion and unsafe turnaround attempts within the community.
During the full closure period, construction crews will also be working on the existing bridge to:
• Create the westbound traffic crossover, and
• Build a temporary exit ramp from I-80 into town
These steps are part of the preparation for the next phase of bridge construction.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important infrastructure project continues.
• The eastbound entrance ramp will remain closed.
• The westbound exit ramp is expected to close around March 20.
• For a period of time, both ramps will be closed simultaneously.
This temporary overlap is necessary to allow crews to complete the final surface topping of the entrance ramp and bridge. Keeping both ramps closed during this phase is the safest and most efficient approach, helping to avoid frequent opening and closing over the next two months. This also reduces confusion for truck drivers and delivery vehicles, which could otherwise lead to traffic congestion and unsafe turnaround attempts within the community.
During the full closure period, construction crews will also be working on the existing bridge to:
• Create the westbound traffic crossover, and
• Build a temporary exit ramp from I-80 into town
These steps are part of the preparation for the next phase of bridge construction.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important infrastructure project continues.
EAST SIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
AGENDA REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING, March 5, 2026 Beginning at 6:30 P.M.
LOCATION: White Haven Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa. 18661
LOCATION: White Haven Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa. 18661
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
MINUTES: February 5, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting
TREASURER’S REPORTS: February 2026
BILLS: Payment of bills created in January to be approved at February meeting
VISITORS: David Popiak
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Per Capita Delinquent List
Mobile Homes in Spring Hill Mobile Home Park that are in the “Carbon County Repository.”
Clean and Green Request – James & Linda Ennis
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Street Committee
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Fire Company
Mayor
Planning Commission
Emergency Management Coordinator
Zoning Officer
Sewage Enforcement Officer
Consulting Engineer=s Report
Garbage Fee Collector Report
Aqua America, Inc. Report
Carbon County Tax Collection Committee
Building Committee
Grants Committee
Carbon County Tax Assessment Office
Pa. One Call Reports
Spring Hill Mobile Home Park
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
- Albert Miller Property
- 2023 CDBG Grant for Playground - $84,000.00
- DCNR Grant for Playground - $100,000.00
- 2025 CDBG Grant for Bridge Street
- LSA Grant Application – Community Center
- Route 940
- Hickory Run Truck Plaza
- Community Building
- Interstate Route 80 Bridges Project
- I-80 On and Off Ramps at Rt. 534 and 534 Bridge Replacement
- Zoning Ordinance proposed updates
NEW BUSINESS
AVAILABLE GRANTS
2026 Community Development Block Grant
WEBINARS/SEMINARS
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
ADJOURNMENT
AVAILABLE GRANTS
2026 Community Development Block Grant
WEBINARS/SEMINARS
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE—2026 Meeting Dates
Notice is hereby given that East Side Borough Council will conduct their regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) during the Year 2026. The meeting dates are as follows:
February 5, 2026 August 6, 2026
March 5, 2026 September 3, 2026
April 9, 2026 October 1, 2026
May 7, 2026 November 5, 2026
June 4, 2026 December 3, 2026
July 2, 2026
February 5, 2026 August 6, 2026
March 5, 2026 September 3, 2026
April 9, 2026 October 1, 2026
May 7, 2026 November 5, 2026
June 4, 2026 December 3, 2026
July 2, 2026
All meetings will begin at 6:30 P.M. in the John Murphy Room of the White Haven Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa. 18661
Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary
Proposed Budget, Taxes & Fees
PUBLIC NOTICE
The proposed 2026 Budget for East Side Borough, totaling $569,025.05, has been prepared and is available for inspection in the windows of the Municipal Building, 170 Centre Street, East Side Borough.
Also scheduled for adoption is Resolution 2026-1 which relates to the following taxes and fees for 2026:
Also scheduled for adoption is Resolution 2026-1 which relates to the following taxes and fees for 2026:
- A tax on all property within East Side Borough in the sum of three (3) mills on each dollar of assessed valuation.
- An Earned Income Tax of 1% on salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned during the Year 2026 by residents of East Side Borough and for work done or services performed or rendered in the Borough by non‑residents.
- A Per Capita Tax of $5.00 on each and every resident and inhabitant of East Side Borough.
- A Real Estate Transfer Tax of 1% on the selling price or value to be paid by the transferor on the transfer of real property situated in East Side Borough.
- An Amusement Tax of 5% on admissions to amusements within East Side Borough.
- An Occupational Privilege Tax of $10.00 on individuals for the privilege of engaging in an occupation within the limits of East Side Borough.
- A garbage fee of $260.00 per year, payable in four (4) equal installments of $65.00.
The proposed budget and tax/garbage fee resolution is scheduled for adoption at a public meeting to be held on December 4, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. in the White Haven Public Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa.
Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary
Welcome To East Side Borough
East Side Borough is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, on the east side of the Lehigh River across from White Haven Borough. Encompassing one and a half square miles, East Side Borough has a population of 295, according to the 2020 census.
I-80 Roadwork continues
County: Carbon
Municipality: Kidder Twp.
Road name: Interstate 80 East
Between: Exit 274 (PA 534) and Exit 277 (PA TPK)
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Shoulder restriction.
Always use caution when traveling through work zones.
Start date: 9/16/24
Est completion date: 9/20/24
Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 05:00 PM
Will rain cause delays? Yes
PennDOT/BPC Announce Traffic Switch for I-80 Over Lehigh Bridge Project in Carbon and Luzerne Counties
Motorists are advised the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) announce a temporary traffic pattern change on Interstate 80 in support of the I-80 Lehigh Bridge Project.
The Contractor is utilizing overnight lane restrictions starting September 10, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., with anticipated completion by Friday night, September 13, to set temporary concrete barrier and place temporary line painting on I-80 Eastbound. Motorists are advised to be alert for changing traffic patterns during this time. This temporary traffic shift to the left will be in place through most of 2025 and will facilitate roadway improvements to the new I-80 Eastbound alignment, partial demolition of the existing Eastbound bridge, and construction of the new bridge over the Lehigh River.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Berks, Carbon. Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District5.
Information about infrastructure in District 5, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D5Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
The Contractor is utilizing overnight lane restrictions starting September 10, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., with anticipated completion by Friday night, September 13, to set temporary concrete barrier and place temporary line painting on I-80 Eastbound. Motorists are advised to be alert for changing traffic patterns during this time. This temporary traffic shift to the left will be in place through most of 2025 and will facilitate roadway improvements to the new I-80 Eastbound alignment, partial demolition of the existing Eastbound bridge, and construction of the new bridge over the Lehigh River.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Berks, Carbon. Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District5.
Information about infrastructure in District 5, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D5Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
East Side Summer 2024
Some scenes from East Side this summer
Borough Administration
Elected and appointed officials of the borough
Elected Officials
Mayor-Eric Siglin
Borough Council
President-Elizabeth Berger
Vice-President-Michael Best
John Cepiel
Allan Hollrigl
John Marotta
Sharon Mrozinski
Rudy Schoch
Borough Council
President-Elizabeth Berger
Vice-President-Michael Best
John Cepiel
Allan Hollrigl
John Marotta
Sharon Mrozinski
Rudy Schoch
Appointed Officials
Secretary/Treasurer-Carol Lenahan
Zoning Officer-James O'Connor
Solicitor-James Nanovic
Engineer-Alfred Bensch & Co.-
EMC-Meri Jones, Asst. EMC-Gerald Jones, Jr.
Sewage Enforcement Officer-David Popiak
Street Commissioner-John Cecile
Vacancy Board Chair-
Zoning Officer-James O'Connor
Solicitor-James Nanovic
Engineer-Alfred Bensch & Co.-
EMC-Meri Jones, Asst. EMC-Gerald Jones, Jr.
Sewage Enforcement Officer-David Popiak
Street Commissioner-John Cecile
Vacancy Board Chair-
ON-LOT SEPTIC SYSTEMS
On-lot septic systems must be cleaned out every three years. Proof in the form of a receipt from the septic service must be provided to the borough.
Send Billing Changes to the Borough
Need a change to your bills with Aqua PA or Berkheimer Associates (garbage collection)? All changes must be sent through the East Side Borough office. This includes changes in ownership of the property. Call secretary/treasurer Carol Lenahan at 570-443-7011
Tax Bills
Municipal and county tax bills will be coming out April 1.
Get in Touch!
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