In This Issue of BeaverLife
5 One-Hour Projects That Can Improve the Way Your Home Looks
If your home seems to lack somewhat in the looks department, you may not need to come up with thousands for a renovation project. Instead, you might be able to pull off a new look for your home with no more than a few simple one-hour projects. Redo the caulking all...
Beaver Area Heritage Foundation Harry S. Phillips Restoration and Beautification Award
The Beaver Area Heritage Foundation recognizes the importance of preserving the history of the Beaver Area. The Foundation has established the Harry S. Phillips Restoration and Beautification Award. This award has been presented for many years to individual in the...
Beaver’s First Baseball Team
Fewer things evoke a stronger sense of nostalgia among Americans than our national past time—baseball. Baseball transcends generations as the young and young-at-heart both love to play and spectate the sport. Spring Training has begun for Major League Baseball, so it...
Do-It-Yourself or Leave It to a Pro?
After spending the better half of a weekend binge watching your favorite home renovation show, the urge strikes to make some upgrades to your own home. From replacing worn-out kitchen cabinets to installing a trendy chandelier, the experts on television make all home...
Yard Waste Permit Application
Beaver Borough Residents: Save a trip to the Beaver Borough Offices! Send in your 2019 Yard Waste Permit Application along with payment of $27.00—we will mail the permit to you. Mail to Beaver Borough, 469 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Applications are available...
Around Town
Beaver’s 104-Year-Old Tradition (And Counting!)
“A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” For an organization to see its 10th, 20th, or even 50th birthday is a testament to the dedication of its members and the honor of its cause....
A Chronology of Beaver’s Historic District
Written by Bob Rice, HARB Chairperson 1994–1995 Beaver Council and Beaver Area Heritage Foundation coordinated the efforts of consultant Davis Associates to create an inventory of buildings meeting the US Dept of Interior National Historic District qualifying...
Beaver Area Heritage Foundation Harry S. Phillips Restoration and Beautification Award
The Beaver Area Heritage Foundation recognizes the importance of preserving the history of the Beaver Area. The Foundation has established the Harry S. Phillips Restoration and Beautification Award. This award has been presented for many years to individual in the...
Aaron Burr’s Connection to Beaver
Everyone has heard of the popular Broadway musical Hamilton, and many local residents were fortunate enough to see the touring production when it visited Pittsburgh this past January. Did you know that one of the main characters in the show has a connection to the...
Canoe Trails
The calls of a loon, rivers as clear as glass, the rich smell of cedar trees, the refreshing touch of morning mist, and the wonder of sleeping under the Northern Lights... these are just some of the once-in-a-lifetime experiences participants of the Canoe Trails...
Community Info
A Message from the Fire Chief, 2018 Annual Report
Written by John Grosskopf, Fire Chief, Beaver Volunteer Fire Department It is with great pride and honor that the officers and members of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department present this 2018 annual report. The data contained in this report serves as a testament to...
Challenges of the Volunteer Fire Service
Written by John Grosskopf, Fire Chief, Beaver Volunteer Fire Department According to the National Volunteer Fire Council, since the early 1980’s, the total number of volunteer firefighters in the United States has declined by 12.5percent. During the same period the...
Yard Waste Permit Application
Beaver Borough Residents: Save a trip to the Beaver Borough Offices! Send in your 2019 Yard Waste Permit Application along with payment of $27.00—we will mail the permit to you. Mail to Beaver Borough, 469 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Applications are available...
Rental Registration Policy Began January 2019
REMINDER: On July 10, 2018, Beaver Borough Council approved a Rental Registration and Inspection Program in the Borough effective January 1, 2019. The Rental Registration and Inspection Program applies to all non-owner occupied dwelling units that are rented to...
Property Survey Requirements
Written by Rick Sprecker, Code Enforcement Officer for Beaver Borough Before long it will be spring and many residents will be gearing up for making improvements to their properties. An essential part of building on or improving land in the Borough of Beaver is the...
Beaver History
A Chronology of Beaver’s Historic DistrictFebruary 27, 2019
Beaver Area Heritage Foundation Harry S. Phillips Restoration and Beautification AwardFebruary 27, 2019
Beaver’s First Baseball TeamFebruary 27, 2019
Beaver’s Forgotten RailroadFebruary 27, 2019
Join the Club.February 27, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Growing Herbs Indoors in the Winter TimeNovember 13, 2018
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