News & Announcements
Upcoming Parking Changes from Nov. 7-10
The Borough of State College Parking Department will be lifting the “No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.” and the one- and two-hour restrictions beginning at noon Friday, November 7. Event rates will be in effect at all meters, lots and garages beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday through 6:00 p.m. Sunday. All restrictions will go back into place at 2:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10. Lawn parking will not be permitted.
Please note that Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Violations will be strictly enforced:
- No Parking on the Sidewalk
- No Parking within an Intersection
- No Parking on a Crosswalk
- No Parking within 20 feet of Crosswalk at an Intersection
- No Parking 30 feet of a Stop Sign
- No Parking over 12 inches from the Curb
- No Parking against Traffic
- No Parking in Front of Driveway
- No Parking Anytime
Cars in violation of any of the above violations will be subject to ticketing and towing. All other non-PA Vehicle Code Violations will be strictly enforced as well. Parking meters on-street and parking lots are enforced from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Please contact the State College Parking Department at (814) 278-4769 with any further questions.
Cut Your Electric Bill and Breathe Easier at Home
The Borough of State College and Citizens' Climate Lobby invite you to From Drafts to Dollars: Your Energy Savings Journey — a free, interactive event focused on practical ways to reduce your electric bill, improve home comfort, and boost indoor air quality.
- Explore the Journey to Home Energy Savings through hands-on engagement tables
- Hear from local expert Harry Crissy (Penn State Extension) during a featured presentation
- Enjoy refreshments and enter a drawing to win a Smart Thermostat
📅 Wednesday, November 12
🕔 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Municipal Building, Council Chambers (3rd Floor)
Registration is required. ➡️ Sign up here.
ABC Vacancies - Apply Today!
Authorities, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs) play a valuable role in making a difference in the State College Community.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
- Community Oversight Board (COB) — (3 openings)
- Historical Architectural Review Commission (HARB) — Must be a PA registered architect
- LGBTQ Advisory Commission — (2 openings: 1 position for the Penn State Commission on LGBTQ Equity Representative and 1 position for any PSU Student undergraduate or graduate who has an interest in advancing/advocating for the LGBTQ+ community)
- Transportation Commission — (1 opening) — Must be a Borough resident
RECRUITING NOW FOR 2026:
- Airport Authority — (1 opening) — Must be a Borough resident
- Planning Commission — (2 openings) — Must be a Borough Resident
- Racial Equity Advisory Commission — (1 opening) — Must be a representative of Hispanic LatinX Community
- Schlow Centre Region Library Board of Trustees — (1 opening) — Must be a Borough resident
- Transportation Commission — (2 additional openings) — Must be a Borough resident
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Oneida Street Between Westerly Parkway and Waupelani Drive
On Wednesday, November 12, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Oneida Street between Westerly Parkway and Waupelani Drive for tree trimming and removal. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-223-3870.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
November 10, 2025
Media Contact:
Kayla Lafferty
klafferty@statecollegepa.us
Joseph Merrill Selected as the Next Chief of Police for the State College Police Department
State College, Pa.-- The Borough of State College has selected Joseph Merrill to be the next Chief of Police for the State College Police Department. The process to select a new chief began in February after the announcement of Chief John Gardner’s retirement at the end of 2025.
“The Borough of State College is looking forward to welcoming Joe Merrill to the State College Police Department,” said Borough Manager Tom Fountaine. “Chief Merrill brings an excellent background and a record of leadership to the State College Police Department. During his career with the Altoona Police Department, he has held various roles, including serving as Interim Altoona City Manager. As a State College native, he also has good knowledge and understanding of the community. I am confident that he will be a strong leader for the State College Police Department.”
Merrill is currently the Chief of Police for the City of Altoona, where he has held this title since March 2021.
“I am extremely grateful to be selected as the next Chief of the State College Police Department,” said Joseph Merrill. “It has been an honor and a privilege to work side by side with the men and women of the Altoona Police Department for the last 20 years. However, I look forward to this next chapter of my career. I am excited for the opportunity to raise my children and serve in the community I still consider home.”
Merrill is set to be sworn in as the State College Police Department’s Chief of Police on January 5, 2026.
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Cut Your Electric Bill and Breathe Easier at Home
The Borough of State College and Citizens' Climate Lobby invite you to From Drafts to Dollars: Your Energy Savings Journey — a free, interactive event focused on practical ways to reduce your electric bill, improve home comfort, and boost indoor air quality.
- Explore the Journey to Home Energy Savings through hands-on engagement tables
- Hear from local expert Harry Crissy (Penn State Extension) during a featured presentation
- Enjoy refreshments and enter a drawing to win a Smart Thermostat
📅 Wednesday, November 12
🕔 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Municipal Building, Council Chambers (3rd Floor)
Registration is required (Walk in registration available). ➡️ Sign up here.
State College Borough Office Closure in Observance of Veterans Day
The State College Municipal Building will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, for Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Join the Discussion: Community Conversations on Incarceration and Reentry in State College
Join the Borough of State College and the Center for Alternatives in Community Justice (CACJ) for the next conversation in the Community Conversations Series. This session explores incarceration and reentry through a local lens, starting with a panel of local experts followed by an interactive Reentry Simulation led by Penn State’s Restorative Justice Initiative.
🗓️ Wednesday, November 19
🕕6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
📍The State Theatre, 130 West College Avenue
Register and submit questions for the panelists >> here
Note: This event will not be livestreamed, but a CNET recording will be available afterward.