After careful planning and consideration, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has approved the Borough’s permit to establish a School Safety Zone in the 300 Block of Chestnut Street.  This school Zone affects the area of the 300 Block of Chestnut Street where Saint Mary’s Elementary School is located.

The school zone modifies the normal, residential speed limit from 25MPH to 15MPH from 7:30AM – 8:30AM and 2:00PM – 3:00PM, Mon-Fri. 

Please be mindful of other laws that are designed to protect students:  The passing of School Busses with flashing red lights and stop signs is prohibited, even when traveling in the opposite direction of the School Bus.  Pedestrian crosswalks are enforced at all hours of the day.  Motorists are reminded that they are required to yield the right-of-way (come to a complete stop and wait) to any pedestrian in any crosswalk.

Our patrol officers will be increasing patrols in the 300 Block of Chestnut Street during the hours where the safety zone is in affect, and will be enforcing the 15MPH speed limit.