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Geography, Topography, and History The Borough of Burlington is located near the center of the County. It is bounded to the north, east, and south by Burlington Township, and by West Burlington Township to the west. Major thoroughfares for vehicular traffic in the borough include: Berwick Street, US Route 6, and Main Street. Sugar Creek serves as the southern border to the Township of Burlington, and Tomjack Creek flows from north to south through the center of the Borough. The Borough of Burlington was formed in 1853. Prior to its current name, the Borough was formerly known as Juddsburg. The Borough is named after Burlington Township. The first settlers to arrive in Burlington came from Chemung, NY. In 1791, the first highway and schoolhouse were built making the borough one of the earliest settled in the County. Local Government and Current Data Currently, there is an elected mayor, five elected councilmen that govern the Borough of Burlington as well as Borough Secretary. The Borough has opted out of organizing a planning commission, comprehensive plan, and zoning ordinances. All subdivisions and land developments in the Borough must meet Bradford County’s Office of Planning and Grants standards. The Borough of Burlington is a quaint countryside village that is located centrally in the County.
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Tax Millage for 2010: 1.750 Villages: None School District: Troy Area School District FEMA Community Panel Number: 420168 0001 B Population Demographics: Total Population....175 Population Density....302.8 Square Miles....0.6 Population under 18....27.4% Population over 65....15.9% High School Graduates....67.5% Higher Education Graduates...5.3% Household Statistics: Housing Units....64 Households....72 Median Housing Values....$48,300 Median Rent....$450 Per Capita Income....$15,951 Median Family Income....$33,700 Population Below Poverty Level....14.8% Emergency Services: Fire Coverage: Troy Fire Department
Ambulance Coverage: Troy Ambulance
Police Protection: Pennsylvania Police Department Public Utilities: Electric Company: Penelec
Gas Company: PPL Gas Utilities
Water Company: N/A
Sewerage Facilities: N/A
Telephone Company: Frontier Communications Contacts: Mayor:
Lawrence Sherman
Councilmen:
Alice Renzo (570) 297-3946
Christopher Weldy (570) 297-2998
Douglas Young (570) 297-4673
John Butts (570) 297-5119
Secretary:
Kay Smith (570) 297-3968
Solicitor:
Harold Caldwell
Office Address:
P.O. Box 73
Burlington, PA 18814 Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the Month
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