Your guide to life in the Borough
New Bethlehem Community Information Guide
Find the people, places and practical information that help you feel at home. Choose a topic below for Borough services, schools, local resources and ways to get involved.
Start here
Borough office
Visit the Borough office
The Jewelry Shop
309 Broad Street, Suite 2
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Mailing address
210 Lafayette Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Secretary Richard “Rich” McGarrity works inside The Jewelry Shop, in shared space with the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce. He serves as Borough Secretary and the Chamber’s Executive Secretary. Please call 814-275-2003 before visiting to confirm availability.
Public safety
In an emergency, call 911
Do not use a website contact form to report an emergency or a situation requiring an immediate response.
Open any section to explore. For time-sensitive services, fees or meeting changes, confirm the latest details with the responsible office before making arrangements.
Visitors — discover the Redbank Valley
Visit New Bethlehem
Set along Redbank Creek in southern Clarion County, New Bethlehem is a welcoming starting point for a day downtown or a visit to the wider valley. Explore our public spaces, connect with community organizations and see what is happening while you are here.
Spend time outside
Start with Gumtown Memorial Park for park information and reservation guidance.
Meet the community
Discover activities through the community calendar, Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce and Redbank Renaissance.
Municipal — everyday services and getting started
Everyday Borough services
Property, permits and public works
Planning a project or looking for help with a Borough service? Contact the Borough office for the correct department, current forms and next steps. Review the online ordinances before relying on an older printed guide.
Trash and seasonal services
Ask the office about current collection arrangements, holiday changes, large items, leaf collection and billing. Check your bill or the latest Borough notice for instructions specific to your property.
New to Pennsylvania?
Use PennDOT’s official guidance for driver’s licenses and photo identification and vehicle title and registration transfers.
Your public library
The Redbank Valley Public Library is at 720 Broad Street. Explore its current hours, events and borrowing, computer and community services.
Telephone — useful local contacts
Useful local contacts
Emergency assistance: 911. The contacts below are for routine questions unless otherwise noted.
- New Bethlehem Borough office
- 814-275-2003 · Borough contact form
- Southern Clarion County Regional Police
- Current police contact information
- Redbank Valley Municipal Authority — water and sewer
- 814-275-2585 · Authority website. For urgent after-hours water or sewer issues, call this number and choose option 9.
- Redbank Valley Public Library
- 814-275-2870 · Library website
- Redbank Valley School District administration
- 814-275-2426 · School district website
Real estate — plan your next move
Plan a property move or project
Considering a home, business location or renovation in New Bethlehem? A little preparation can help you understand how a property fits your plans.
- Ask the Borough office about zoning, permits and the appropriate contacts for your address.
- Review the Code’s official zoning map provisions and relevant requirements in the online municipal Code.
- Ask the Municipal Authority about water and sewer service and review the sanitary sewer certification provisions when preparing for a property transfer.
- Confirm the latest tax and assessment information with the responsible offices before making a purchase decision.
Online information is a starting point; the Borough and relevant service providers can help confirm what applies to a particular property.
Utilities — connect with the right provider
Utility services
Water and sewer
Redbank Valley Municipal Authority
243 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
814-275-2585
Visit the Authority’s payment information page for current payment options. For urgent after-hours water or sewer issues, call and choose option 9.
Other household services
Electric, gas, internet, telephone and television availability can vary by street and property. Confirm service directly with the provider for your exact address. For Borough trash-service questions, contact the office.
School — learning, activities and family information
School and family resources
The Redbank Valley School District is your source for enrollment, school announcements, menus, activities and weather-related changes. Use the district’s current information rather than an older community directory.
School contacts
- Administration: 814-275-2426
- High School: 814-275-2424
- Intermediate School: 814-365-5141
- Primary School: 814-275-2680
Plan ahead
View the revised 2026–27 district calendar (PDF) and the school board’s current meeting information. Check district announcements for changes.
Taxes — find the information for your bill
Tax and billing information
Tax amounts, payment instructions and deadlines depend on the tax and billing authority. Use the information printed on your current notice, and contact the listed collector with questions about balances or payments.
- Borough questions: Ask the Borough office to direct you to the appropriate local contact.
- County and assessment questions: start with the official Clarion County website.
- School district questions: consult the Redbank Valley School District and the contact shown on your school tax bill.
Before submitting a payment, confirm the payee, mailing address and applicable deadline on the current bill. Do not use rates or dates from an archived guide.
Government and voting — make your voice heard
Government and voting
Participate locally
Meet your Borough Council and Mayor, review meeting agendas and contact the office about attending or raising a Borough matter.
Election information
Use Pennsylvania’s official resources to register or update your registration, check upcoming elections and deadlines, and contact your county election office.
Looking for your state representative or senator? Search your address with the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s Find My Legislator tool.
Downloads — practical forms and community archives
Downloads and local archives
Useful starting points
- Welcome letter and contact form — April 2024 (PDF)
- Borough meeting agendas
- Borough solid-waste automatic payment application (PDF)
- Junior Council Person program and application
Confirm current instructions with the Borough before submitting a form. Do not send bank account information through the general website contact form.
Planning and mapping archives
These historical materials provide background and are not a substitute for current zoning, adopted policy or property-specific advice.
- Trail feasibility report — 2011 (PDF)
- New Bethlehem Trail Town report — archive (PDF)
- Borough GIS archive: Map 1 (PDF), Map 2 (PDF) and Map 3 (PDF)