• The program recognizes the great sacrifice made by members of the U.S. military and to pay special tribute to active duty members and veterans who currently reside in the Borough or whose family members reside here.
• The Hometown Heroes Banner Program Committee
  • Is open to any active or reserve member of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard currently residing in the Borough and any U.S. military veteran, living or deceased, so long as honorably discharged, who resides in the Borough or has family members living in the Borough.
  • Members are appointed by the Mayor, with preference given to U.S. military veterans.
• Banner Specs
  • All banners are 30” wide by 60” high and are of a  uniform design as designated by the Committee.
  • Printed with a service member’s photo in uniform, name, rank, conflict, years of service and major awards.
    • Such as the Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
• Banner Display Location
  • Along East and West Main Street
  • May be expanded later to Hilltop and Mountain Avenue, at the discretion of the Governing Body.
  • The Committee cannot honor requests to place banners in a specific location.
  • The Borough Department of Public Works is responsible for placing banners on Borough poles.
• Banner Display Days
  • Twice each year for a two-week period over the Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day holidays.
• Cost
  • Each banner is paid for by private donation.
  • Suggested Donation $225.
  • The number of banners produced each year is determined by the Committee.

• Banner Application Process
  • Must be submitted to the Borough Clerk with an 8” x 11” or 5” x 7” photo of the service member in uniform.
  • Must include the member’s DD214.
  • Applications must be submitted no later than April 1 for that year’s program.
  • Initial preference will be given to older living veterans of WWI, WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
  • HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM APPLICATION