Welcome to Tenley Falls
On behalf of the Borough Council and the dedicated staff of Tenley Falls, welcome to our official municipal website. Whether you are a longtime resident, a prospective homeowner, or a visitor passing through, we hope this site serves as a useful resource for information about our community and the services we provide.
Tenley Falls has been a proud, close-knit community for over 135 years. From our tree-lined residential streets to the shops along Commerce Avenue, this borough reflects the hard work and civic engagement of its residents. We encourage all members of the community to participate in local government and to make their voices heard at our regular Council meetings, held the first and third Tuesday of each month at Borough Hall.
As always, my door is open. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns, or ideas for how we can continue to make Tenley Falls a wonderful place to live.
Warm regards,
Carol Hendricks
Mayor, Borough of Tenley Falls
Community Updates
Elm & Spruce Intersection — Phase II Update
Posted January 27, 2026
Construction on the Phase II traffic calming installation at Elm Street and Spruce Avenue continues on schedule. Motorists should be aware that the southbound lane of Spruce Avenue will be restricted to one lane between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays through approximately March 14. The Borough appreciates your patience during this process. Residents with questions regarding the project may refer to the Ordinance 1053 information page or contact the Borough Office.
Council Meeting Schedule Change
Posted January 14, 2026
Please note that the regular Council meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 3 has been moved to Thursday, February 5 due to a scheduling conflict with the Garrett County Municipal Association winter session. The meeting will still be held at 7:00 PM in the Borough Hall Community Room. All agenda items will carry over. An updated agenda will be posted to this website no later than January 31.
Winter Parking Reminder
Posted December 2, 2025
The Borough's overnight parking ordinance is in effect from December 1 through March 31. Vehicles may not be parked on borough streets between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM during this period to allow for snow removal operations. Vehicles in violation are subject to citation and/or towing at the owner's expense. Overnight parking permits are available for residents without off-street parking. Contact the Borough Office for details.
Boil Water Advisory — Resolved
Posted November 18, 2025
The precautionary boil water advisory issued on November 16 for properties on the 200 and 300 blocks of Hemlock Drive has been lifted. Test results received from the state lab confirm that water quality meets all applicable standards. The Borough apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks affected residents for their cooperation.
Traffic Calming Committee — Meeting #31
Posted November 4, 2025
The Traffic Calming Advisory Committee held its thirty-first meeting on October 29 at Borough Hall. The committee reviewed updated traffic count data from PennDOT and discussed preliminary feedback on the Phase I installation. The committee's next meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 10. Minutes from Meeting #31 will be posted to the Meeting Minutes page once approved. Public attendance is welcome.